Senior Project Manager - Development

The Senior Project Manager (SPM) will lead and manage multiple complex construction projects from conception through completion, ensuring they are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget. The SPM will collaborate closely with architects, engineers, contractors, and various stakeholders to define project objectives, manage resources, and mitigate risks. This role requires a strategic thinker with strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills to drive projects to successful outcomes in a dynamic and fast-paced construction environment.

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES

Enable our Purpose to create lifelong memories by igniting the senses with unrivaled food and experiences:

Family: Work together to make everyone feel at home, and we step up when someone needs help

• Managing all external A/E teams for construction document preparation and submittal deadlines

• Coordination with Real Estate Team for ordering of preliminary test fits and site investigation reports

• Coordinating with internal teams as required for project development.

Greatness: We're obsessed with being the best and work hard to continuously improve. Our greatness is rooted in Quality, Service, Attitude and Cleanliness

• Management of development projects from site inception to start of construction

• Coordination of due diligence items once approved by Real Estate Manager(s) and coordination of contracts / deliverables with Legal and third party consultants

• Creating projects and inputting data into Procore and Smartsheet on a weekly basis

Energy: We move with urgency and passion, while maintaining attention to detail

• Review of project invoices and coordinates with Construction Project Coordinator for project financials as needed

• Technical review of all preliminary test fits, site investigation reports, site plans, construction documents, RFI's, Submittals, etc for all development projects

• Filing all project documents electronically as they are received

Fun: We entertain our guests, we connect authentically, and we make each other smile

• Participates in weekly development meetings and assists the development team as needed with other miscellaneous tasks

• Review of project invoices and coordinates with Construction Project Coordinator for project financials as needed

ORGANIZATION RELATIONSHIPS

This position reports to the Director of Construction and works closely with other departments involved in the Development process including real estate, legal, property management, facility services, New Restaurant Openings (NRO), and Operations.

QUALIFICATIONS

Educational Level/Certifications

• Bachelor's degree in construction management, finance, engineering, business, or similar field experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Work Experience, Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• 2-4 years' experience in construction administration, engineering and architecture

• Familiarity with ProCore, Smartsheet and Excell or demonstrated ability to learn new software tools

• High level understanding of construction financial processes

• High level knowledge of construction terminology, materials, blueprints, and techniques

• High functioning with Microsoft Office tools including Outlook, Excel, and Word

• Can communicate clearly in verbal and written format

• Organizational and prioritizing skills

• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills

• Ability to adapt to a fast-paced environment

• Self-starter that can hold self and others accountable in a remote environment

• Multi-unit experience (e.g. retail, hospitality, restaurant) is preferred

• National Program Roll Out experience preferred

Travel Requirement

• Occasional travel will be required in order to maintain familiarity with our construction portfolio and for professional development. This is not anticipated to exceed 15%
• Quarterly Travel to corporate office in Chicago, Illinois for team coordination and activities

Disclaimers

DISCLAIMER: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by incumbents assigned to this job. This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all the responsibilities, duties and skills required. The incumbent may be expected to perform other duties as assigned. This job may be reviewed as duties and responsibilities change with business necessity.