Principal Development Lead Jobs

The Principal Development Lead is responsible for managing the development process (design, entitlement and permitting) for new Chick-fil-A locations. This includes both Free Standing units and InLine units. This person in this role works closely with Real Estate, Legal, Franchisee Selection and Construction, as well as outside professionals and vendors.
Our Flexible Future model offers a healthy mix of working in person and virtually, strengthening key elements of the Chick-fil-A culture by fostering collaboration and community.
Responsibilities

• Qualify and approve project related invoices
• Work closely with CFA Real Estate and Design staff to provide input during the pre-construction phase of each project
• Approve and execute contracts and purchase orders
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Represent CFA at public hearings as part of the project approval process
• Manage / lead civil engineers, architects, sign vendors, traffic consultants, land use attorneys, etc. through the project approvals process
• Collaborate with Construction to value engineer site plans and to develop project cost estimates to aid in decision making
• Manage / lead outsource partners, surveyors, sign vendors and geotechnical / environmental partners in conducting due diligence on proposed new stores

Minimum Qualifications

• 7+ years project management responsibilities in a similar or related retail construction business
• Self-motivated to continuously improve.
• Ability to represent CFA at public hearings. Ability to manage multiple projects and prepare project costs
• Proficiency in reading and understanding architectural, structural, mechanical, electrical, and civil engineering documents.
• Prepare development and construction budgets.

Minimum Years Of Experience
7
Travel Requirements
40%
Required Level Of Education
Bachelor's Degree
Major/Concentration
Engineering, Building Construction, Architecture, or B.B.A. with major in Real Estate or related degree