Sr Tenant Coordinator, Restaurant

Brookfield Properties; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Career development

Volunteer time

Job summary

Brookfield Properties in Chicago is seeking a Sr. Tenant Restaurant Coordinator to oversee end-to-end restaurant tenant build-outs, from deal approval to store opening and post-occupancy.

The role ensures design, construction, and turnover milestones meet company standards and lease requirements, driving early store openings. Responsibilities include coordinating with tenant teams, internal departments, and external partners, reviewing lease documents, and maintaining accurate project updates.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture, Interior Design, Engineering, Construction Management preferred.
• 3–5 years of multi-site restaurant project management, retail/restaurant tenant coordination, restaurant design, construction management, or related field required.
• Solid understanding of construction documents, design specifications, materials, and building systems required.
• Familiarity with national building codes, building materials and systems such as MEP systems, and life safety standards required.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Exceptional organizational and time management abilities with the capacity to manage multiple priorities.
• Proactive, self-motivated, and results-driven with strong leadership potential.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate and negotiate effectively across teams and with external partners.
• Yardi experience are a plus, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain relationships with tenant design and construction teams; provide guidance throughout the build-out.
• Serve as central contact for all phases of tenant build-outs, supporting permitting, submittals, approvals, construction and turnover timelines.
• Coordinate with internal teams to align on lease terms, drawings, timing, and scope of work.
• Review lease documents, LODs, and lease plans; direct updates for accuracy and compliance.
• Monitor tenant design/construction schedules; ensure alignment with budgets and early openings.
• Maintain real-time project updates in electronic tracking systems across departments.
• Provide Leasing with upfront design details to support negotiations (drawings, LODs, space conditions).
• Conduct electronic reviews of tenant concept, signage, and construction drawings for alignment with standards.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Time management

Communication

Leadership potential

Collaboration

Negotiation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Architecture/Engineering/Construction

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Adobe Acrobat DC

Bluebeam

Yardi

Job description

Chicago, Illinois

Full time

R2053635

Location

GGP Chicago - 350 N Orleans Street, Suite 300

Business

Headquartered in Chicago, IL, GGP is a leading retail real estate company with a portfolio of 95+ high-performing retail assets, encompassing over 95 million square feet of space across the United States. As an owner-operator, we’re committed to creating vibrant destinations that bring people and brands together. With a team of 1,200+ employees and a legacy of leadership in retail real estate, we’re shaping the future of the industry by delivering exceptional value to our partners and the communities we serve

Job Description

Position Summary

The Sr. Tenant Restaurant Coordinator oversees the end-to-end restaurant tenant build-out process, serving as the primary internal contact from deal approval through store opening and post-occupancy. This role ensures all design, construction, and turnover milestones are met in alignment with company standards, lease requirements timelines, and drives the process for early openings.

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain strong relationships with tenant design and construction teams, providing guidance throughout the build-out process.
• Serve as the central point of contact for all phases of tenant build-outs, supporting tenants and their consultants with permitting, plan submittals and approvals, construction, and turnover timelines.
• Coordinate closely with internal teams to ensure alignment on lease terms, drawing exhibits, timing, and scope of work.
• Review and validate lease documents, LODs, and lease plans, providing direction on necessary updates to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Monitor and track tenant design and construction schedules, ensuring alignment with budgets and driving early store openings.
• Maintain accurate project updates in our electronic tracking systems to ensure real-time visibility across departments.
• Provide Leasing with all upfront design details to support negotiations, including historical drawings, LODs, and space conditions.
• Conduct electronic reviews of tenant concept, signage, and construction drawings to ensure alignment with company standards and center aesthetics.
• Coordinate vacancy schedules and landlord work to enable timely turnovers; partner with development team counterparts on landlord-required work.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive center criteria manuals and ensure ongoing process improvement through new policy and procedure implementation.
• Establish and maintain working relationships with local authorities having jurisdiction.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams via regular calls and meetings to resolve tenant issues and ensure consistent execution across projects.
• Provide experience and expertise on major initiatives within tenant coordination as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture, Interior Design, Engineering, Construction Management preferred.
• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in multi-site restaurant project management, retail/restaurant tenant coordination, restaurant design, construction management, or related field required.
• Solid understanding of construction documents, design specifications, materials, and building systems required.
• Familiarity with national building codes, building materials and systems such as MEP systems, and life safety standards required.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Exceptional organizational and time management abilities with the capacity to manage multiple priorities.
• Proactive, self-motivated, and results-driven with strong leadership potential.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
• Ability to collaborate and negotiate effectively across teams and with external partners.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite along with Adobe Acrobat DC and/or Bluebeam required.
• Yardi experience are a plus, but not required.

Travel

• Travel required; up to 20%.

Compensation

Salary type: Exempt

Pay Frequency: Bi-weekly

Annual Base Salary Range: $100,000 – $130,000

Annual Bonus Eligibility: 20%

Benefit Information

• Competitive compensation
• Medical, Dental and Vision beginning day 1
• 401(k) Company matching
• 401(k) Vests on Day 1
• Career development programs
• Charitable donation matching
• Generous paid time off (i.e., vacation, personal holidays, paid sick time)
• Paid Volunteer Hours
• Paid Parental Leave
• Family planning assistance including IVF, surrogacy, and adoption options
• Wellness and mental health resources
• Pet insurance offering
• Childcare Assistance
• Commuter benefits
• A culture based on our values of Act with Integrity, Build Mutual Trust, Take Initiative, and Win Together

We are proud to create a diverse environment and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are grateful for your interest in this position, however, only candidates selected for pre-screening will be contacted.

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