Project Manager - Food & Beverage

Atlanta, GA, United States

Join a Forward-Thinking Team in the Exciting and Evolving Realm of Airport Concessions Design and Construction!Work with Industry Leading Group to Create and Execute Stores and Restaurants renowned for Accolades amongst Airports and Peers with a heavy concentration on dining locations.

Involved dailywithassigned projects andprimarilyresponsibleforproviding project management throughout, programmilestone tracking,schedule managing and monitoring criticalpathactivities,site visits on a regular basis and emphasized or extended visits, implementing cost control measures and ensuring budget adherence, monitoring design development and pre-construction activities and planning, quality control, aiding in threat and risk assessment and providing creative solutions to project issues, punchlist and project closeout.Background in Retail dining construction buildouts, and experience with Food & Beverage buildouts preferred.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Manage various projects in Airports across several time zones and responsible for the development of each from early design thru completion and closeout.

Manage Relationships with GC's, Vendors and Internal Departments and Clients. Fulfill highest standards of professionalism and business ethics in all internal and external relationships.

Assist Director of Design & Construction in the Relationship Management of Airport Staff and Clients, JV Partners and Brand Representatives. Coordinate Company's Directives and Objectives, as well as Project specific requirements, with Airport Staff in conjunction with Director of Design & Construction and reporting manager.

Timely, Effective and Accurate Communications to All Team members on Project Status, setting clear expectations and monitoring those set by others with integrity and transparency. Coordinate vital communication efforts through Director of Design & Construction.Must have excellent oral and written communication skills.

Oversee and direct efforts of all Design Team members, Consultants, General Contractors and direct purchase Vendors.

Provide Timely, Accurate and Comprehensive Reporting as initially directed or as may be modified, to include Weekly Construction Progress Reporting, Weekly Budget vs Cost Proforma Analysis, and Weekly Schedule and Milestone Updates.

Cost vs Budget Accountability and Accurate Forecasting

Initiate, Liaise and Coordinate with Paradies' Sourcing Manager on all qualification and vetting, bidding, negotiation and awarding of Construction Contracts and direct purchase Vendors.

Assist Director of Design & Construction in the development of initial Project Schedule. Project Manager shall work closely with Architects and Contractors in this Schedule development.

Track and Monitor progress of Architect thru Design Development Phase, as Director of Design & Construction may lead that effort. Manage internal and external design reviews, permitting, bidding, contracting, construction, store turnover and opening, project closeout, and assist with warranty items as needed.

Create and plan project timelines, monitoring for compliance and creating recovery strategies when timelines disrupted. Comprehension of need for expedited project schedules and track record of executing strategies to overcome hurdles to achieve desired goals.

Attend All required internal recurring Project Status meetings, Budget assessment and Forecasting Meetings, Departmental meetings or others as may be required or become necessary.

Familiar with and well versed in both Retail and Food & Beverage Design and Construction, including knowledge of industry products and standards, processes and systems, timelines, and specialty concerns such as kitchen design and health code issues, energy and ADA code compliance and importance of aesthetics to both consumer and Airports. Collaborate with Director of Design & Construction to properly review and vet any Project Design or Code related solutions.

Responsibility for contract administration, change order review and management, invoice approvals, and verification of accurate bonds, insurance and lien waivers from contractors and vendors. Maintain Project documents and drawings on shared electronic portals to ensure quick and easy access by other Internal departments.Prepare drafts of All Contracts for Director of Design & Construction's review and signature.

Actively and consistently pursue alternative means and methods that might maximize Paradies' cost efficiency and schedule adherence, without sacrifice to quality, design integrity or accepted design standards at particular Airport.

Monitor Quality control standards and assurance that all Projects meet highest standards of Paradies' and the Airports we serve.

Review, analyze and process All RFIs from GCs with Architect's input and direction as needed and web based project management and populate cost pro formas regularly with costs to date for manager's cost projections.

Track punch lists and all required closeout documents and procedures to completion and satisfaction of all affected parties.

Support Senior Project Managers when Project needs dictate a tiered management structure, such as large, multi-phased Airport developments.

Proficient in preparing for and facilitating Team Meetings, often including Airport Staff.

Provide direction and support to the project team.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS: 4 year degree in Building Construction, Architecture, Civil Engineering or related field.

Retail and Airport Experience preferred, with Food & Beverage Project Experience, both Full Service with Bar as well as Quick Serve, also highly valued.

Minimum 5-7 years related experience in Project Management role in targeted fields mentioned above.

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