Facilities & Special Project Assistant

Taco Bell (Southern Multifoods, Inc.)•Jacksonville, TX

10d

About The Position

The Facilities and Special Project Assistant supports the Director of Facilities and Construction with coordinating the construction and opening of new stores. The role includes soliciting, reviewing, and recommending bids from general and independent contractors; obtaining permits; completing due diligence involving zoning, permitting, utilities, incentives, and equipment orders; and overseeing civil engineers and architects to help ensure projects are completed on time. The assistant also leads special projects such as pole-sign replacements, plumbing work, concrete repairs, interior and exterior construction, and major HVAC repairs. The position researches and implements preventative maintenance schedules and develops ways to reduce maintenance and utility costs. It maintains warranty tracking for special construction projects, develops and implements utility cost-saving ideas, and trains store locations on those practices. The role makes decisions about equipment purchases, utility connections, contractors, vendors, and cost-effective approaches to equipment longevity.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Three to five years of related construction experience.
Proficiency with word-processing and spreadsheet software.
Good coaching, negotiation, interpersonal, organizational, and analytical skills.
Ability to carry out duties and assignments independently.
Ability to interpret and respond to legal documents regarding construction and maintenance bids and specifications.

Nice To Haves

College education preferred.

Responsibilities

Coordinate construction activities and timely openings for new stores.
Solicit, review, and recommend bids from general and independent contractors.
Obtain required permits and conduct due diligence related to zoning, permitting, utilities, incentives, and equipment orders.
Oversee civil engineers and architects to support timely project completion.
Confirm that utilities are located at the property line and that zoning permits the intended use, including drive-through access where needed.
Engage surveyors and geotechnical companies for projects.
Coordinate equipment purchases and ensure cost-efficient, timely delivery and installation.
Assist in developing, organizing, and executing new-store opening plans.
Lead special construction projects from inception through completion, including sign, plumbing, concrete, building, and HVAC projects.
Maintain a warranty tracking system and ensure covered repairs are properly filed and paid.
Develop and implement utility cost-saving ideas and train store locations on them.
Research and implement preventative maintenance schedules and identify ways to reduce maintenance costs and utility usage.
Keep current on municipal ordinance and code changes.
Interpret and respond to legal documents regarding construction and maintenance bids and specifications.
Assure quality while maximizing cost efficiency.