Construction Consultant

1 week ago

Bloomington, United States International Dairy Queen, Inc. Full time

Since 1940, Dairy Queen® has been one of the world’s best known and loved brands. Based in Minneapolis, MN, International Dairy Queen Inc., (IDQ), is the parent company of American Dairy Queen Corporation. As a leading franchisor, there are more than 7,000 independently owned and operated restaurants in the U.S., Canada and more than 20 countries around the world. IDQ is a subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway Inc. (Berkshire) which is led by Warren Buffett, the legendary investor and CEO of Berkshire.

Here at IDQ, we create extraordinary Fan experiences every day and we do this through our commitment to hiring and retaining only the best in class talent. We firmly believe that our employees are the catalyst to the success of the company where their initiative, strategic thinking, and entrepreneurial spirit are recognized and rewarded. We're looking for motivated, passionate and dedicated individuals with an inherent need and ambition to go after bigger challenges.



We have an exciting opportunity for a Construction Consultant.  The Construction Consultant will coordinate, manage and direct the construction process and field construction operations to achieve restaurant openings in a timely manner that delivers economic value to our franchisees. Utilize knowledge of construction practices, industry trends, governmental code compliance, onsite inspections and interpretation of contract documents.

Key Accountabilities Include:

Site Visits

  • Perform site inspections of the projects to determine the performance of the design standards, specifications, general contractor, and integrity of the construction process and as built construction. Analyze problems with construction process and provide solutions for those areas that do not meet acceptable performance levels.
  • Recommend solutions to conflicts that arise during the construction of a restaurant, and efficiently manage the resolution among franchisee, general contractor, ADQ operations and ADQ management

Internal and external advising

  • Interpret construction contract documents to a wide variety of site applications, geography, design codes and material applications. Provide advice to the franchisee, architect, general contractor and city officials on build out of projects.
  • Review prototype plans for construction detailing, accuracy in dimensions, notations and direction to specifications.
  • Coach and assist in developing skills in the architectural technicians understanding the construction process and contractor’s interpretation of the drawings.
  • Counsel with the franchisee on the overall construction, equipment and on managing the change order process, applications for payment, lien waivers and the project closeout documents.

Project documentation

  • Maintain accurate project documentation that can provide direction for improvements or cost reduction in the development of future locations for other departments and in the prototype plans.
  • Accurately track and document projects construction cycle and milestones by means of established reporting systems and processes.

Education/Experience:

  • Bachelors Degree in Construction Management or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and work experience.
  • 3 to 5 years of directly related experience as a construction project manager or job superintendent, required.
  • Experience working within a franchisor organization, preferably a QSR brand.

Skills:

  • Strong negotiating skills.
  • Excellent follow-through skills to close out assigned construction projects and follow through on resolving issues. Strong ability to multi-task and prioritize multiple projects and requests simultaneously, within an intense, deadline-driven environment.
  • Strong knowledge of building systems; electrical, plumbing and HVAC.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to articulate design concepts to a variety of audiences.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.   You must be work authorized in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship.

Benefits

Our benefit package supports the well-being of our employees and their families.  Our comprehensive benefit package includes, medical, dental, 401K match, paid time off (including volunteer time as well as parental leave) and so much more  To learn more about our great benefit offerings, Click Here.

Work Environment

Most positions located out of our global headquarters in Bloomington, MN will work a hybrid work schedule where you will work 2 collaboration days a week.  Additional in office time may be required to support team/project needs.  Positions will be identified as “remote eligible” when consideration will be given to candidates outside of drivable distance to our Bloomington office.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

We are committed to creating a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion for all who touch DQ.  We believe in and commit to fostering a community where employees bring their authentic selves to work; where we recruit, engage and retain employees, franchise owners and suppliers with diverse background and identities; and where everyone feels welcome engaging with our DQ brand.

 

IDQ is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values the strength diversity brings to the workplace. IDQ participates in the US E-Verify program.  You must be work authorized in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship.

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