What are the responsibilities and job description for the Construction Project Coordinator position at NAYA?
At Naya, we share Middle Eastern flavors that nourish, inspire, and connect us. Serving Middle Eastern goodness since 2008. Our mission has always been to provide authentic, fresh, and nutritious Middle Eastern meals that look great and taste amazing. Consistency is key to our success; we commit to delivering excellent service and quality to our customers in all of our locations, all day.
Reports to : Chief Development Officer
Location : Corporate Office – New York, NY
Salary : 90-110k
How You’ll Impact
The Development Project Coordinator will play a key role in managing and supporting the end-to-end process of store development projects for NAYA. This individual will work closely with cross-functional teams and external partners to ensure seamless execution of new store openings, renovations, and design updates. This role requires excellent organizational skills, effective communication, and a strong ability to manage multiple priorities across real estate, design, construction, and procurement.
What You’ll Do
- Collaborate with the architectural design team to support critical milestones for new store projects, including site assessments, layout and concept reviews, construction documents, landlord communications, insurance, and permitting.
- Distribute and track all RFQs (Requests for Quotes) and POs (Purchase Orders).
- Oversee the shop drawing review and approval process while helping to create, maintain, and enforce design standards and prototyping.
- Maintain construction project schedules and ensure clear communication across all stakeholders regarding project timelines and status.
- Manage vendor invoicing and payment processing.
- Provide purchasing support, ensuring timely procurement of materials and equipment for development projects.
- Serve as a communication hub, working with internal stakeholders (real estate, construction, procurement, operations) and external consultants / vendors to ensure project visibility and updates.
- Collaborate with the innovation design team to translate new design ideas into prototypes, ensuring these align with future project requirements. Maintain and update master drawings to reflect current business needs.
- Assess potential store locations for compatibility with the current store prototype. Coordinate with AORs (Architects of Record) nationwide to flag any site issues before lease agreements.
- Engage with stakeholders to evaluate and implement design changes, balancing operational needs with cost-effective and minimally disruptive solutions for store refreshes and renovations.
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