Construction Project Manager

First Watch Restaurants, Inc.•Bradenton, FL

About The Position

As a member of the Construction Team this individual will primarily be responsible for estimating and managing new restaurant openings (NRO’s) and Renovation Projects. This includes tracking and ordering from all owner vendors as well as hiring and supporting a network of general contractors to ensure timelines and budgets are met.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management, Architecture or Engineering, preferred
5-10 years’ experience in the restaurant & retail industry working on commercial construction projects
Experience managing subcontractors or a subcontractor-based business preferred
Strong working knowledge of regulations and permits required
Track record of successful project completions and high customer satisfaction
Ability to travel up to 70% of the time to visit job sites and commute to the corporate office in Bradenton, Florida when not traveling

Responsibilities

Assists with due diligence, estimates and contract negotiations.
Participates in development and reconciliation of capital estimates
Protects brand standards and quality control over new development projects
Ensures construction administration process is developed and executed.
Manages project expenditures and job cost accounting processes including accuracy, documentation, approvals, payment reporting, and tracking
Ensures compliance with company, industry, trade, and jurisdictional safety standards, practices, codes
Obtains bids from vendors and subcontractors, identify qualified subcontractors, and negotiate pricing
Responsible for the development of the project schedule and schedule updates
Performs project close out including final paperwork, job walk through and any other follow up items with restaurant operations teams
Ensures inspections and permits are approved and closed out prior to restaurant turn over dates