Job Description
Job Description
POSITION SUMMARY
Wetzel's Pretzels has grown to more than 400 fresh bakeries across the United States and around the world since 1994. Headquarters located in beautiful Pasadena, California, currently has an opportunity for a Construction Coordinator to join the team. This Wetzel’s Pretzels construction team member will assist in coordination of new store development and renovations of all Wetzel’s Pretzels Franchise stores to meet budgets and schedules. This position will be highly involved in the practical coordination and execution of the construction phase, bridging the gap between project planning and on-site implementation. This is a mid-level position with a strong emphasis on communication and collaboration that would assist the Franchisees’ and report to the WP Construction Project Managers.
JOB FUNCTIONS
GENERAL
This position will manage all phases of the construction project, from pre-construction to post-construction. Key responsibilities include :
- Restaurant Equipment / Procurement Management
- Manage all phases of development projects for new builds, refresh, remodel, and relocation projects on behalf of franchisees and / or Kahala Brands
- Effectively work with the WP construction team, maintain open communication, advise on status of projects and elevate job site issues
PRE-CONSTRUCTION
Follow up with architect, landlord and government agencies health and building (through permit expeditor) on the store design and approvalPerform detailed take-off of FF & E counts from plans (Kitchen equipment, millwork, furniture, etc.) and solicit / review 3rd party proposals presenting to the FranchiseeSolicit general contractor, coordinate bidding by issuing drawings for bid and report Contractor’s bids for Franchisee to award GC.Establish a construction schedule with the Contractor for WP and the FranchiseeReview construction document packageWork with other departments to facilitate project implementationsProvide support as needed to the Franchisee during the entire development processCONSTRUCTION
Organize and participate in regularly scheduled project progress conference calls, MS Teams and other group meetingsProvide timely responses to all construction related RFI’s and field issuesReview shop drawings and submittals, provide feedback when necessaryTrack Furniture, Fixtures & Equipment (FF & E), owner (Franchisee) supplied item orders, delivery and install statusMonitors the quality of work and ensures it meets the project / brand standards. Follow up on completion of Wetzel’s, landlord, building and health departments provided corrections / punch list of construction finish items for the Contractor.Work with the Contractor to complete certificate of occupancy requirements and turn the store over to WP operations and the Franchisee, ready to operate.Track project key milestones, costs, timelines, and report to managementObtain, organize and electronically file all project documentation, assisting Project Managers with any additional duties, tasks and administrative needs.OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES
Manage and facilitate special projects on behalf of Franchisees and / or Kahala Brands OperationsAct in a facilities management capacity as neededNew product and material searchManage and administrate equipment warranty claims as neededAbility to travel at times requiredJOB REQUIREMENTS
3 years construction coordination / management and procurement experience. Will consider candidates with college degree in related studies in lieu of experienceKnowledge of Restaurant equipment procurement is a must.Background in restaurant remodels and facilities management is a plusDetailed understanding of plans, construction documents and engineering disciplinesDetailed knowledge and experience with restaurant equipment and FF & E procurementAbility to communicate with and manage multiple disciplines (architects, engineers, suppliers etc.) simultaneouslyWillingness to work with multiple, individual and diverse franchisee clienteleAbility to learn and retain brand standards / trade dress for multiple brandsPossess strong verbal and written communication skillsStrong proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Teams, Outlook, Excel, Word and PowerPoint)Must be able to work within a team structure and be prepared to take a leadership role.Communicate verbally with customers, and the public using a telephone in a face- to -face, one- to- one setting, and in group settingBenefits ( Subject to Change ) :
401(k) matching, including Roth optionsMedical insuranceDental insuranceVision insuranceEmployee assistance programFlexible spending accountHealth savings accountLife insuranceShort-term disability insuranceLong-term disability insurancePaid time offTuition reimbursementReferral programWellness programsHybrid work schedule