Director, Construction — Lead Rapid Store Openings (Hybrid)

Panda Restaurant Group; United States; Hybrid; USD 161,000 - 226,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid remote schedule

401K with company match

Yearly bonus opportunity

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

On-site fitness center

Discounts at Panda restaurants

Paid time off starting at 15 days with

Education assistance and scholarships

Disability, Life and AD&D insurance

Bereavement leave

Job summary

Panda Restaurant Group is seeking a Director of Construction in the United States to oversee construction for half of the annual new store openings. You will lead a team of Project Managers, coach staff, and coordinate with Operations to ensure timely openings and high-quality builds.

This role requires strategic sourcing, policy development, and cross-functional collaboration. Applicants should have a Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Architecture, or Construction Management and 10+ years in

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Architecture or Construction Management is required.
• 10+ years of construction project management experience, preferably in a retail/hospitality environment with increasing management responsibility
• Completion of initial and periodically required trainings
• Obtaining a valid Food Handler's Card within 30 days of employment

Responsibilities

• Responsible for successful completion of half the new store openings based on assigned geography, ensuring construction meets company and industry standards and AHJ requirements.
• Leads a team of Construction Project Managers/Senior Project Managers, coaching and developing the project managers to elevate performance.
• Ensures company construction policies and procedures are followed and works with the VP on policy/process changes.
• Stays abreast of construction trends, tracks labor availability and cost of materials and their impact on store construction.
• Develops and implements general contractor (GC) strategic sourcing strategy that sets up a foundation for success.
• Oversees the effective use of project management software to track and manage the status of all construction projects.
• Coordinates Construction activities across RD functions and with Operations and external vendors.

Job description

Panda Restaurant Group is seeking a Director of Construction in the United States to oversee construction for half of the annual new store openings. You will lead a team of Project Managers, coach staff, and coordinate with Operations to ensure timely openings and high-quality builds.

This role requires strategic sourcing, policy development, and cross-functional collaboration. Applicants should have a Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Architecture, or Construction Management and 10+ years in