Job Details
Job Location
1000 – Falls Church, VA
Position Type
Full Time
Salary Range
$100,000.00 – $150,000.00 Salary
Job Category
Construction
Description
District Taco is looking for an energetic candidate with an entrepreneurial spirit to fill the VP of New Store Development (VPNSD) position. The VPNSD will be responsible for guiding franchisees through the site selection process, and managing new restaurant design/construction projects, and will report to the Chief Operating Officer. An ideal candidate is interested in working in a startup environment, capable of managing uncertainty, and takes ownership in their surroundings.
Responsibilities:
- Conduct feasibility studies for new real estate projects
- Oversee real estate and lease negotiations
- Lead teams of designers, architects, engineers, and contractors in generating plans for new locations and major renovations
- Prepare and maintain project level financial projections and analyses
- Develop and enforce schedules for construction projects
- Provide final approval on construction contracts and drawings
- Manage zoning, entitlement, inspection, and permitting activities
- Conduct general construction site visits and participate in development meetings
- Develop and record brand standards where necessary
- Ensure brand standards are upheld by general contractor and subcontractors
- Certify verbal and contractual obligations are met by external parties, and approve payments
- Research, implement, test and monitor changes to standard materials and equipment
- Negotiate sourcing agreements with suppliers of mission critical materials and equipment
- Manage inventory and sourcing of parts, equipment, and materials
- Develop a system to schedule and monitor performance of contracts
- Present plans, budgets, and schedules to company leadership
- Use CAD software to communicate and contribute ideas during design
Qualifications
Qualifications:
- Experience
- 5+ years of experience in Construction Management, Engineering, Real Estate Development, or related field
- Should have some experience in hospitality setting
- Education
- Bachelor’s degree in related field required
- Master’s degree in a related field a plus
- Computer Skills
- Highly proficient in MS Office Suite, Google Suite, and common business software
- CAD software experience a plus
- Other Qualifications
- Exceptional communication skills (English fluency required)
- Ability to work independently and as a part of a team
- Thorough understanding of engineering, architectural, and other construction drawings.