Design Project Manager

Fox Restaurant Co; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and bonus opportunity

Health Benefits within 30 Days

Retirement savings program (with company match)

Tuition reimbursement

Relocation assistance

Paid Time Off

Dining Discount of 50% off

Job summary

A prominent hospitality design firm in Phoenix, AZ is seeking a creative Design Project Manager. This role involves overseeing all phases of restaurant development, requiring 5+ years of design experience in high-end environments. Responsibilities include coordinating design standards, creating presentations, and managing budgets and schedules. Candidates must have a Bachelor's Degree in Interior Design or Architecture and proficiency in AutoCAD, Sketchup, and Photoshop. This is an on-site position with competitive benefits and a collaborative work environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of design experience in luxury hospitality or restaurant environments.
• Experience in all project phases from schedules to construction documentation.
• Strong understanding of building codes.

Responsibilities

• Serve as point of contact for design communication.
• Conduct initial test fits and space plans using AutoCAD.
• Create design presentations using Sketchup and Photoshop.
• Manage design schedules and construction documents.
• Conduct site visits for project progress.

Skills

Interior Design

AutoCAD

Sketchup

Photoshop

InDesign

Enscape

Project Management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Interior Design or Architecture

Tools

MSProject

Job description

Restaurant Design Project Manager

PHOENIX, AZ

What we offer

• Competitive salary and bonus opportunity
• Health Benefits within 30 Days; Medical, Dental & Vision
• Retirement savings program (with company match)
• Tuition reimbursement
• Relocation assistance
• Collaborative work environment with opportunity to grow
• Paid Time Off
• Dining Discount of 50% off at all Fox Restaurant Concepts
• Function as a design innovator to create forward thinking yet approachable restaurants
• Collaborate directly with Sam Fox, the creative visionary behind FRC

The Role

We are seeking a creative thought leader with a point of view on high end design and the ability to collaborate with our founder, Sam Fox, to bring his visions to life. As a Design Project Manager, you will continually drive the vision of our concepts while successfully directing projects from ideation to completion. In this role, you are responsible for every phase of restaurant development which includes conducting conceptual exploration, establishing direction and design schedules, budgets, as well as programming and schematic design through construction. Strong ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment is required, as is a strong work ethic and positive attitude. Join a hospitality group that is known in our industry as an incubator for cutting edge concepts and visionary designs. This is an on-site position based out of our Phoenix, AZ office.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a cross-functional point of contact for restaurant design and architecture standards as well as facilitate flow of design communication and controls
• Contribute to design project/program strategies and target objectives based on project goals and requirements
• Conduct initial test fits and space plans using AutoCAD
• Create design presentations using Sketchup, Photoshop, InDesign, and Enscape
• Coordinate with outside architecture and design consultants to communicate design intent
• Create and manage design schedules in MSProject
• Create full construction documents for interiors, including millwork details.
• Responsible for interior and exterior signage coordination
• Responsible for managing the permit submittal and approval process.
• Specify FFE items and coordinate outside designer’s specifications
• Review design materials and FFE for budget and lead time
• Review consultant drawings for correctness and FRC standards and preferences
• Work with construction to make sure there is no overlap in GC provided/Owner provided items
• Build and maintain design consultant budgets
• Design CA including reviewing and managing responses to RFIs, submittals and shop drawings.
• Conduct site visits for the purpose of attending installs and construction progress meetings
• Maintain and periodically review and recommend changes to design standards, guidelines, and procedures
• Review processes and best practices and make recommendations for enhancements, improvements

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Interior Design or Architecture
• 5+ years of design experience in a luxury hospitality, restaurant, or hotel environment
• Must have experience in all phases of the project from schedules, budgets, programming and schematic design through construction documentation and administration.
• Strong understanding of AutoCAD, Sketchup, Photoshop, InDesign, and Enscape.
• Knowledge of project management software
• NCIDQ and LEED accreditation preferred but not required
• Knowledge of general restaurant related equipment and standard practices
• Strong understanding of industry standard building codes including ADAAG, IBC, NFPA, etc.
• Knowledge of sustainable building practices a plus
• Skilled in developing and maintaining specifications
• Working knowledge of lighting
• Working knowledge of drapery

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer

Proof of eligibility to work in the United States is required