Description:

The Facilities Manager will oversee and manage new build out, remodel, repair and maintenance projects. Accountabilities include planning, bid solicitation and review, budget management, vendor oversight, execution within timelines and adherence to brand and quality standards Responsibilities and essential job functions include but are not limited to: • Manage and support build out of new and remodel of existing stores as project manager with oversight across all phases of project development and execution. • Acts as primary contact for all facility repair and maintenance issues in the restaurants. • Key stakeholder in architectural and interior design, supporting development of company standard to optimize restaurant operational excellence and guest experience. • Develops and maintains standardized systems and controls for work authorization, purchase and work order processes that company and third party vendors adhere to. • Develops, maintains, and supports construction project management scheduling, meeting or exceeding targeted timelines • Maintains budget for capital expenditures, consistently delivering results on or under budget. • Directs the bidding process, negotiating terms and navigating to select the best vendor to provide service to the Company. • Maintains relationship with key vendors who can be counted on to provide reliable service and who adhere to company systems and meet all contract obligations. • Active engagement with all major projects with hands on / on site review to ensure all contractual obligations are begin met. • Owner provided items (carpet, furniture, cabinets and lighting) are delivered on time and to specification. • Accurate, detailed punch list is provided to the department head and contractors in a timely manner. • Proactively seeks out issues and engages to identify and deliver solutions to issues which arise during construction. • Maintains appropriate construction records and files (capital expenditures log) according to standard department practices, laws and regulations for each location. • Defined assets and their warranties are researched, reviewed with recommendations communicated to the company. • Each location is visited annually to perform a facilities audit from which a complete and detailed list of repairs and upgrades needed can be developed and maintained. • Coordinate on-going maintenance contracts with vendors for HVAC, plumbing, refrigeration, hood cleaning, etc.

Requirements:

• A Bachelor’s and /or equivalent experience in construction management or related field. • 5-7 years of facilities management experience, purchasing, etc. • Experience managing a portfolio of projects totaling $5 million or more. • Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail. • Ability to prioritize, time manage and multi-task with limited supervision and time pressure. • Strong understanding of various Federal, State and County codes and regulations involving construction, installation, fire, safety and sanitation. • Competent vendor management that includes negotiation of contracts, agreements and guarantees. • Capacity for priority setting to support decision making on repairs & maintenance. • Sufficiently physically fit for medium to heavy lifting in support of restaurant opening work. • Insight and experience with troubleshooting in order to anticipate and proactively resolve issues. • Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals. • Analytically adept – can illustrate application of formulas and analysis to assess work, impact of investments and/or build a business case to support proposals. • Excellent written and verbal communication skills. • Dependability, flexibility and professional demeanor. • Regular and predictable attendance. • Proficient computer skills, including basic MS Office skills: Word, Excel, Outlook and tools of the trade including project management and architectural rendering software.

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