Construction Project Manager

Job Summary

The Construction & Capital Projects Project Manager will work with Contractors, Architects, Building Code Officials, and internal brand departments in managing specific assigned new construction, remodel and capital projects. This person will ensure that all design and planning criteria is executed and managed to brand standards for both Denny’s and Keke’s restaurants. Responsible for budget management, along with setting personal direction for completion of assigned remodels, new construction and capital projects.

Essential Functions (Duties and Responsibilities)

• Plans and leads projects from conception to completion.
• Day-to-day management of contractors/subcontractors and vendors involved with assigned projects
• Responsible for project schedule and cost control, change implementation and capital budget management.
• Evaluates bids to determine opportunities for cost/time savings.
• Works with local city, county, or state agencies to ensure all required permits are obtained.
• Provides reporting of project status including budget, schedule, scope of work, change risks, and opportunities on a regular cadence as determined by Director of Facilities & Construction
• Maintains accurate and regular communication with all stakeholders and has base knowledge of all project activities on all assigned Construction Projects.
• Recommends appropriate bidder to brand leadership to complete capital projects per company guidelines, budget, and procedures.
• Review project schedule and ensure all projects have accurate and updated schedules that reflect the required delivery completion date.
• As brand liaison makes regular job site visits to maintain quality assurance, design compliance, confirms schedule compliance and all brand standards are upheld.
• Develop strong relationships and build solid working relationships with each project team to ensure that the requirements of all brands are achieved.
• Conduct walk-throughs to produce a detailed “punch list” for all assigned projects.
• Through regular follow up ensure that all reported listed items are completed prior to the open date.
• Attends meetings as required
• Other duties as assigned

Education & Experience Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience
• 5 - 7 years of experience working within a construction department or organization as a Project Manager managing multiple commercial grade Construction Projects is preferred
• Secondary experience working with a development company and/or construction company
• PMP certification preferred
• Excellent planning, scheduling and follow-up skills with a high-level knowledge of construction building practices and processes
• Strong detail orientation with ability to multi-task within a fast-paced environment
• Problem solving & troubleshooting capabilities
• Ability to read and interpret all MEP designs, construction documents, construction specifications and as-built blueprints
• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications

Required Knowledge and Skills

• Effective communication skills, both verbal and written
• Demonstrated leadership capabilities
• Able to manage multiple projects up to $2.5M
• General site development and building construction & repair knowledge
• Computer skills/spreadsheets/construction documents
• Self-motivated
• Independent problem solver.  Self-reliance with ability to assess and handle problems without direct supervision and able to respond after hours.
• Overnight travel of up to 75% of the time, based on assigned projects

Denny's, Inc. is committed to providing equal employment opportunity for all persons regardless of age, race, creed, color, national origin, citizenship status, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, genetic information, military or veteran's status, criminal background, or any other characteristic protected by Federal, State, or local law. 

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