Job Description
Overview:
The Principal Program Lead is responsible for managing the development and construction of major capital custom projects on existing Chick-fil-A locations in conjunction with outside partners and vendors.
Responsibilities:
Work closely with the Custom Project Solutions (CPS) Team, Operators, Operations, and other partners to understand the individual need of the restaurant, determine the validity of the request, own the communication, and oversee the execution of the project.
Partner with Facilities & Equipment and Test & Rollout teams in execution of projects.
Partner with Existing Restaurants Real Estate to execute land acquisitions when applicable.
Interact with cross functional teams to ensure the work proposed is supported by various stakeholders
Lead and influence outsourced construction service partners in executing development and construction projects.
Manage and lead surveyors, geotechnical and environmental partners in leading due diligence on proposed reinvestment projects.
Facilitate pipeline discussions for a specific region of work
Manage and lead engineers, architects, consultants, and attorneys through the approval process.
Lead and influence general contractors, vendors and suppliers through the construction process.
Provide stewardship over budgets, while value engineering plans and processes through construction and development.
Identify, train and onboard new partners and vendors.
Represent Chick-fil-A, Inc. in public hearings and with 3rd party landlords and developers in a way that is honoring to the brand when needed
Manage multiple projects simultaneously with focus on the Operator, quality, construction timeand value.
Minimum Qualifications:
Background in Construction or Project Management
Minimum Years of Experience:
7
Travel Requirements:
40%
Required Level of Education:
Bachelor's Degree
Preferred Level of Education:
Masters Degree
Major/Concentration:
Engineering, Project Management, Construction Science