Project Coordinator – Design & Construction

Key member of the Construction Team, reporting to VP of Design & Construction, providing Design & Construction Management support in the following areas:

• Support new store development and construction
• Design & create layouts and renderings for proposed and existing stores
• Research local municipal codes and regulations for selected market and active construction projects and work with the city officials on permits, occupancies etc.
• Maintain regular communication with the team, contractors, franchisees, trades, vendors, and all other stakeholders for each project to ensure effective coordination of construction activities
• Prepare and review tracking, inputting, maintaining and updating all relevant information including quotes, invoices, Development Cost Summary, SBL, status reports and timelines documentation
• Prepare and review project documents for RFQ’s, Tenders, Bid Summaries, quotes, invoices, Development Cost Summary, SBL etc. and all other construction related documents
• Create and manage liquor license layouts, fire plans, décor layouts and renderings
• Manage and co-ordinate equipment/chattels for store opening, & troubleshoot as required
• Review and manage contractor Construction Execution Plans, work scopes and schedules including cost control, change orders, site progress, payments
• Complete final construction checks/ walk through and deficiencies with contractors
• Continuously update the construction manual as required
• Ensure compliance with all corporate procedures and legal guidelines
• Some travel required
• Administrative tasks and any other duties assigned by VP of Construction

Qualifications

• A Degree/Diploma in Architecture, Engineering, Building Technology, Construction Management, Interior Design, or a related field preferred
• 2-3 years project coordination experience within the restaurant & franchise industry preferred
• Proficient in AutoCAD, Sketch-up, Adobe Suite, Microsoft Word and Excel
• Fundamental understanding of the development, design and construction industries including processes, procedures, drawings and permits
• A proven ability of consistently completing projects on time and within budget objectives
• Strong ability to manage challenging situations and people under tight timelines
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to read blueprints, schematics, field drawings and plans
• Knowledge of Health & Safety regulations and related Building Codes with a thorough and in-depth understanding of the OBC
• Preferred on-site construction trade coordination and management experience
• Preferred experience reviewing construction contracts and trade negotiations
• A team-oriented approach to meeting goals and objectives

We are happy to provide accommodations for those who require them – please communicate if accommodations will be required during the hiring process. We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

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