Director Of Construction And Design

DIN TAI FUNG RESTAURANTS
Job Title: Director of Construction and Design Compensation: $150,000 - $220,000 Annually (Depending on Experience) + Bonus Eligibility Location: Hybrid - Office located in Arcadia, California
About Us:
Din Tai Fung is a Chinese restaurant specializing in Xiao Long Bao, or steamed soup dumplings, each made by hand with our “Golden Ratio” of 18 folds. Originally founded in Taiwan as a cooking oil retail business in 1958, Din Tai Fung was reborn as a dumpling and noodle restaurant in 1972. Since its founding, Din Tai Fung has become world-renowned for its quality, standardization, and service, and currently has over 170 locations worldwide, including 13 US locations in California, Washington, Oregon, and Nevada.
About the Role:
Din Tai Fung is seeking a Director of Construction and Design with 10+ years of relevant restaurant/retail/hospitality sector experience in the construction and design industry. This is a hybrid position based out of our headquarters in Arcadia, CA. This critical role leads the Din Tai Fung construction and design team and project teams of architects, engineers, consultants, contractors, vendors, and other professionals through the process of design and construction of new Din Tai Fung restaurant build-outs, remodels, and facilities assignments.
Responsibilities:

• Ability to develop and maintain long-term relationships with construction-related and business professionals
• Demonstrate skills in managing successful projects and consistently meeting/exceeding client expectations and deadlines
• Exceptional interpersonal skills (i.e. high emotional intelligence)
• A motivated self-starter with a positive attitude and high level of personal integrity and business ethics who thrives in a collaborative team environment
• Polished executive presence and exceptional verbal and written communication skills
• Discretion in handing confidential information
• Strong organizational, analytical, negotiation and problem-solving skills
• Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of project controls, project management, construction documentation and sequencing
• Possess working knowledge of alternate materials/methods, construction costs, value-engineering techniques and building/occupancy laws and lease requirements

Job Requirements:

• Maintaining confidentiality regarding all proprietary information, including but not limited to SOPs
• Experience managing project teams successfully through all phases of the development and construction process
• Positive and Professional Attitude
• Experience working as an Owner's Representative or Project Manager representing the interests of the real estate owner or tenant
• Adept at working with remote teams and/or in remote locations, away from a primary office
• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Architecture, Engineering, Business Management, or a related field
• Highly motivated and able to adapt to change
• 10+ years of directly-related development and project management experience, with an emphasis on hospitality sector experience

NOTE: This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying the position. Employees will be required to perform any other job-related duties assigned by their supervisor.
Salary for Director of Construction and Design:
$150,000 - $220,000 Annually (Depending on Experience) + Bonus Eligibility
Location: Hybrid - Office located in Arcadia, California
Benefits for Director of Construction and Design:

• Wellness & Health Reimbursements
• Opportunities for growth; we love promoting within!
• Employee Meal Discounts
• Din Tai Fung provides 80% employer contribution for individuals and 50% employer contribution for eligible dependents toward medical insurance plans for all eligible employees.
• 401k Plan with company match
• Competitive Pay & Benefits

Din Tai Fung is an E-Verify and Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with the Fair Chance Initiative. Potential applicants may be required to submit to a background check and drug test as part of the employment process. Din Tai Fung is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer – M/F/D/V
Applicant must be 18 years of age or older and able to provide documentation to work in the United States legally. Offer contingent on a criminal background check.
Flexible work from home options available.