Assistant Construction Manager

Job DescriptionJob DescriptionPOSITION SUMMARY

Kahala Brands, a globally recognized leader in quick-service restaurant franchising located in beautiful Scottsdale Arizona, currently has an opportunity for a Construction Project Manager to join the headquarters team. Kahala franchisees and partners operate a portfolio of over 28 quick-service restaurant brands including Cold Stone Creamery, Blimpie, TacoTime and Baja Fresh, among others, in over 20 countries around the world. This is an entry to mid-level position and would report to the Director of Construction.

JOB FUNCTIONS

GENERAL

This position will manage all phases of the construction project, from pre-construction to post-construction. Key responsibilities include:

• Restaurant Equipment/ Procurement Management
• Manage all phases of development projects for new builds, refresh, remodel, and relocation projects on behalf of franchisees and/or Kahala Brands
• Effectively work with the construction team, maintain open communication, advise on status of projects and elevate job site issues

PRE-CONSTRUCTION

• Perform detailed take-off of FF & E counts from plans (Kitchen equipment, millwork, furniture, etc.) and solicit/review 3rd party proposals
• Review construction document package
• Work with other departments to facilitate project implementations
• Provide support as needed to the franchisee during the entire development process

CONSTRUCTION

• Organize and participate in regularly scheduled project progress conference calls, MS Teams and other group meetings
• Assist in tracking project progress, turnover and opening deadlines
• Provide timely responses to all construction related RFI’s and field issues
• Review shop drawings and submittals. Provide feedback when necessary
• Track Furniture, Fixtures & Equipment (FF & E) orders and delivery status
• Facilitate and manage Refresh (RF), Remodel (RM) and Relocation (RL) projects of existing restaurants
• Assist Project Manager/ Equipment Manager with any additional duties and tasks

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage and facilitate special projects on behalf of franchisees and/or Kahala Brands Operations
• Act in a facilities management capacity as needed
• New product and material search
• Manage and administrate equipment warranty claims as needed
• Ability to travel at times required

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• 3 years construction management and procurement experience. Will consider candidates with college degree in related studies in lieu of experience
• Knowledge of Restaurant equipment procurement is a must.
• Background in restaurant remodels and facilities management is a plus
• Detailed understanding of plans, construction documents and engineering disciplines
• Detailed knowledge and experience with restaurant equipment and FF & E procurement
• Ability to communicate with and manage multiple disciplines (architects, engineers, suppliers etc.) simultaneously
• Willingness to work with multiple, individual and diverse franchisee clientele
• Ability to learn and retain brand standards/trade dress for multiple brands
• Possess strong verbal and written communication skills
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Teams, Outlook, Excel, Word and PowerPoint)
• Must be able to work within a team structure and be prepared to take a leadership role.
• Communicate verbally with customers, and the public using a telephone in a face- to -face, one- to- one setting, and in group setting

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Benefits (Subject to Change):

• 401(k) matching
• 3 Medical insurance plans
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Short-term insurance
• Long-term insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Referral program
• Wellness programs