The Sr Manager Construction will be responsible for leading, organizing and completing advanced construction projects including but not limited to new builds, offsets, remodels, reimages and non-traditional sites for both Jack in the Box and Del Taco by partnering with external professionals and contractors for company-operated projects. Mentors, supports and guides franchise partners with the
construction process and ensures compliance with departmental key controls and brand image standards.
KEY DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:
Leads a regional construction team responsible for executing all company and franchise projects within a specific
regional area.
Provides direction and oversight in the selection and management of general contractors and consultants, entitlement
process, compliance with construction plans, and the timely and quality construction of new restaurants, reimages and
remodels, and other capital projects. Establishes processes, develops cost standards; reviews budget versus actual;
reviews and approves exceptions to cost/quality standards in collaboration with Sr Director, Construction and other
appropriate leadership team members. Identifies and resolves potential liabilities or areas of noncompliance related to
audit requirements for development projects.
Develops and implements construction plans and tactics for assigned regional area to meet Company development
goals. Monitors and tracks construction contract costs and change orders; develops and refines systems and
procedures to ensure cost effectiveness, quality, and compliance with federal and state requirements and codes. Leads
regional team in the investigation and review of new projects; preparation of cost estimates, and advises on changes to
cost estimates. Provides expertise to real estate staff on site, cost, and lease language.
Partners with franchise operators to ensure development goals and standards are understood and achieved and
provides guidance, training and expertise on budget development, evaluation of construction related real estate
negotiations, site & space design recommendations, and contractor qualification and selection. Influences franchise
operators to achieve sound solutions in site layout, budget control, and project scheduling. Controls site observations
through external project managers to ensure adherence to brand image & prototypical standards.
Leverages expert construction experience to coordinate and/or oversee work performed by cross-functional
departments, external consultants, architects, engineers, contractors, project managers, permit expediters, and
technical experts to facilitate timely completions of projects. Identifies complex site & space problems and construction
conditions and influences appropriate professionals to evaluate and correct problems in a cost-effective manner that
meets brand image standards; initiates alternate plans as needed.
Instructs and guides professionals to ensure timely and cost-effective agency approvals, including: planning and zoning,
design review, building permits, and necessary variances to construct the most effective design. Ensures project
document updates are timely and accurate and departmental key controls are maintained in the department’s on-line
project management system; and, all construction administration and document schedules are met, including RFI
approvals, pay requests, change order approvals, and close-out documents.
Manages the timely completion of all assigned workload which might include new restaurants, major remodels, or minor
enhancement projects, reimage and remodel projects through the strategic use of external consultants and contractors,
ensuring project work scopes are completed and reviewed, and work budgets submitted within requested timeline.
Partners with internal departments to ensure real estate, legal, accounting, and project support information is scheduled
and completed on time. Sources, qualifies, and trains approved consultants and contractors; evaluates and provides
regular performance feedback.
Manages the development and execution of non-traditional construction projects including conversions, ghost kitchens,
airports, college campuses, other retail spaces, and pop-up locations. Establishes development standards and ensures
construction qualifications and standards are met. Provides subject matter expertise to the cross-functional and creative
teams tasked with the growth of Jack in the Box in the non-traditional space.
Conducts high level partnerships with real estate managers, developers, and sellers to ensure the accuracy of project
information, schedules, site & space information, and cost estimates in site committee approval documents. Influences
developers and sellers to provide project layouts that best suit the company and incorporate sign packages that
maximize visibility to the site.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY:
Construction Managers (2-3)
Sr. Construction Project Specialist
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education – Bachelor’s degree or equivalent required in Building Construction, Construction Management, Civil Engineering,
or related field.
Experience – Minimum of 12 years retail construction management experience as described below, including at least 10
years of owner-representative/corporate construction management, and 3+ years supervisory experience. Previous
experience required in the development of fast casual, QSR, other D/T related restaurant concepts, or fueling station with
convenience store facilities; national brands preferred.
Skills/Knowledge/Abilities:
Strong oral and written English communication, project management, negotiation, leadership and organization skills.
Expert knowledge of applicable building codes, requirements and state-of-the art construction methods, and an in-depth
understanding of design and function.
Sound knowledge of commercial real estate transactions.
Proficient knowledge of personal computers and Microsoft Office 365 (i.e., Word, Excel).
Advanced skill level of construction and real estate computer applications preferred.
Demonstrates integrity and ethical behavior.
Physical Requirements – This is a field-based position that works remotely from home. Ability to speak and hear clearly in
person and on the telephone. Ability to travel approximately 60% of time to restaurant sites and other locations as business
needs require. Ability to operate a computer keyboard.
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION:
Jack in the Box Inc. and its affiliates will make reasonable accommodations to allow a qualified individual with a disability to
enjoy equal employment opportunities and to perform the essential functions of the job. This position description should be
applied accordingly. This description of duties is not intended to be all-inclusive or to limit management’s discretion to assign
other duties or responsibilities as necessary.
Jack in the Box Inc. offers a competitive salary and Total Rewards package that includes: medical, dental, vision, Health Savings Account (HSA), Flexible Spending Account (FSA), Life and Disability Plans, 401(k) plan with company match, Legal Plan, Pet Insurance, Tuition Reimbursement, and Employee Assistance Program.
Our culture is fun and innovative – ‘Work Happy’ with us!
The range for this position is $150,700 - $214,700 and is based on an employee located at our corporate headquarters in San Diego. If the candidate is hired in a different city to work remote, we will apply a geographic pay differential based on the cost of labor in the market in which the employee resides.