Sr. Projects Specialist

Brinker International; Phoenix (site) (AK); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Annual bonus potential

Dining discounts at Brinker brands

Healthcare plans

401(k) with company match

On-site gym and wellbeing programs

Casual, collaborative environment

Volunteer opportunities

Job summary

Brinker International in Dallas, TX seeks a Sr. Projects Specialist – National Accounts, Finance to support planning, execution, and completion of projects within the National Accounts Team.

You will work with senior project managers and cross-functional teams to assist in contracts and stakeholder communications, offering growth opportunities in project management. This role emphasizes collaboration across Operations, Facilities, and Vendors to ensure timely delivery, accurate scope, and

Qualifications

• College degree or prior project management experience preferred.
• Knowledge of Restaurant Facilities, Operations Experience or Technical background a plus.
• Construction/Facilities/Operations background.
• Proficient in Word, Excel, Smartsheet, and Outlook.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the research, tracking, and execution of projects.
• Track all projects in Smartsheet and automate communications with stakeholders.
• Act as liaison between Operations, Facilities and Vendors, monitoring relationships and performance.
• Build and maintain relationships with stakeholders and monitor contracted objectives.
• Validate scope of work and bid out as necessary, including pricing comparisons.
• Prepare business case documentation to support scope changes.
• Coordinate schedules for assigned projects to ensure timely activity and efficient use of resources.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Organizational skills

Time management

Problem solving

Team oriented

Decision making

Education

Bachelor0s degree

Tools

Word

Excel

Smartsheet

Outlook

Job description

Sr. Projects Specialist – National Accounts, Finance (Dallas, TX)

We play like a team, take pride in our culture, and seek every opportunity to make people feel special. Life is short. Work happy. At Brinker, we connect, serve, and give to create the best life for our Team Members, Guests, and Community. Through our cultural beliefs, Brinker empowers its Team Members to positively impact our 4 Key Results: Engaging Team Members, Bringing Back Guests, Growing Sales, and Increasing Profits.

Job Summary

In this position, you will play a vital role in supporting the successful planning, execution, and completion of projects within our organization and assistance of Capital Projects, Roll‑Out Projects, and Ad‑Hoc Projects that reside within the National Accounts Team. Working closely with senior project managers, senior specialists, and cross‑functional teams, you will also assist in the execution of departmental contracts and stakeholder communication. This role offers an excellent opportunity for growth and development in project management within a dynamic and collaborative environment.

Key Job Functions

• Assisting in the research, tracking, and execution of all projects.
• Track all projects through Smartsheet, using automation to aid in consistent communication with all parties.
• Act as the liaison between Operations, Facilities and Vendors, monitoring relationships and performance against contracted objectives.
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with key stakeholders, both internal and external.
• Validate scope of work for repairs and bid out as necessary.
• Review quoted work from vendors and execute work based on scope and price comparison, including contracted pricing.
• Assist in preparing support in business case documentation to support any necessary changes to specifications.
• Coordinate all necessary schedules for the assigned projects to ensure timely activity, integration, productivity, and efficient use of resources/paid services.
• Facilitate communication as appropriate to all applicable stakeholders to ensure work is completed and invoiced properly.
• Document, obtain approval, and track all changes within the scope of work.

Required Qualifications & Skills

• College degree or previous project management experience preferred.
• Knowledge of Restaurant Facilities, Operations Experience or Technical background a plus.
• Construction/Facilities/Operations background.
• Computer literate: proficient in Word, Excel, Smartsheet, and Outlook.
• Problem solving – able to research and resolve issues.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills – good business writing and ability to interact effectively with all levels of the organization.
• Ability to make good, effective, and timely decisions within the job scope.
• Results oriented and values accuracy, quality, and correctness.
• Self‑motivated, resourceful, and quick learner.
• Team oriented.
• Adherence to business priorities and ethical standards.
• Ability to troubleshoot and problem solve quickly.
• Organized and able to analyze performance metrics.
• Ensure brand consistency.
• Develop rapport with others by sharing information and using good listening skills.
• Work effectively in organizing and planning work according to organizational needs and objectives.
• Demonstrate excellence in hospitality by anticipating guests’ (internal customers, restaurant guests, and vendors) needs and in designing, promoting, or supporting the delivery of products and services that exceed guest expectations.
• Effectively work and collaborate with others toward common goals by maintaining cooperative relationships, including others, and offering assistance.
• Effectively adapt to change and support business objectives.
• Stay up to date with internal and external business development for your accounts.
• Embody Brinker professionalism, values, and principles in words and actions and effectively demonstrate the Brinker behaviors.

Benefits

• Competitive salary.
• All team members working at the Restaurant Support Center (aka Brinker headquarters) are eligible for annual bonus potential.
• Generous dining discounts at Brinker-owned brands.
• A choice of healthcare plans, 401(k) savings plan with company match, and generous holidays.
• On‑site gym plus opportunities to increase wellbeing with on‑site yoga and boot camp programs.
• Work/life/fun balance in a casual and collaborative work environment.
• Team members enjoy company-wide events and celebrations.
• Regular volunteer opportunities with our community give‑back programs.