Construction Manager

Construction Manager

Taco Bell was born and raised in California and has been around since 1962. We went from selling everyone's favorite Crunchy Tacos on the West Coast to a global brand with 8,200+ restaurants, 350 franchise organizations, that serve 42+ million fans each week around the globe. We're not only the largest Mexican-inspired quick service brand (QSR) in the world, we're also part of the biggest restaurant group in the world : Yum! Brands. Much of our fan love and authentic connection with our communities are rooted in being rebels with a cause. From ensuring we use high quality, sustainable ingredients to elevating restaurant technology in ways that hasn't been done before... we will continue to be inclusive, bold, challenge the status quo and push industry boundaries. We're a company that celebrates and advocates for different, has bold self-expression, strives for a better future, and brings the fun while we're at it. We fuel our culture with real people who bring unique experiences. We inspire and enable our teams and the world to Live Ms. At Taco Bell, we're Cultural Rebels. Want to join in on the passion-fueled fun? Learn more about the career below.

About The Job

Taco Bell is hiring a Construction Manager to join a Category One development team reinventing the way Taco Bell builds, renovates and maintains restaurants. This role manages construction for new and replacement corporate and franchise locations, including remodels, reimages, scrapes, offsets, and warranty projects across the United States. You will partner cross-functionally to deliver world-class restaurants while modeling Taco Bell's Live Ms culture. This position can be based either in Jacksonville, FL or Fort Myers, FL.

The Day-To-Day

Supervise the construction of Taco Bell Corporate & Franchise restaurants and / or reimages / remodels of existing Taco Bell restaurants by managing the entire project from corporate approval thru opening. Including feasibility, city planning, permitting, utility coordination, bidding, cost tracking, equipment vendors, construction, punch list, opening and 11 month warranty.

Work closely with our Corporate and / or Franchise partners to provide Construction Management Services for both Ground up and Urban inline development.

Review project feasibility reports and develop project budgets and schedules.

Manage project budgets and schedules throughout entire project from corporate approval thru opening.

Request, review and manage equipment and third party vendor quotes and invoicing.

Directly manage the work of outside consultants, third party vendors and equipment / signage suppliers as it relates to Taco Bell construction projects.

Select qualified General Contractors (GC's) for competitive bidding, review and qualify bids, award work and directly supervise the performance of GC's throughout each project.

Conduct regular, detailed project management meetings with consultants, suppliers, operators and other relevant project contacts to facilitate projects completions on-time and within approved budget parameters.

Closely manage the documentation of all project-related material and documents (ie. bid documents, project trackers, invoices / draw requests, notices of construction progress, closeout documents, warranty inspections, etc.)

Cross train with Associate CM's, Construction Analyst and Construction Coordinators to provide team support to the construction team as needed.

Extensive (50%+) travel to attend city and consultant meeting as well as perform construction site visits, pre-bid / pre-construction meetings as needed to facilitate high-quality project openings.

Is This You?

7+ years or more in the Construction Management field, preferably in the multi-unit retail / restaurant industry.

Working knowledge of key market building codes, local municipal permitting, utilities and ADA, federal and state requirements.

Ability to determine the key steps in a complex process in order to advance projects.

Ability to navigate / work with regulatory agencies.

Comprehensive understanding of all construction / lease / landlord related contracts and commitments, including LOI and Landlord work-letter.

Relevant professional qualification in Project Management, or Construction Management.

Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with corporate team members, Franchise Owners, field-level operators, contractors and city personnel.

Proven negotiation skills.

Phenomenal multitasking skills and being able to work in a fast paced environment.

A drive for excellence and results with a keen attention to detail.

Proficient in Microsoft Office, Excel, Outlook, Smartsheet, PowerPoint and love learning new computer skills.

Work-Hard, Play-Hard

Hybrid work schedule and year-round flex day Friday.

Onsite childcare through Bright Horizons.

Onsite dining center and game room (yes, there is a Taco Bell inside the building).

Onsite dry cleaning, laundry services, carwash.

Onsite gym with fitness classes and personal trainer sessions.

Up to 4 weeks of vacation per year plus holidays and time off for volunteering.

Generous parental leave for all new parents and adoption assistance program.

401(k) with a 6% matching contribution from Yum! Brands with immediate vesting.

Comprehensive medical & dental including prescription drug benefits and 100% preventive care.

Discounts, free food, swag and... honestly, too many good benefits to name.

Salary Range : $110,500 to $132,000 annually + bonus eligibility + benefits.

At Taco Bell, we Live Ms and invite you to do the same. Take a seat at our table. Bring your voice. Bring you, just as you are, a Cultural Rebel. We want you to be your best self! Taco Bell is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to equity, inclusion, and belonging for all dimensions of diversity. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability status, age, or any other protected characteristic. Taco Bell is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities or special needs.