Manager Construction & Development Services

The Manager, Development Services will play a key role in supporting the construction team by tracking and reporting on key data points in the construction/development timeline and managing the integration of the company’s new project management system (Pro Core). This person will also assist in the continual improvement of administrative processes, communications, and reporting associated with the construction team. The manager role is an opportunity to learn and grow into a Senior Manager role within the construction team as a construction project manager or development project manager.

This position will interact with all areas and disciplines within our Development Team, primarily providing support to the Construction Team.

Software Management & Administrative Support Duties & Responsibilities

• Set up and ongoing system administration of new Pro Core construction project management software.
• Train new and existing construction team associates on how to use the Pro Core tool; interact with outside vendors as it relates to Procore.
• Maintain monthly reports that track and document all company construction project related activities which include the New & Relo Development Schedule, Roadmap, Closeout Tracker Reports, Company Cost Budget Detail, as well as others as needed.
• Support Construction Team interface with IT & Finance partners to include tracking project approvals, coordination of internal and external communications and documents to develop relationships and drive business.
• Play a key role in ongoing enhancements to Pro Core through process streamlining and enhanced reporting.
• Participate in company meetings and conference calls;
  Establish strong cross-functional relationships within Panera.
• Learn additional skills promoting continued learning and growth in the Construction field such as project lifecycle management and analytics.
• Support communications with design consultants, permit expediters, landlords, utility companies and city officials throughout due diligence, design, and pre-construction phases of development projects.
• Coordinate the shop drawing review, approval and distribution process between Design, Construction, consultants and Franchisee.
• Manage overall project schedules utilizing Fran Connect to create and continuously update all cafe projects.
• Identify, manage, and minimize risks associated with challenging project variables throughout entire project life cycles.
• Prepare and present project status reports on all applicable development projects at regularly scheduled project status meetings.
• Coordinate implementation of Quarterly releases by priority as well as distribution of Construction and Design bulletins that are issued regularly.

Company Remodel and Special Projects Roles & Responsibilities

• Process due diligence for new development including scheduling and communication with consultants, tracking progress, reviewing submitted reports, providing recommended action steps, and coordinating the distribution of reports.
• Manage the plan production and permitting process for new company cafes, and/or any development project that might require plans and/or permits.
• Communicate with design consultants, permit expediters, landlords, utility companies and city officials throughout due diligence, design, and pre-construction phases of development projects.
• Coordinate the shop drawing review, approval and distribution process between Design, Construction, consultants, and Panera Purchasing.
• Manage overall project schedules utilizing the Procore program and/or Microsoft Project by creating and continuously updating all café projects.
• Identify, manage, and minimize risks associated with challenging project variables throughout entire project life cycles.
• Monitor all Company projects…