Build a Bigger, Better, Bolder Future
Imagine working for a company that measures its success based off the growth of its colleagues, a company that invests in its future by investing in you. Little Caesars is a company where our colleagues make an impact.
Your Mission:
Collaborate with company development and operations teams to assist in the creation and maintenance of a comprehensive development plan for a designated area. Ensure development opening goals are achieved within set timelines and budgetary constraints, aligning with company standards. Partner with development and real estate managers to evaluate local codes and site requirements in the project development phase. This role involves a high level of autonomy, discretion, and decision-making. The Construction Manager will assist in or oversee all stages of the restaurant construction process in the designated area, from feasibility analysis through construction and handover to operations. These projects can include, but are not limited to, new franchise and corporate units, relocation/remodeling of existing corporate units, equipment upgrades or changeouts, and the project management of updates to the Little Caesars image for both corporate and franchise-owned restaurants.
How You’ll Make an Impact:
- Evaluate proposed sites for zoning, code requirements, utilities, and costs.
- Review feasibility analysis for new, relocation, and remodel projects, and complete development budgets to evaluate expected ROI.
- Maintain contact with franchisees as a project manager and primary point of contact post-lease.
- Oversee large equipment changeouts, remodels, and relocations for corporate locations.
- Build and maintain relationships with trades, vendors, contractors, and municipalities.
- Meet with city officials to obtain construction approval, clarify codes, and build a network of local contacts.
- Collaborate with internal and external architecture and design teams to review construction drawings.
- Obtain bids from General Contractors, identify subcontractors, negotiate pricing, and prepare job cost estimates for approval.
- Manage project expenditures to meet budget and maintain job cost accounting processes.
- Partner with internal departments to ensure timely completion of real estate, development, legal, accounting, and operations tasks.
- Work in a fast-paced environment while managing multiple projects and deadlines.
- Develop and maintain project schedules, track regulatory approvals, and communicate schedule updates.
- Manage de-imaging and disposition of assets for closed and relocated restaurants.
- Ensure compliance with safety standards, practices, and codes.
- Foster positive business relationships at all levels and project phases.
- Perform additional tasks as assigned by the Director of Construction.
Who You Are:
- Bachelor's degree in construction, engineering, architecture, or related field (equivalent experience will be considered).
- 3-5 years of construction project management experience, preferably in the restaurant & retail industry.
- Demonstrated experience as an "Owner Representative," with a comprehensive understanding of both roles, General Contractors and Owners.
- OSHA 10 certification or ability to obtain within 30 days of being hired.
- Strong process orientation with a focus on continuous improvement.
- Proficiency in reading and interpreting architectural plans and technical drawings.
- Self-starter, adaptable, and can successfully and professionally communicate at all organizational levels.
- Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy in all tasks, with a strong sense of urgency in managing multiple projects.
- Strong verbal, written communication, and organizational skills, with attention to detail and follow-up.
- Outstanding interpersonal and customer relations skills with a personable approach.
- Ability to prioritize and complete multiple tasks under pressure, in a fast-paced environment.
Where You’ll Work:
- Ability to travel at least 50% and reside within a one-hour commute of an international airport.
