Project Manager (Construction) (South Carolina, North Carolina, Virginia, Georgia) (P1-6914494-1)

Summary of Job Description:

The Project Manager (Construction) is responsible for contributing to the achievement of the company's new store opening plan. This position manages the construction of new stores primarily in bidding, construction and closeout phase and a supporting role in other project development phases, including architecture, and engineering coordination, permitting and entitlement and site selection as required for the complete development of assigned company restaurants. The Project Manager has the responsibility to complete all construction projects within the required turnover date and within budget. Regularly updates key stakeholders of changes by ensuring all systems and reports reflect the most current and up-to-date information.

This role must reside in the following areas: South Carolina, North Carolina, Virginia, and Georgia or be willing to relocate.

Job Responsibilities:

• Responsible for achieving annual store opening plan and delivering quality stores in a timely and cost-effective manner.
• Responsible for construction quality management (CQM) to ensure that every aspect of construction aligns with or exceeds Panda standards and industry best practices. Establishes and monitors quality objectives, applying quality controls, and strategic quality assurance practices. Oversees the work of selected general contractors and sub-contractors.
• Supports RD cross functional team members in their research for store sites, including due diligence, feasibility studies, floor plans, and site plans.
• Works with other functions to ensure store construction meets all codes, AHJ requirements, landlord requirements, and Panda standards. Ensures completion of required approval processes, including governmental agencies, developers/Landlords and other entities required to complete the approval process.
• Oversees the construction bidding, awarding and contract issuance and strategically sources a pool of qualified General Contractors in their respective territory.
• Assesses construction activities at the job sites; maintains project schedule, tracks regulatory approval processes, and oversees project costs. Ensures compliance with company, industry, trade, and jurisdictional safety standards, practices, and codes.
• Responsible for regular reporting on project progress to all stakeholders and responsible for construction is accurate per plans and spec, and reflects current requirements.
• Works closely with Operations to ensure new stores are successfully turned over to Operations as scheduled. Keeps key stakeholders updated of scope/schedule/cost changes.

Work Environment:

• Office conditions, ability to work flexible hours, including nights and weekends; travel to new stores and stores under construction as well as Operations Regional meetings: 70-80%; ability to climb on roof approximately 40 feet high and lift 50 lbs.

How we reward you:

• 401K with company match
• Yearly bonus opportunity*
• Full medical, dental, and vision insurance *
• On-site fitness center, biometric screen, and flu shot clinic
• Discounts at Panda restaurants, theme parks, and gym memberships
• Paid time off starting at 15 days with 7 federal holidays*
• Continuous education assistance and scholarships*
• Income protection including Disability, Life and AD&D insurance*
• Bereavement leave*
• Benefits available for eligible permanent full time associates

Your background & experience:

• Bachelor''s degree required, preference major in Architecture, Engineering, or Construction Management
• Minimum five years of construction project management experience, preferably in the retail/hospitality environment.
• Successful completion of initial and periodically required trainings.
• Obtaining a valid Food Handler''s Card within 30 days of employment is a requirement of this position.

Pay Range: M2: $112,500 - $158,000 / Annual

• Within the range, individual pay is determined using various factors, including work location and experience.

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Founded in Glendale, California, we are now the largest family-owned American Chinese Restaurant concept in America. With close to 2,800 locations globally, we continue our mission of delivering exceptional Asian dining experiences by building an organization where people are inspired to better their lives. Whether it's impacting our team or the communities we work in, we're proud to be an organization that embraces family values.

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Panda Restaurant Group, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to providing equal opportunity, and does not discriminate on the basis of any characteristic protected by law, including but not limited to sex/gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, lactation and related conditions), gender expression, race, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age, ancestry, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, and veteran status. Additionally, Panda Restaurant Group, Inc. complies with all federal, state, and local laws regarding requests for workplace accommodation. The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals on the basis of disability. Applicants are entitled to reasonable accommodations, absent undue hardship, to effectively participate in the application and hiring process, for example, sign language interpreters. If you believe you require an accommodation for the application or interview process or for the position for which you are applying, please reach out to TASupport@PandaRG.com.