WHO WE ARE

We are a restaurant group that thrives on creating authentic and inspiring experiences for the communities we serve. Through the contributions of countless incredible people, past and present, we’re headed to the moon with a simple mission — to make people feel good. While no one on the team is quite like the other, it’s our common values that keep us united.

Be Authentic and Humble
Act with Integrity
Bring Good Energy
Achieve as a Team
Get Extraordinary Results
Inspire with Hospitality

ABOUT THE DIRECTOR OF CONSTRUCTION

The primary responsibility of the Director of Construction is to monitor and support the construction workflow associated with new and existing restaurant sites. This includes but is not limited to scheduling, budgeting, and coordinating various maintenance and construction projects. This position requires excellent verbal and written communication skills and an attention to details.

TO BE SUCCESSFUL YOU MUST

Manage selected contractor, vendor, and architect
Conducts site investigations and construction surveys
Ensure proper permitting, documentation, and coding
Responsible for all construction budgets
Timely and regularly communicate project timeline to all stakeholders
Coordinates a purchase order system and maintains the system for all provided items
Coordinates the set-up of all utilities
Lead and management the construction site through the turnover of the building to the operations team
Auditing the work on the site and providing concise and immediate feedback when necessary to get things back on track
Responsible for the close-out of each project, including necessary documents for TA dollars per lease

WHY YOU’LL LOVE UPWARD PROJECTS

Excellent benefit and compensation package
Paid time off and earned paid sick time
Fitness discount programs
Access to retirement planning
A people focused culture united by our shared values
Unlimited growth opportunities, with several new restaurant openings
Having a voice. We provide empowerment and influence to all our team members
Opportunity to build deep, meaningful, and lasting relationships with colleagues
Recognition and rewards for your hard work and tenure
Generous meal benefit program

REQUIREMENTS

5+ years as a construction project management within restaurants or similar applicable experience
Understands and can demonstrate knowledge around the industry standards, materials, local polices, and processes to meet project quality and deadlines
Able to multi-task and perform various task as needed to complete projects
Ability to use Excel at above the intermediate level
Strong ability to be organized and balance several priorities
Skilled in communicating with various personalities in a convincing and professional manner
Maintains high standards and is able to communicate and address others without hesitation regarding quality of work or appropriate charges for the work performed
Ability to travel when required
Excellent written and verbal skills

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Upward Projects Restaurant Group | Postino WineCafe | Joyride Taco House | Windsor | Federal Pizza | Director of Construction