Design Project Manager

Fox Restaurant Concepts•Phoenix, AZ

18d•Onsite

About The Position

Fox Restaurant Concepts is seeking a creative thought leader with a point of view on high-end design to direct restaurant design projects from ideation through completion. The role is responsible for all phases of restaurant development, including conceptual exploration, project direction, schedules, budgets, programming, schematic design, construction documentation, and construction administration. The position is based on-site at the company’s Phoenix, Arizona office and requires the ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment with a strong work ethic and positive attitude. The Design Project Manager serves as a cross-functional contact for restaurant design and architecture standards, develops project strategies and objectives, coordinates with outside consultants and construction teams, and manages design, permitting, and construction administration activities. The role also maintains design standards, processes, and best practices. Fox Restaurant Concepts is a hospitality group founded by Sam Fox. The company has 13 concepts and 100 locations across the United States, with brands including Culinary Dropout, The Henry, and Blanco Cocina + Cantina. The company describes its team as a community of creative thinkers focused on hospitality, food, design, and serving its people and guests.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Interior Design or Architecture.
At least 5 years of design experience in a luxury hospitality, restaurant, or hotel environment.
Experience with all project phases, including schedules, budgets, programming, schematic design, construction documentation, and construction administration.
Strong understanding of AutoCAD, SketchUp, Photoshop, InDesign, and Enscape.
Knowledge of project management software.
Knowledge of general restaurant-related equipment and standard practices.
Strong understanding of industry-standard building codes, including ADAAG, IBC, and NFPA.
Skill in developing and maintaining specifications.
Working knowledge of lighting.
Working knowledge of drapery.
Proof of eligibility to work in the United States.

Nice To Haves

NCIDQ accreditation.
LEED accreditation.
Knowledge of sustainable building practices.

Responsibilities

Serve as a cross-functional point of contact for restaurant design and architecture standards and facilitate design communication and controls.
Contribute to design project and program strategies and target objectives based on project goals and requirements.
Conduct initial test fits and space plans using AutoCAD.
Create design presentations using SketchUp, Photoshop, InDesign, and Enscape.
Coordinate with outside architecture and design consultants to communicate design intent.
Create and manage design schedules in MS Project.
Create complete interior construction documents, including millwork details.
Coordinate interior and exterior signage.
Manage permit submittals and the approval process.
Specify furniture, fixtures, and equipment (FFE) items and coordinate outside designer specifications.
Review design materials and FFE for budget and lead time.
Review consultant drawings for correctness and compliance with Fox Restaurant Concepts standards and preferences.
Coordinate with construction teams to prevent overlap between general contractor-provided and owner-provided items.
Build and maintain design consultant budgets.
Provide design construction administration, including reviewing and managing responses to RFIs, submittals, and shop drawings.
Conduct site visits to attend installations and construction progress meetings.
Maintain and periodically review design standards, guidelines, and procedures, and recommend changes.
Review processes and best practices and recommend enhancements and improvements.