Construction Project Manager

Reports to: Vice President of Development

With a projected 1,000 cafes in the United States by 2030, Paris Baguette is one of the fastest-growing neighborhood bakery cafés in the world. Our vision is to reestablish the neighborhood bakery café as the heart of the community around the world.  Paris Baguette’s mission is to bring expertly crafted baked and brewed goods through a warm and welcoming bakery café experience that delivers joy to everyone.

If you are someone who has heart, wants to spread joy, nourish community and is ready to rise to the occasion, we are looking for you to join our growing team!

WHAT WE ARE HUNGRY FOR

The Construction Project Manager is responsible for the implementation of the Design & Construction guidelines, managing architectural and construction activities involved with new and remodel locations.

The Construction Project Manager will provide recommendations on prototype improvements, supervise the entire development process from test-fit to project closeout, and provide process-driven enhancements when appropriate. The ideal candidate will leverage their construction/design knowledge to provide ongoing assistance to help us achieve our vision of re-establishing the neighborhood bakery café as the heart of the community around the world.

KNOWLEDGE AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage all facets of the project development process for new and remodel locations including test-fit layouts, CD’s, permitting, construction through to opening of the café.
• Supervise and manage the construction process while establishing and maintaining communication with internal and external stakeholders.
• Manage Paris Baguette preferred architects, general contractors, millwork & sign vendors including ongoing development of new vendors, as needed.
• Ability to develop scope of work, budgets, coordination of deliveries and identify risks for projects, project delivery requirements, cost estimates and risk identification, as required.
• Track progress of all projects against approved timelines and goals. Reports on project status and potential delays and then implements an action plan to meet objectives as needed for on time opening.
• Implement the company’s business policies, programs, specifications and procedures related to planning, design and construction of Paris Baguette locations
• Undertake all reasonable measures to ensure that all agreed to new store build/ relocations/ remodels are met for franchisee markets.
• Provide bakery/franchise design assistance and construction project management support to the teams to ensure new openings and redevelopments meet corporate design standards.
• Stay current with bakery/franchise industry practices regarding development plans, design standards and related cost and maintain liaison with Paris Baguette team to identify, cascade, and implement global programs and regional initiatives.
• Perform assigned tasks as determined by the V.P. of Construction or Development Leadership team.

WHAT YOU NEED TO HAVE

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Construction or related field.
• At least, 5-7 years Architecture/Construction Project Management experience in QSR/Retail/Hospitality/Entertainment industry.
• Experience in the Architectural field including commercial and retail related activities.
• Progressive leadership experience in a fast paced and rapidly growing retail environment. Must have a proven multi-unit restaurant development background leading 100 plus locations.
• Experience with a fast growing, high-volume Franchise company preferred.
• Bakery/Café kitchen construction project management experience preferred.
• Passion for people! Dynamic and engaged leader who has a passion for empowering, inspiring, motivating & developing team members.
• Exceptional organizational and communication skills with the ability to effectively balance priorities and deliver results in a fast-paced, ever-changing, and highly entrepreneurial environment.
• Feedback is a gift! Ability to provide constructive feedback and recognition to every member of the organization, to ensure we have an open and transparent culture of high-performance standards.
• High emotional intelligence with the ability to work with, and manage diverse teams by being highly empathetic, intuitive, self-motivated and driven.
• Teams Win! Has to be a team player who fosters a collaborative and engaged teamwork environment.
• Being a Brand Ambassador, with an excellent knowledge of and commitment to Paris Baguette’s Mission, Vision, Brand Values and Culture.
• Love of travel! Ability to commute to all current Corporate and Franchise locations, as well as proposed National and International openings.

SWEET BENEFITS

• Competitive compensation
• Medical, Dental, Vision benefits
• 401K Retirement Plan
• Paid time off, paid Holidays
• High Performance Culture
• Free Cake for your Birthday!