Reports to: Vice President of Development
With a projected 1,000 cafes in the United States by 2030,
Paris Baguette is one of the fastest-growing neighborhood bakery cafés in the
world. Our vision is to reestablish the neighborhood bakery café as the heart
of the community around the world. Paris
Baguette’s mission is to bring expertly crafted baked and brewed goods through
a warm and welcoming bakery café experience that delivers joy to everyone.
If you are someone who has heart, wants to spread joy,
nourish community and is ready to rise to the occasion, we are looking for you
to join our growing team!
WHAT WE ARE HUNGRY FOR
The Construction Project Manager is responsible for the
implementation of the Design & Construction guidelines, managing
architectural and construction activities involved with new and remodel
locations.
The Construction Project Manager will provide
recommendations on prototype improvements, supervise the entire development
process from test-fit to project closeout, and provide process-driven
enhancements when appropriate. The ideal candidate will leverage their construction/design
knowledge to provide ongoing assistance to help us achieve our vision of
re-establishing the neighborhood bakery café as the heart of the community
around the world.
KNOWLEDGE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Manage all facets of the project development process for new
and remodel locations including test-fit layouts, CD’s, permitting,
construction through to opening of the café.
- Supervise and manage the construction process while establishing
and maintaining communication with internal and external stakeholders.
- Manage Paris Baguette preferred architects, general contractors,
millwork & sign vendors including ongoing development of new vendors, as needed.
- Ability to develop scope of work, budgets, coordination of
deliveries and identify risks for projects, project delivery requirements, cost
estimates and risk identification, as required.
- Track progress of all projects against approved timelines
and goals. Reports on project status and potential delays and then implements
an action plan to meet objectives as needed for on time opening.
- Implement the company’s business policies, programs,
specifications and procedures related to planning, design and construction of
Paris Baguette locations
- Undertake all reasonable measures to ensure that all agreed
to new store build/ relocations/ remodels are met for franchisee markets.
- Provide bakery/franchise design assistance and construction
project management support to the teams to ensure new openings and
redevelopments meet corporate design standards.
- Stay current with bakery/franchise industry practices
regarding development plans, design standards and related cost and maintain
liaison with Paris Baguette team to identify, cascade, and implement global
programs and regional initiatives.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
WHAT YOU NEED TO HAVE
- Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Construction or related
field.
- At least, 5-7 years Architecture/Construction Project
Management experience in QSR/Retail/Hospitality/Entertainment industry.
- Experience in the Architectural field including commercial
and retail related activities.
- Progressive leadership experience in a fast paced and
rapidly growing retail environment. Must have a proven multi-unit restaurant development
background leading 100 plus locations.
- Experience with a fast growing, high-volume Franchise company
preferred.
- Bakery/Café kitchen construction project management
experience preferred.
- Passion for people! Dynamic and engaged leader who has a
passion for empowering, inspiring, motivating & developing team members.
- Exceptional organizational and communication skills with the
ability to effectively balance priorities and deliver results in a fast-paced,
ever-changing, and highly entrepreneurial environment.
- Feedback is a gift! Ability to provide constructive feedback
and recognition to every member of the organization, to ensure we have an open
and transparent culture of high-performance standards.
- High emotional intelligence with the ability to work with,
and manage diverse teams by being highly empathetic, intuitive, self-motivated
and driven.
- Teams Win! Has to be a team player who fosters a
collaborative and engaged teamwork environment.
- Being a Brand Ambassador, with an excellent knowledge of and
commitment to Paris Baguette’s Mission, Vision, Brand Values and Culture.
- Love of travel! Ability to commute to all current Corporate
and Franchise locations, as well as proposed National and International
openings.
SWEET BENEFITS
- Competitive compensation
- Medical, Dental, Vision benefits
- 401K Retirement Plan
- Paid time off, paid Holidays
- High Performance Culture
- Free Cake for your Birthday!