Job Title
Project Design ManagerJob Description Summary
The Project Design Manager will be responsible for helping support the client's Design Leader.Job Description
Responsibilities:
* Provide support to new construction, reinvestments, rollouts, and the day-to-day needs of our business
* Develop strategies for assigned categories to support client's ongoing innovation of our restaurant designs while ensuring value, product availability, and quality
* Provide a deep understanding of the total cost of ownership of building materials/assets and will maintain awareness of internal customer needs and supplier capabilities
* Serve as a liaison from Design to Development & Construction, and existing Restaurants (Strategic Reinvestment & FEQ) as it relates to building materials negotiated and sourced by client
* Develop effective relationships with key internal customers to both identify their needs and increase their understanding of sourcing enhancement opportunities
* Review drawing updates to identify new or changing material needs
* Lead cross-functional teams through strategic sourcing process including clear requirement and service level definitions, contract negotiations, supplier selection and management of the commercial aspects of the supplier relationships
* Understand industry best practices and respond to changes in the internal and external business environment to secure the best value from the supply base
* Apply knowledge of contractual terms and conditions to ensure appropriate risk mitigation is addressed in master contracts
* Document program terms and communicates requirements to construction teams and supply partners
* Forecast building construction material requirements to the supplier base
* Coordinate and deliver supplier performance appraisals
* Track and report program improvements and financial benefits
* Travel within the designated region as required to build relationships and be connected to the work
* Provide clear direction, leadership, and support to a team of design professionals
* Ability to plan and meet deadlines for multiple projects simultaneously
Requirements:
* Bachelor's Degree in Architecture/ Engineering/Interior Design and/or Construction Management.
* 5 years' experience in design, construction and project management in the restaurant industry
* Strong knowledge of architecture design and operations, construction principles and understanding of generally applicable laws and regulations with respect to restaurants and public use buildings
* Strong presentation and organizational skills
* Multi-discipline design team management experience
* Reasonable computer application skills in AutoCAD, Revit, Office, Outlook, etc.
* Exceptional written and verbal communication skills and ability to convey design concepts and goals
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