Description:Lead the asset management program for KFC equity restaurants in a defined territory. Serves as the liaison between Operations, primarily related to facility issues for building/equipment/property care. Provides proactive management and issue resolution for all facilities related functions. Acts as liaison between Store Operations and Property – Design, Development & Construction team through proactive involvement with acquisitions and remodels and new store openings or store closings.
•Builds and maintains a collaborative relationship with store operations in assigned Region including Region
support partners, Area partners, and Restaurant store team. Serves as single point of contact for Restaurant
operations pertaining to store care management of all company owned/leased facilities (including, but not
limited to stores, vacant buildings, and idle properties)
•Responsible for mentoring, education, communication and collaborating with Operations and Finance regarding
all corporate facility and maintenance services. Responsible for development and implementation of plans
regarding: Statement of Work, service frequency, program expectations, vendor information, and escalation
processes.
•Accountable for monitoring and overseeing, out-sourced service providers, as well as any vendors providing
services to the program.
•Identifies opportunities for improving maintenance practices and procedures for managing assets and future
assets.
•Prepares financial, operation, maintenance and other technical reports utilizing computerized inventory and
asset registry in conjunction with asset managers to include calculations of net present value and life cycle cost.
•Owns all asset management responsibilities. Collaborates with the Portfolio manager for projects involving
landlords, municipalities, excess property, etc. Responsible for providing information, including but not limited to
new store information, Landlord vs Company responsibilities, warranty information, asset tracking, and
emergency priority lists
•Performs regular site visits and audits. Responsible for maintaining the highest level of interior and exterior asset
management standards. Supports project managers during new construction.
•Ensures the equity restaurant expenditures, including capital, select expenses, and insurance reimbursements
meets or exceeds expectations.
•Develops contractor and vendor relationships for corrective and planned capital projects to maintain a cost
competitive environment while adhering to service level expectations.
•Supports business continuity by proactively planning for and responding to catastrophic events (e.g. hurricanes,
floods, ice storms, tornados, snow storms, earthquakes, etc.) utilizing corporate procedures. Responsible for
responding to localized emergencies (e.g. fire, break ins, car vs building etc.) by taking on appropriate partners,
updating stakeholders, and insuring a safe and secure environment for all team members and customers.
•Collaborate with the Facility Analyst on sourcing, bidding, and evaluation of performance on all 3rd party vendors
maintaining a consistent inventory of approved vendors.
•Execute special project initiatives as identified by company Leadership Team.
Requirements:•Education/Certifications – Bachelor’s Degree in related field preferred or technical certifications in project management, mechanical, plumbing and electric (MEP).
•Experience
•2+ years of restaurant, retail or institutional facilities and/or asset management.
•2+ years of project management experience.
•Working knowledge of building construction components with emphasis on mechanical, electrical and
plumbing (MEP).
•Strong interpersonal and strategic planning skills
•Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to build relationships across all levels of the
organization.
•Strong negotiation skills.
•Excellent time management skills and ability to multi-task and prioritize numerous assignments of varying
complexity
•Basic understanding and reporting of financial reports, P&L and budgeting.
•Ability to read blue prints and/or construction drawings
•Computer skills: Intermediate skills in: Smart sheets, Excel, Power BI (a plus)
•Ability to forecast, troubleshoot and provide solutions with a sense of urgency.
•Ability to travel up to 50%.
•Role based in Orlando, FL
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