Project Design Manager

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Job Description Summary

Job Description

Responsibilities:

Provide support to new construction reinvestments rollouts and the day-to-day needs of our business

Develop and maintain design strategies solutions and standards for assigned categories to support clients ongoing innovation of our restaurant designs while ensuring value product availability and quality.

Provide a deep understanding of the total cost of ownership of building materials/assets and will maintain awareness of internal customer needs and supplier capabilities

Serve as a liaison to regional design teams and stakeholders to drive alignment clarity support and learning.

Develop effective relationships with key internal customers to both identify their needs and increase their understanding of existing standards and solutions.

Consult on the creation of new documentation and review drawing updates to approve final release.

Assist cross-functional teams through the innovation process including identifying clear requirements imagining new solutions prototyping supplier selection and launch.

Understand industry best practices and respond to changes in the internal and external business environment to secure the best solution from the supply base

Apply knowledge of contractual terms and conditions to ensure appropriate risk mitigation is addressed in master contracts

Document project terms and communicates requirements to cross functional teams and supply partners

Forecast building construction material requirements to the supplier base

Provide feedback on supplier performance

Track and report program improvements and financial benefits

Travel as required to build relationships and be connected to the work

Provide clear direction leadership and support to a team of design professionals

Ability to plan and meet deadlines independently for multiple projects simultaneously

Requirements:

Bachelors Degree in Architecture/ Engineering/Interior Design and/or Construction Management.

8 years experience in design construction and project management in the restaurant industry

Strong knowledge of civil and site design construction principles and understanding of generally applicable laws and regulations with respect to restaurants and public use buildings

Strong presentation and organizational skills

Multi-discipline design team management experience

Reasonable computer application skills in AutoCAD Revit Office Outlook etc.

Exceptional written and verbal communication skills and ability to convey design concepts and goals

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