Area Construction Manager - Mountain West and Great Plains U.S

McDonald's Corporation•Chicago, IL

About The Position

McDonald’s is proud to be one of the most recognized brands in the world, with restaurants in over 100 countries that serve 70 million customers daily. We continue to operate from a position of strength. Our updated growth strategy is focused on staying ahead of what our customers want and realizing further growth potential. Our relentless ambition is why McDonald’s remains one of the world’s leading corporations after almost 70 years. Joining McDonald's means thinking big and preparing for a career that can have influence around the world. At McDonald’s, we see every day as a chance to create positive impact. We lead through our values centered on inclusivity, service, integrity, community and family. From support of Ronald McDonald House Charities to our Youth Opportunity project and sustainability initiatives, our values keep us dedicated to using our scale for good: good for our customers, people, industry and planet. We also offer a broad range of outstanding benefits including a sabbatical program, tuition assistance and flexible work arrangements.

Requirements

Construction management experience
Bachelor's Degree – (Architecture, Engineering, Business, Management Preferred)
Ability to work in a fast paced environment

Responsibilities

Market Planning
Partners with the Area Real Estate Manager in gathering and analyzing information on the potential of the market and each restaurant in assigned geographical area
Provides input in the creation of the vision plan for the existing restaurant portfolio throughout the Field Development Team territory.
Assists the Area Real Estate Manager in ensuring that portfolio databases are accurate and current.
Maximizes Existing Assets
Applies established development standards to optimize the sales performance of existing restaurants
Proactively finds opportunities for potential improvements in physical plant and infrastructure
Supports the Real Estate Portfolio Manager in ensuring resolution of property issues
Ensures resolution of physical plant and infrastructure issues
Reinvestment
Provides construction and design recommendations for specific elements of reinvestment plans
Reinforces and supports the reinvestment standards to Owner Operators and Operations throughout the reinvestment process
Coordinates with Owner Operators and Operations to determine project scope and timing
Coordinates and manages entire construction process
Site Development
Partners with Real Estate COE & Field Development Team to prioritize development opportunities and ensure best use of capital (e.g., timing, funding and returns) throughout the Field Office.
Creates, manages, and executes the development plan to meet portfolio returns and goals of the Field Development Team.
Ensures quality control standards for construction (e.g., cost, timing, site building design layout, specifications)
Works with US Restaurant Design to ensure consistency and apply development standards to optimize the site development processes (e.g., site layout, zoning, signage, building capacity)
Monitors and controls the construction process by coordinating the efforts of others (e.g., contractors, attorneys, consultants, government agencies).
Negotiates terms and conditions of construction agreements (e.g., price, timing).
Assembles and presents construction contracts packages to management for approval.
Works with Real Estate COE, Field Development Team, Field Office and outsourced service providers to secure all required entitlements and approvals.
Ensures projects are closed out appropriately (e.g., punch-list, contractor documentation, collection of Owner Operator extras, collection of third part receivables, invoicing, and adherence to construction-related accounting principles).
Ensures appropriate construction files are maintained for all projects.
Relationships/Consulting
Communicates and implements corporate policies and procedures.
Fosters the Team approach to Development throughout the Field Office.
Develops and utilizes a network of contractors and other outside consultants.
Provides effective consulting and maintains effective working relationships with Field Office, Group & USRD leadership, Owner Operators, other McDonald departments, alliance partners and outside organizations
Provides Field Office operations staff input into Owner Operator's Business Reviews (e.g., physical plant characteristics, reinvestment scope and timing recommendations)