Manage multiple remodel construction projects of existing franchisee or corporate-owned assets across multiple brands. Projects will be managed with a mix of program management and forecasting, as well as direct hands-on management of various associated vendors, such as architects, engineers, and contractors. Project management may include cross-functional interaction with key Inspire stakeholders, such as design, procurement, operations, real estate, legal and other departments, or teams.

Responsibilities

• Manage all project schedules by tracking remodel work based on defined critical path project timelines

• Provides timely and accurate updates through entering date and schedule information within Inspire Brand’s tracking system, resulting in credible and reliable forecasting while meeting or exceeding budget goals

• Design drawing review for quality control and adherence to the Brand-specific design and construction standards

• Proactive in identifying and communicating potential issues and concerns

• Facilitate interactions with Support Service partners in activating/facilitating approvals for preliminary site layouts (PSL), preliminary kitchen layouts (PKL) and millwork/equipment bids on projects as the Brand process demands

• Lead on managing project level construction meetings to calibrate or kick off projects with the project team

• Completes all post-opening construction validation and conformance to standards process pieces to bring projects to contractual closure

• Site travel for strategic projects and meetings with potential for overnights as necessary

Education and Experience Qualifications

• Associate or Bachelors degree in Construction Management or related field

• 5-10 years’ experience in general construction (non-residential) and construction project management. Restaurant or Retail experience preferred

Required Knowledge, Skills or Abilities

• Experienced in project management (construction)

• Detailed knowledge of supporting technology: budgeting, estimating, scheduling

• Strong relationship and influencing skills

• Proficient in Excel

• Working knowledge of building codes, ADA, federal and state requirements

• Ability to navigate / work with regulatory agencies

• Strong organizational skills

• Persistent, detailed and able to report clearly and accurately

• Ability to manage multiple projects

• Demonstrated management and leadership skills

• Ability to develop and maintain relationships with vendors and suppliers

• Ability to determine the key steps in a complex process to advance projects

Travel Required

• Strategic travel to different sites or meetings is to be expected

Inspire Brands is a multi-brand restaurant company whose portfolio includes nearly 32,000 Arby’s, Baskin-Robbins, Buffalo Wild Wings, Dunkin’, Jimmy John’s and SONIC Drive-In restaurants worldwide.

We’re made up of some of the world’s most iconic restaurant brands, but we’re much more than just a restaurant company. We’re a team of hundreds of thousands who individually and collectively are changing the way people eat, drink and gather around the table. We know that food is much more than a staple—it’s an experience. At Inspire, that’s our purpose: to ignite and nourish flavorful experiences.