Regional Construction Director

Five Guys•Missoula, MT

11d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Regional Construction Director is responsible for the oversight and has authority over the direction of all Five Guys construction projects within an assigned territory. These responsibilities are inclusive of all Five Guys locations, including Corporate (FGO) stores and Franchise locations. The Regional Construction Director implements and enforces Five Guys specifications and brand standards for all building projects to guarantee brand consistency throughout the company. These individuals are a critical component of the communication and collaboration with the Director – Design on all construction documents and overseeing the schedule of each construction project from REC approval through turnover to client.

Requirements

4 year college Degree preferred in Construction Management, or other related fields
5-7 years experience in commercial construction management
Excellent verbal and written skills are necessary.
The successful candidate/employee will be required to use written, verbal and group communication skills.
The ability to read, write and comprehend complex instructions and correspondences is necessary.
It also requires the ability to read, analyze, create and interpret general business memos and documents.
This position requires good business math skills.
The position requires pragmatic analyzing skills and problem-solving abilities.
Exceptional computer skills required in Microsoft Office Suite, Internet, and other appropriate software

Responsibilities

Develop, along with the Franchisee and the Director of Design, construction document submittals requiring Five Guys approval for all construction projects including refresh, conversions and new builds
Drive collaboration with the Director of Design and architect(s) to ensure all Five Guys brand standards are incorporated into the final construction documents
Provide expert level consultation with Franchisees on all construction scheduling, including permitting timeline, general contractor schedule, lead times for FF&E orders and turnover to the operations team
Coordinate and oversee 2 to 3 site visits with franchisee and general contractors for each build
Complete final walk throughs ensuring construction projects meet Five Guys brand standards, and approve the completion of construction in order to release the store for opening
Communicate all schedule updates to the Vice President of Global Construction and Design and Five Guys Operations Division
Collaborate and coordinate all construction processes from conception to completion including permitting, signage approvals and inspection process per local jurisdiction.
Work with Director - Design of on permitting process and completion of construction documents
Manage Architects throughout permitting process.
Acquire and onboard general contractors across regions
Release all construction projects to approved bidders, approve bid and submit final budget to Vice President of Global Construction and Design
Submit all RFP’s (Request for Pricing) to Five Guys approved vendors, approve all submittals and manage contract signing
Manage the general contractor throughout the entire construction timeline
Complete necessary site visits during construction with general contractor to ensure all brand standards are met
Ensure C of O and Heath Permits are acquired.
Conduct a final inspection at the completion of construction and coordinate final turnover to the operations team
Communicate all schedule updates to Vice President of Global Construction and Design and Five Guys Corporate
Successfully roll out Five Guys initiatives to department team members ensuring understanding and adherence