Design & Equipment Project Manager

Papa Johns; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Papa John’s is seeking a Design & Equipment Manager to lead design projects for corporate and franchise locations from concept through execution. You will develop construction documents and maintain brand standards across prototypes, conversions, and renovations.

The ideal candidate has 5–7 years of restaurant design experience, with advanced AutoCAD skills and proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud tools. Strong coordination with operations and engineering teams is essential.

Qualifications

• 5–7 years of restaurant design experience.
• Bachelor's Degree in Interior Design or Architecture.
• Licensed design professional preferred.
• Advanced AutoCAD proficiency.
• Experience with construction documents and design development.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple projects from concept through permitting, budget approval and completion.
• Coordinate with consultants and vendors to ensure design integrity and brand standards.
• Prepare schematic plans, elevations, renderings, and design development drawings.
• Review site plans, surveys and existing conditions to create test fits and solutions.
• Ensure accuracy and coordination of construction documents and design intent.
• Collaborate with Operations, Real Estate, Property Management and Construction teams.

Skills

Analytical

Planning & Prioritization

Financial & Business Acumen

Effective Communication

Problem Solving

Process Improvement

Cross-functional Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Interior Design or Architecture

Licensed design professional preferred

Tools

AutoCAD

Photoshop

Illustrator

InDesign

Acrobat Pro

Revit

SketchUp

Bluebeam Revu

Job description

What’s Unique About You Is What Makes Us Better! Diversity is our strength and competitive advantage. Bring your flavor to the Papa John's team today! Job Summary The Design & Equipment Manager is responsible for managing design projects from conceptual development through execution. He/she is responsible for developing construction documents and implementing the documents across prototype, in-line, conversion, new construction and renovation restaurant projects for Papa John’s corporate and franchisee locations. The candidate will ensure the construction drawing designs, brand standards, and details are coordinated throughout the set. This role will manage multiple life-cycle design projects for Papa John’s restaurants/stores. Duties And Responsibilities

• Manage multiple projects from initial design concept through permitting, budget approval and final completion
• Responsible for managing consultant professional fees, schedules and budgets
• Organize and coordinates all aspects of design using both internal and external resources
• Interface with other teams (Operations, Real Estate, Property Management, Site Development, Construction, Purchasing, etc.) to adapt Brand design standards to specific sites
• Provides schematic plans, elevations, renderings and design development details; highly efficient at producing design development drawings
• Reviews surveys, site plans and existing conditions to create “as built” plans with the purpose of develop project-specific design solutions to implement in test fits
• Review construction documents for accuracy, coordination and design intent
• Coordinate planning/permitting functions with construction manager and external consultants.
• Approves shop drawings, reviews proposals of proposed FF&E
• Stay abreast of evolving design and construction means and methods through continuing education programs and other informational sources
• Responsible for putting test fits together and to coordinate with KES (Kitchen Equipment Suppliers) quotes and specifications per store
• Coordinate with finish vendors, millwork vendors, signage vendors, and specialty suppliers to maintain design intent and brand standards
• Create and maintain accurate AutoCAD drawings, to develop site specific test fits Education, Experience & Certifications
• 5-7 years of restaurant related design experience
• Bachelor's Degree in Interior Design or Architecture or related field, licensed design professional preferred
• Restaurant or Quick Service Restaurant )QSR) experience preferred Technical Skills
• Advanced proficiency in AutoCAD (required)
• Advanced proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud Suite including: Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Acrobat Pro
• Bluebeam Revu, SketchUp, and Revit experience preferred
• Smartsheets experience preferred Functional Skills
• Analytical

Skills

effectively uses data to generate insights for operations excellence

• Planning & Prioritization: highest impact, highest value
• Financial & Business Acumen
• Communicates Effectively and Candidly
• Problem Solving; ability to use rigorous logic to solve problems with innovative effective solutions
• Process Improvement: Strive to continually improve
• Ability to build and leverage talent
• Ability to work in a challenging, fast-paced environment and to adapt to new situations as they arise
• Ability to effectively communicate, inform, and influence senior leaders
• Ability to work cross-functionality on multiple initiatives with a successful record of advancing projects Ideal Candidate The successful candidate is a highly technical design professional who can independently produce and review construction documents, coordinate multiple consultants and vendors, identify conflicts before construction, and successfully manage restaurant development projects from concept through completion while maintaining brand standards, schedule, quality, and budget. This individual must be comfortable serving as the primary point of contact for architects, MEP consultants, equipment suppliers, finish vendors, signage vendors, franchisees, and internal stakeholders throughout the entire project lifecycle. Our Values
• EVERYONE BELONGS - We believe connectedness and belonging are the essential ingredients to our success
• DO THE RIGHT THING - We are relentlessly focused on quality and integrity and make the right choices, even when it's difficult
• PEOPLE FIRST - To craft positive experiences for our customers, we take care of each other first
• INNOVATE TO WIN - We champion and challenge for a better way in all we do
• HAVE FUN - We find joy, create meaningful impact and celebrate the journey together Our Core Competencies
• CUSTOMER CENTRIC - We leverage data and insights to craft a customer experience that builds relationships, cultivates trust, and delivers excellence
• RESULTS DRIVEN – We focus on measurable outcomes by remaining optimistic, tenacious, and persistent even in the face of challenges
• CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT - We champion for better through strategic risk taking, experimentation and challenging the status quo
• BIAS FOR ACTION - We courageously lead, drive towards decisions, and maintain agility to meet the demands of our dynamic industry
• WINNING TOGETHER - We work together to unlock our full potential by actively collaborating and contributing in a cross-functional capacity Papa Johns is an equal opportunity employer. Papa Johns is a federal contractor that participates in the E-Verify program to confirm employment eligibility for each new team member. We also comply with all Right to Work requirements. Official E-Verify and Right to Work notices are available for applicants to review in both English and Spanish. Everybody loves pizza, which means they also love the people who are behind the scenes working to deliver it. This is complex and challenging work – but let’s face it – it’s also pizza! If you want a fulfilling career with a company that’s always moving forward, we’re the right place. Papa John's is a Federal Contract employer who participates in E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility for each new team member. Papa John's is an Affir…