High school diploma or GED required; Bachelor's Degree in Architecture, Interior Design, Engineering, or Construction Management preferred.
3-5 years of experience in multi-site restaurant project management or related fields required.
Solid understanding of construction documents and design specifications.
Familiarity with national building codes and life safety standards required.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
Exceptional organizational and time management abilities.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe Acrobat DC or Bluebeam required.
Responsibilities
Establish and maintain relationships with tenant design and construction teams throughout the build-out process.
Serve as the central contact for all phases of tenant build-outs, assisting with permitting and approvals.
Coordinate with internal teams to ensure alignment on lease terms and scope of work.
Review lease documents and provide direction on necessary updates for compliance.
Monitor tenant design and construction schedules to drive early store openings.
Maintain accurate project updates in electronic tracking systems for visibility across departments.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve tenant issues and ensure consistent execution.
Benefits
Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage starting on day 1.
401(k) with company matching and immediate vesting.
Career development programs available.
Generous paid time off including vacation and sick leave.
Paid Volunteer Hours and Paid Parental Leave.
Family planning assistance including IVF and adoption options.
Wellness and mental health resources offered.
Full Job Description
Location
GGP Chicago - 350 N Orleans Street, Suite 300
Job Description
Position Summary
The Sr. Tenant Restaurant Coordinator oversees the end-to-end restaurant tenant build-out process, serving as the primary internal contact from deal approval through store opening and post-occupancy. This role ensures all design, construction, and turnover milestones are met in alignment with company standards, lease requirements timelines, and drives the process for early openings.
Responsibilities
Establish and maintain strong relationships with tenant design and construction teams, providing guidance throughout the build-out process.
Serve as the central point of contact for all phases of tenant build-outs, supporting tenants and their consultants with permitting, plan submittals and approvals, construction, and turnover timelines.
Coordinate closely with internal teams to ensure alignment on lease terms, drawing exhibits, timing, and scope of work.
Review and validate lease documents, LODs, and lease plans, providing direction on necessary updates to ensure accuracy and compliance.
Monitor and track tenant design and construction schedules, ensuring alignment with budgets and driving early store openings.
Maintain accurate project updates in our electronic tracking systems to ensure real-time visibility across departments.
Provide Leasing with all upfront design details to support negotiations, including historical drawings, LODs, and space conditions.
Conduct electronic reviews of tenant concept, signage, and construction drawings to ensure alignment with company standards and center aesthetics.
Coordinate vacancy schedules and landlord work to enable timely turnovers; partner with development team counterparts on landlord-required work.
Develop and maintain comprehensive center criteria manuals and ensure ongoing process improvement through new policy and procedure implementation.
Establish and maintain working relationships with local authorities having jurisdiction.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams via regular calls and meetings to resolve tenant issues and ensure consistent execution across projects.
Provide experience and expertise on major initiatives within tenant coordination as needed.
Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
High school diploma or GED required.
Bachelor's Degree in Architecture, Interior Design, Engineering, Construction Management preferred.
Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in multi-site restaurant project management, retail/restaurant tenant coordination, restaurant design, construction management, or related field required.
Solid understanding of construction documents, design specifications, materials, and building systems required.
Familiarity with national building codes, building materials and systems such as MEP systems, and life safety standards required.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
Exceptional organizational and time management abilities with the capacity to manage multiple priorities.
Proactive, self-motivated, and results-driven with strong leadership potential.
Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
Ability to collaborate and negotiate effectively across teams and with external partners.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite along with Adobe Acrobat DC and/or Bluebeam required.
Yardi experience are a plus, but not required.
Travel
Travel required; up to 20%.
Compensation
Salary type: Exempt
Pay Frequency: Bi-weekly
Annual Base Salary Range: $100,000 - $130,000
Annual Bonus Eligibility: 20%
Benefit Information
Competitive compensation
Medical, Dental and Vision beginning day 1
401(k) Company matching
401(k) Vests on Day 1
Career development programs
Charitable donation matching
Generous paid time off (i.e., vacation, personal holidays, paid sick time)
Paid Volunteer Hours
Paid Parental Leave
Family planning assistance including IVF, surrogacy, and adoption options
Wellness and mental health resources
Pet insurance offering
Childcare Assistance
Commuter benefits
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About Brookfield Properties
Brookfield Properties is a global real estate company that owns, develops, and manages premier properties in major cities around the world. The company's portfolio includes office, retail, multifamily, and industrial properties, as well as hospitality and entertainment venues. Brookfield Properties is committed to sustainability and has implemented a number of initiatives to reduce its environmental impact. The company is headquartered in New York City and has operations in North America, Europe, and Asia.
