Director of Construction

Responsibilities

• Manage all facets of the permitting through construction & punch-walk process for new locations including construction and openings.
• Supervise and lead the Construction Team and processes while also managing construction of new locations.
• Manage preferred General Contractors and source others as needed.
• Prepare scope of work, project delivery requirements, guide cost estimates and risk identification as required for projects.
• Track progress of all projects against approved timelines and goals. Report on project status and potential delays and implement action plan to meet objectives for on-time café opening.
• Implement company's business policies, programs, specifications and procedures related to construction of Paris Baguette locations.
• Avoidance of delays and issues during the construction phase to ensure timely café openings.
• Undertake all reasonable measures to ensure that agreed-to new store build/relocations/remodels are met for franchisee markets.
• Provide construction project management support to the teams in order to ensure new openings and redevelopments are up to corporate standards.
• Keep abreast of bakery/franchise industry practices regarding development plans, construction standards and related cost.
• Maintain liaison with Paris Baguette team in order to identify, cascade, and implement global programs and regional initiatives.
• Other duties, as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Construction, Construction Management, or related field.
• At least 5-7 years Construction experience in Commercial/Retail/Hospitality/Entertainment industry.
• Progressive leadership experience in a fast paced and rapidly growing retail environment.
• Must have a proven background in multi-unit restaurant operations leading 100+ locations.
• Experience with a fast growing Franchise company, required.
• Experience with high volume new store openings, required.
• Bakery/Café experience preferred.
• Flexible, adaptive, upbeat, open and visible management style, with a successful record of accomplishment of managing senior operations leaders across a large geographically decentralized portfolio.
• Passion for people! Dynamic and engaged leader who has a passion for empowering, inspiring, motivating & developing team members.
• Exceptional organizational and communication skills with the ability to effectively balance priorities and deliver results in a fast-paced, ever-changing, and highly entrepreneurial environment.
• Feedback is a gift! Ability to provide constructive feedback and recognition to every member of the organization, to ensure we have an open and transparent culture of high-performance standards.
• High emotional intelligence with the ability to work with, and manage diverse teams by being highly empathetic, intuitive, self-motivated and driven.
• Teams Win! Has to be a team player who fosters a collaborative and engaged teamwork environment.
• Being a Brand Ambassador, with an excellent knowledge of and commitment to Paris Baguette's Mission, Vision, Brand Values and Culture.
• Love of travel! Ability to commute to current Corporate and Franchise locations, as well as proposed openings as needed.