Design Project Manager

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

Job summary

Darden Restaurant Support Center in Orlando, FL is seeking a Design Project Manager to oversee prototype restaurant design projects from concept through construction documentation, coordinating architects, engineers, consultants, landlords, and internal stakeholders.

The role emphasizes ensuring brand standards, prototype requirements, schedules, and construction objectives are met in a fast-paced, multi-project environment.

Qualifications

• Lead project design execution from site assignment through construction.
• Adapt prototype designs to site-specific conditions.
• Coordinate internal and external design resources.

Responsibilities

• Lead project design execution from site assignment through construction.
• Adapt prototype designs to site-specific conditions.
• Coordinate internal and external design resources.
• Manage architects, engineers, and specialty consultants.
• Direct consultant scope, schedules, deliverables, invoices and budgets.

Job description

Design Project Manager | Darden Restaurant Support Center# Design Project Manager1000 Darden Center Dr, Orlando FL 32837## Job Description**Design Project Manager– Job Description**JOB OVERVIEWThe Design Project Manager is responsible for managing the execution of prototype restaurant design projects from concept adaptation through construction documentation, consultant coordination, bidding support, and store opening. This role ensures brand standards, prototype requirements, schedule commitments, and construction objectives are achieved while coordinating architects, engineers, consultants, landlords, and internal stakeholders.The ideal candidate enjoys design from an efficiency and production standpoint. True design in the concept of interior finishes is limited. The individual will be required to travel to some openings, design review meetings and sign variance requests. Being able to have multiple projects under various stages and enjoying a fast-paced environment.ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES**Project Design Management**-Lead project design execution from site assignment through construction.- Adapt prototype designs to site-specific conditions.- Coordinate internal and external design resources.- Ensure alignment with brand standards and operational requirements.**Consultant Management**-Manage architects, engineers, and specialty consultants.-Direct consultant scope, schedules, deliverables, invoices for services and agreement review against established budget.-Review design documents for quality, completeness, and compliance for every project. Compare drawing completeness to specific project standards and make sure they are up to date.-Coordinate multidisciplinary design efforts including alignment and coordination with internal Food Service Team.**Design Development**-Oversee schematic, design development, and construction document phases.-Coordinate design review meetings with key stakeholders.-Incorporate operational, development, and construction feedback into designs.-Manage document revisions and approvals.**Landlord Coordination**