Senior Construction Project specialist

The Senior Construction Project specialist (Remodel) is responsible for assisting with project management related to Remodels/Refresh and Roll Out projects as well as related special projects. This position oversees equipment planning, ordering, and scheduling, working with other departments and vendors/business partners, and sets up and leads project calls with other departments and Operations on remodels and equipment roll outs to ensure project deadlines are met. The Senior Construction Project specialist (Remodel) manages the Dashboard database for use by the Construction Team to track project schedules and costs. This position participates in a variety of special projects to enhance the efficiency of the department.
Oversees equipment ordering, planning, and scheduling for all Remodel/Refresh projects, working closely with various departments and vendors/business partners, etc. Works with vendors on project logistics (e.g. shipping times for equipment, etc.).
Convenes and leads project communications calls with Operations and other departments concerning store closing and re-opening, etc. to ensure project deadlines are met.
Manages the Dashboard database for use by the Construction Team to track project schedules and costs. Ensures all construction and vendor information is up-to-date, in compliance, and available to all construction project team members. .
Performs a variety of special projects as requested by Restaurant Development Directors and initiates programs and processes to enhance the efficiency of the department.
Assists with store reconstruction projects after natural disasters. Oversees schedule, costs, and vendors as well as project communications.
Creates procedural training guides from improved department processes and procedures and monitors their effectiveness. Helps with training others in enhanced, more efficient processes.
Hybrid remote schedule
~Yearly bonus opportunity*
~ Full medical, dental, and vision insurance *
~ On-site fitness center, biometric screen, and flu shot clinic
~ 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*
~ Benefits available for eligible permanent full time associates
Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required, with course work in business and accounting
Minimum five years of construction/facilities-related experience
Successful completion of initial and periodically required training (including but not limited to store training, Recognizing & Preventing Sexual Harassment training, Conscious inclusion training, and Landmark Forum, etc.)
Obtaining a valid Food Handler's Card within 30 days of employment is a requirement of this position.
Founded in Glendale, California, we are now the largest family-owned American Chinese Restaurant concept in America. With close to 2,300 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.
We value diversity in all forms and know the strength it brings. Workplace equality allows for creative ideas to bloom, diverse points of view to be heard, and improves overall happiness. 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 accommodations.