Cafe Development & Construction Project Manager

The Cafe Development & Construction Project Manager will manage all facets of Paris Baguette's development projects, including coordination, construction activities, and communication with internal teams and external partners. The ideal candidate will have strong construction and project management experience, business acumen, franchisee relationship skills, and an understanding of café or retail operations.

What You Will Do

Manage project development and construction, including project scopes of work, budgets, cost estimates, delivery requirements, project schedules, and risk mitigation plans. Provide recommendations for prototype, design, construction, and development process improvements. Ensure all construction-related requirements are coordinated with franchisee markets and internal stakeholders.

Why It Might Be a Fit

The ideal candidate will have strong project management skills, business acumen, franchisee relationship skills, and an understanding of café or retail operations. The candidate will be able to establish credibility and effectively communicate with franchise owners, General Managers, contractors, architects, vendors, and internal leadership.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Construction, Business, Hospitality, Operations, or a related field
• At least 5 years of progressive experience in construction project management, café/restaurant development, retail development, operations, or a related field
• Experience managing commercial construction and/or architectural projects in QSR, restaurant, retail, hospitality, or similarly fast-paced environments
• Experience managing multiple projects simultaneously across a geographically dispersed portfolio
• Experience with franchise development and/or supporting franchisees preferred
• Experience with high-volume, multi-unit café or restaurant openings strongly preferred
• Bakery/café construction and/or operational experience preferred
• Strong understanding of project budgets, construction schedules, permitting, design, vendors, and project risk management
• Strong business acumen, including an understanding of operations, production, P&L considerations, and the factors that contribute to successful café openings
• Exceptional organizational and communication skills with the ability to balance competing priorities and deliver results in a fast-paced, ever-changing, entrepreneurial environment
• Ability to establish credibility and effectively communicate with franchise owners, General Managers, contractors, architects, vendors, and internal leadership
• Strong project management skills with demonstrated ability to hold stakeholders accountable for deadlines and deliverables

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Medical, Dental, Vision benefits
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Paid time off and paid Holidays
• Free Cake for your Birthday!