Project Manager – Development

Dickey's Barbecue Restaurants, Inc.; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Dickey’s Barbecue Restaurants, Inc. is seeking a Project/Store Development professional in the Dallas, TX area to drive the timely development of new stores and the smooth transition of existing stores to new ownership.

You will collaborate with Franchise Owners, vendors, and internal teams to keep projects on schedule and within budget. The role requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or related experience required.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills are essential.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite required.
• Familiarity with FranConnect is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Deliver projects on-time, within scope and within budget.
• Develop and manage relationships with Franchise Owners, vendor partners and internal teams.
• Document and report on project progress including development schedules for each location.
• Develop and manage project budgets.
• Review blueprints and propose optimization adjustments.
• Coordinate outside partners (GCs, vendors) and maintain schedules.
• Manage permit submission processes.
• Ensure all permits and comments from municipalities are addressed.
• Identify and resolve blockers to project progress.
• Lead daily status meetings and distribute notes.
• Administer FranConnect tasks and requirements.

Skills

Exceptional organizational skills

Proven ability to multi-task

Education

College degree or related experience

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

FranConnect

Job description

Company Summary

Legit. Texas. Barbecue.

Since 1941, we have exhibited a passion for not only great barbecue but great people. That’s why we offer a workplace where employees are given meaningful growth opportunities and rewarded for their loyalty and contributions. Hardworking, passionate individuals who inspire others and thrive in a fast-paced environment make up our team. As the largest and fastest-growing barbecue concept in the world, we’re always looking for dynamic and motivated team members!

DICKEY’S is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, creed, color, religion, alienage or national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability or handicap, sex (including pregnancy), gender, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, arrest record, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.

Position Summary

This role will play an integral part in the successful growth of the Company by managing the timely development of new stores and successful transition of existing stores to new owners. This role will work cross-functionally with internal teams as well as with external partners and new/existing Franchise Owners.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Deliver projects on-time, within scope and within budget
• Develop and manage relationships with Franchise Owners, vendor partners and internal support teams
• Document and report upon project progress including development schedule of each location
• Develop and manage project budgets
• Review blueprints, making recommendations to optimization
• Coordinate outside partners (i.e. General Contractors, vendors, etc.) and hold to schedule
• Manage permit submission processes
• Review comments made by municipalities and coordinate/implement necessary adjustments to obtain all permits
• Verify completion of all tasks
• Identify and resolve issues slowing down any project
• Host daily status meetings, taking and disseminating notes
• Administer all tasks/requirements in FranConnect

Requirements:

• College degree or related experience
• Exceptional organizational skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Suite
• Detailed eye
• Proven ability to multi-task/manage multiple projects
• Familiarity with FranConnect a plus