Construction Project Coordinator

Who We Are:

Gosh Enterprises is a dynamic, rapidly growing company that oversees a family of brands:

• Charleys: A 820+ unit restaurant brand known worldwide for serving the #1 Philly Cheesesteak in the World
• Bibibop Asian Grill: An award winning, 60+ unit Korean-inspired fast casual restaurant concept
• Lenny’s Grill and Subs: A Memphis-based 70+ unit chain serving high quality deli subs and hot subs
• Charleys Kids: A non-profit, partnering with likeminded organizations around the world to provide food, education, and mentorship to at-risk children.
• Solar Planet: A company that provides solar field advisory and installation services

How We Build Our Team:

We seek exceptional team members who are passionate about our “why” and exhibit the following values:

• Owner Mentality: Focus on results and impact, not activities. Take accountabilities, especially when things get tough. Always ask “what’s mine to own”. Never point fingers
• Humility: Seek to understand and embrace what is true about the environment and self. Other-centered; genuinely see other people as important as self
• Growth-mindset: Resilient when things get tough. Believe that he/she can grow with new knowledge, practice, reflection and learning experiences. Actively seek out various opportunities to learn. Ready and willing to unlearn and relearn when reality challenges existing paradigms
• Entrepreneurial: Ingenuous and creative when resources are limited. Excited by the prospect of doing more with less. Able to move forward with incomplete information. Does not need to wait “till everything is ready.” Take calculated risks
• People Leader: Actively invest in the growth and success of his/her team through serving, encouraging, and coaching 
• Excellence: Strive to execute with excellence in all endeavors

Position Objective:

Plans, directs, and coordinates activities of designated project to ensure that goals or objectives of project are accomplished within prescribed time frame and funding parameters by performing the following duties personally or through subordinates.

Accountabilities:

• Work with our Operations to develop a scope of work and set up a remote or site meeting with Tenant coordinator, Architects, General Contractors and Building officials to establish the extent of the work.
• Work with selected Architect from our preferred list and put preliminary plans together and assist with review and approval of plans, landlord approval, permitting, bidding, ETC.
• Direct the general contractor bid process, qualify estimates, contracts and assist with selection.
• Coordinate with architect and general contractor, establish and maintain the construction schedule.
• Respond to requests for information RFIs and coordinate closely with architect and engineer.
• Review and approve all signage and coordinate with sign vendor.
• Work closely with the operations to ensure all required orders are placed for POS systems, equipment orders, small wares, Coke, Lipton Tea, grand opening kits, ETC.
• Work with the GC to set up all Building Inspections to obtain the CO including Health.
• Conduct the final punch walk with the operations and general contractor, monitor the punch list items and take photos to share with Operations to show compliance.
• Work with Operations to ensure a smooth transition from construction to training.
• Follow up to ensure that all closed out documentation is provided to the department by the general contractor.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, or related field.
• 5+ years of Design and/or Construction Management Experience.
• 5+ years of QSR/Casual Dining Restaurant Experience.
• Proven project management experience.
• PMP or equivalent certification, preferred.
• Willingness to travel to job sites as needed, approximately 50% of the time.

Specific Skills:

• Ability to network and build strong partnerships inside and outside the organization.
• Strong organizational and planning skills.
• Exceptional oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize and manage numerous projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent critical thinking and problem-solving skills with strong attention to detail
• Outstanding customer service skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite; specifically, Excel.
• Experience and knowledge with Smartsheet reporting system.
• Familiarity with construction/project management software (i.e., Smartsheets, Microsoft Project Scheduler)
• Team player with leadership abilities.
• Vendor management, build relationship with vendors.
• Ability to budget, schedule, negotiate, and control costs.

 Total Rewards:

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid vacation and sick/personal days

401K with company match

Quarterly bonus

Voluntary term life insurance for employee, spouse, and children

         Short-term disability

         Wellness activity reimbursement

         Tuition reimbursement

        Professional development