Position:				Construction Manager

Reference Number:		1823 

Job Summary:

This position performs and exceeds the expectations in the performance of the construction manager positions. In addition performs concept specific functions to facilitate the ongoing evolution and development of the concept.

Key Performance Elements:

CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT:

Follow established guidelines and procedures to increase communication and efficiency in the construction of new restaurants. Items include but not limited to:
participating in the planning process by providing budgeting information to property development.
pre-qualify contractors
develop a bid list for assigned projects, analyze bids and award project contractor.
establish and monitor construction schedule
perform on site inspections
track and monitor construction progress through site reports
ensure positive coordination and liaison between contractor, purchasing and Opening units
obtain certificate of occupancy
turn-over building to operations at designated time and ensure construction impact is minimal once the building is in the hands of operations.
ensure Punchlist items are completed in a timely manner
transfer project to facilities and ensure administrative close out of project
Quality Control
ensure standards are being met through field inspections to verify construction is adhering to plans and specifications
ensure change orders and punch list items are at a minimum
Ensure project cost stays within approved AFE amounts. Approve contractor  invoice request and change order requests.
Establish construction schedule and ensure project is completed on time.
Ensure positive communication and team orientation with member of development team, operations and the construction team.

CONCEPT RESPONSIBILITY:

Function as prime liaison between design, property development, real estate, and construction on specific concept items.
Provides direction on changes to the prototype documents to eliminate errors and omissions, maintain coordination accuracy and ensure acceptable construction practices are specified. This direction is given to the concept architect and obtain by coordinating and soliciting feedback through regional construction.
Reviews and provides clarification on new concept prototype documents for error and omissions, coordination accuracy and acceptable construction practices.
Reviews change list for errors and omissions, coordination accuracy, and acceptable construction practices
Provide cost estimate information on change list for feasibility evaluations
Determines through input of regional construction managers the implementation of the change list in the various projects under construction and informs design and operation.
Coordinates the execution of the change list role.
Communicates and provides direction to construction managers on concept issues.
Provide value engineering information to all departments on specific concept items.
Attend Area Directors meeting to provide construction direction and changes as well as obtain and communicate feedback from operations.
Serve as a resource for construction input for all departments.
Demonstrate and provide leadership and quality decision making on concept related issues.

Qualification:

Education/Training:

College degree (Architecture/Civil Engineering/Construction Management preferred)

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

Working knowledge in Brinker concept architecture and required techniques and materials.
Working knowledge on potential contractors and sub-contractors
Working knowledge of negotiating techniques and skills, command of language
Computer literate
Working knowledge of specific construction techniques, methods and practices

Work Experience:

3-5 years exposure to commercial project leadership is preferred.