About the RoleThe Construction Manager will interface with franchisees, general contractors, and vendors to uphold brand standards and ensure timely openings. This role will enhance the real estate development process by generating and reporting on construction status progress reports, resolving any reported difficulties, and correcting other reported deficiencies. This person will take a proactive approach to advising on any necessary modifications to create efficiencies in the new center development and remodel process.
A Day in the Life- Lead franchisee and corporately developed new store/relocation/remodel projects through all aspects of construction including initial plan review, vendor selection, permitting, build-out, and opening.
- Act as project manager for all new centers/relocations/remodels providing timely updates and projections using the FranConnect application.
- Work with the Operations and Development teams to manage the regional market strategy for new centers, relocations, and remodels.
- Manage all company supplied vendors and ensure performance and delivery of company responsible items and schedules.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams including IT, supply chain, and marketing; ensuring activities are scheduled and completed on time by internal stakeholders, franchisees, and vendors.
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with franchisees.
What Sets You Apart - Highly skilled in project/process management; strong attention to detail
- Ability to analyze, manage, and mitigate risks.
- Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills (verbal and written) with the ability to successfully communicate with and influence franchisees, architects, contractors, and internal stakeholders.
- Ongoing learner; exhibits insatiable curiosity and an interest in self-improvement.
- Proficiency in FranConnect application a plus.
- Ability to work on evenings and weekends, as necessary, to meet business needs of franchisees.
- Ability to travel nationally (50% monthly)
Education and Experience - Bachelor's Degree in Architecture, Business, Project Management, or a related field.
- 5+ years of franchise construction project management experience.
- Strong computer skills required: Word, Excel and PowerPoint
- Proven track record of managing multiple projects and timelines with a sense of urgency and follow-through.
*This role is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship*
This job description is a general description of essential job functions. It is not intended to describe all duties someone in this position may perform. All employees of EWC and operating subsidiaries are expected to perform tasks as assigned by supervisory/management personnel, regardless of job title or routine job duties.
