Area Construction Manager

As a member of the US Restaurant Development specifically assigned to a Field Development Team the Area Construction Manager supervises construction issues for an assigned geography including new restaurant development rebuilding remodeling and site maintenance. Accountabilities include preparing site checks cost estimates and site construction plan preparation obtaining and evaluating contractors cost proposals and representing the Company at public hearings. Manages new and remodel stores by providing overall project oversight in all phases of project development. This includes architecture and engineering coordination and administrative tasks required for the complete development of assigned company restaurants in compliance with company policies.

Responsible for all aspects of construction projects from beginning plans to final completion. Ensures each project meets specifications including schedules budgets and contractual commitments. Interacts with planning commissions governing bodies and utility providers. Manages and coordinates subcontractors in medium to large residential/commercial construction projects. Responsible for material management and delivery scheduling tasks. Coordinates costing estimation contract negotiation and remodeling activities. Leads a team of direct external reports. Partners with Area Real Estate Manager to negotiate review and approve any landlord or sellers work. 

Preforms program management duties for system initiatives including tracking supervision contractor oversight sub contactor oversight and supplier oversight.  Collaborates with Owner Operators on all aspects of these efforts.

Principal Accountabilities

In addition to following McDonalds policies and procedures principal accountabilities include but are not limited to:

Market Planning

• Partners with the Area Real Estate Manager in gathering and analyzing information on the potential of the market and each restaurant in assigned geographical area
• Provides input in the creation of the vision plan for the existing restaurant portfolio throughout the Field Development Team territory.
• Partners with the Area Real Estate Manager to utilize US Restaurant Development tools to strategically focus and prioritize actions to maximize market potential
• Assists the Area Real Estate Manager in ensuring that portfolio databases are accurate and current.

Maximizes Existing Assets

• Utilizes established development standards to optimize the sales performance of existing restaurants (e.g. visibility access presence branding drivethru landscaping signage)
• Proactively identifies opportunities for potential improvements in physical plant and infrastructure (e.g. HVAC lighting signage utilities)
• Supports the Real Estate Portfolio Manager in ensuring resolution of property issues (e.g. common area maintenance disputes tax appeals condemnations excess property easements)
• Ensures resolution of physical plant and infrastructure issues.

Reinvestment

• Provides construction and design recommendations for specific elements of reinvestment plans (e.g. dining room renovation exterior enhancements drivethru enhancement capacities branding)
• Reinforces and supports the reinvestment standards to Owner Operators and Operations throughout the reinvestment process.
• Coordinates with Owner Operators and Operations to determine project scope and timing.
• Coordinates and manages entire construction process (plans bids permits construction and project closeout).

Site Development

• Partners with Real Estate COE & Field Development Team to prioritize development opportunities and ensure best use of capital (e.g. timing funding and returns) throughout the Field Office.
• Creates manages and executes the development plan to meet portfolio returns and goals of the Field Development Team.
• Ensures quality control standards for construction (e.g. cost timing site building design layout specifications)
• Works with US Restaurant Design to ensure consistency and apply development standards to optimize the site development processes (e.g. site layout zoning signage building capacity)
• Monitors and controls the construction process by coordinating the efforts of others (e.g. contractors attorneys consultants government agencies).
• Negotiates terms and conditions of construction agreements (e.g. price timing).
• Assembles and presents construction contracts packages to management for approval.
• Works with Real Estate COE Field Development Team Field Office and outsourced service providers to secure all required entitlements and approvals.
• Ensures projects are closed out appropriately (e.g. punchlist contractor documentation collection of Owner Operator extras collection of third part receivables invoicing and adherence to constructionrelated accounting principles).
• Ensures appropriate construction files are maintained for all projects.

Relationships/Consulting

• Communicates and implements corporate policies and procedures.
• Fosters the Team approach to Development throughout the Field Office.
• Develops and utilizes a network of contractors and other outside consultants.
• Provides effective consulting and maintains effective working relationships with Field Office Group & USRD leadership Owner Operators other McDonald departments alliance partners and outside organizations
• Provides Field Office operations staff input into Owner Operators Business Reviews (e.g. physical plant characteristics reinvestment scope and timing recommendations)

Benefits eligible: Yes
Bonus eligible: Yes
The expected salary range for this role is $98140 $125130 per year   
The above represents the expected salary range for this job requisition. Ultimately in determining your pay we may also consider your experience and other jobrelated factors.

Qualifications :

• Construction management experience 
• Bachelors Degree
• Ability to work in a fastpaced environment 

Additional Information :

Benefits eligible: This position offers health and welfare benefits a 401(k) plan adoption assistance program educational assistance program flexible ways of working and time off policies (including sick leave parental leave and vacation/PTO). Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on job classification and length of employment. 

Bonus eligible: This position is eligible for a bonus calculated based on individual and company performance.

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