Associate Construction Manager

Company: Jack's Family Restaurant
Location: Birmingham
Posted on: January 27, 2023

Job Description:

JOB SUMMARY:

Direct all aspects of the construction, rebuilding and remodeling of new and existing stores. Maintain a strong group of approved general contractors and ensure consistency between builders. Work with all government agencies (local, state and federal) and utility companies to provide smooth openings. Work with General Contractors, Civil Engineers, Architects, Geotechnical and Environmental Consultants to keep projects moving on schedule and within budget. Manage all 3rd party vendors and equipment suppliers to ensure timely scheduling, ordering and delivery.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

--- Assess civil design, geotechnical, environmental investigations and provide cost-effective direction to consultants based on assessment findings

--- Conduct and manage the bidding process for all assigned projects

--- Prepare and award construction contracts

--- Establish and monitor project budgets

--- Order all furniture, fixtures, equipment and smallwares. Manage and process all vendor invoices

--- Conduct pre-bid and pre-construction meetings where necessary

--- Keep all construction projects on schedule by working with the general contractor, project manager and site superintendent

--- Check on quality and progress of all construction projects weekly by visiting each site

--- Procure payment of all utility deposits

--- Coordinate permanent power to new buildings in a timely manner

--- Check all equipment before turning store over to operations

--- Perform punch lists, inspections and follow-up until complete

--- Set up pre-opening Health Department inspections

--- Obtain local, county and state business licenses

--- Attend opening day on all projects as an immediate resource to solve asset issues

--- Manage general contractor and equipment warranty repairs during first year and 30-day warranty periods, respectively

--- Reduce construction costs of new stores

--- Manage major maintenance and catastrophic damage projects

REQUIREMENTS:

--- Associate degree in related construction field required

--- Bachelor's degree in engineering or related construction field preferred

--- Minimum three years' experience in development and project management related field required. Free-standing restaurants preferred

--- Experience in assessing civil and architectural design, geotechnical and environmental investigations to provide cost-effective direction to consultants based on assessment findings

--- Ability to prioritize project specific tasks while instilling a sense of urgency with external and internal team participants

--- Ability to respond to governing agency decisions and propose resolutions that meet government requirements and company expectations

--- Ability to multitask and manage multiple projects

--- Strong written and verbal communication and presentation skills

--- Strong attention to detail

--- Effective problem solving and situation analysis skills

--- Strong organizational and follow-up skills

--- Proficient in Microsoft Office

--- Ability to work remotely with limited supervision

--- Travel required 70%

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