Construction Project Manager

Darden Restaurants Inc.; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Darden Restaurants Inc. in Orlando is seeking a Construction Project Manager to oversee remodel and new-construction projects from bid through turnover to Operations and warranty periods after opening.

The role requires coordinating with the Director of Construction, supervising general contractors and Darden vendors, ensuring contract adherence, and maintaining schedules across multiple sites.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years experience in project management on multiple projects.
• Working knowledge of CPM scheduling, cost reporting, payment applications, and project status reporting.
• Experience working with multi-unit restaurant chains desirable.
• Equivalent experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.

Responsibilities

• Participate with Director of Construction in developing budgets for remodel and new construction projects.
• Review Contract Documents for accuracy and adherence to concept standards.
• Manage bid process for general contractors, including bid documents, bid period, bids analysis, approvals, awards and contracts.
• Supervise general contractors and all direct Darden vendors, including schedule updates and coordination with Operations.
• Manage turnover to Operations, including punch lists, warranty manuals and maintenance procedures.
• Manage the warranty period of one year after restaurant opening.

Education

B.S./B.A. in Architecture/Construction Management, Civil Engineering or related degree (equivalent experience may be considered)

Job description

# Construction Project Manager1000 Darden Center Dr, Orlando FL 32837## Job DescriptionJOB OVERVIEW:The Construction Project Manager is responsible for all aspects of remodel and new construction projects from managing the bid process, supervising general contractors and all direct Darden vendors, managing the turnover process of the new and modeled restaurants to Operations to managing the warranty period after the restaurant opening.ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:-Participate with Director of Construction in developing budgets for all remodel and new construction projects.-Review Contract Documents for accuracy and adherence to concept standards.-Manage bid process for general contractors, including assembly of bid documents, management of the bid period, analysis of bids, management of approval process, bid award, and issuance of contracts.-Supervise general contractors and all direct Darden vendors, including management of schedule updates from the general contractor, and updating and coordination as required with Operations.-Manage the turnover process of the new restaurants from Construction to Operations, including development and management of the punch list, transference of warranty and maintenance manuals, communication of essential restaurant maintenance procedures, etc.-Manage the Warranty Period of one year after the restaurant opening date.REQUIRED TECHNICAL SKILLS:-5-7 years experience in project management on multiple projects.-Working knowledge of processes and procedures for construction administration, including CPM scheduling, cost reporting, payment application process, and project status reporting.-Experience working with multi-unit restaurant chains desirable.REQUIRED EDUCATION:-B.S./B.A. in Architecture/Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or other degree with equivalent experience is desired. Equivalent experience only may be considered adequate.OTHER KEY QUALIFICATIONS:-Ability to direct and motivate outside design professionals and other consultants.-Ability to understand Darden’s core business and its values, and to work with Operations at both executive and restaurant levels.-Ability and willingness to participate in a system of management by objectives.-Demonstrated desire and concern to stay abreast of evolving design and construction means and methods through continuing education and other information sources.-Ability to communicate and function effectively within a complex corporate environment, including Real Estate, Purchasing, Operations, etc.-Ability to operate effectively given broadly defined objectives.