Vice President Of Real Estate And Construction | Restaurant | Salary To 160K

Restaurant Vice President of Real Estate & Construction

Growing Company – Urgent Need

Salary: $150,000 - $160,000 + Strong Benefits and Bonus packages

We are a fast casual concept that is not only rapidly growing across the United States, but internationally as well. Everything is customizable, made to order, and most importantly…delicious! Our food has been made in a way that is not only able to be enjoyed fresh in one of our 125 locations, but can also travel well for delivery/take-out. Every market we’ve entered, we have become an immediate hit and the-place for lunches, dinners, and catered events.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct field inspections to ensure adherence to plans, specifications, and design intent for quality assurance.
• Organize market tours involving field operations and senior leadership.
• Develop and maintain the company's real estate strategy in assigned established and new markets, including market research and collaboration with Real Estate and Design & Construction Departments to update and manage market development plans.
• Supervise and develop Project Managers.
• Manage relationships with brokers, oversee site selection, and handle drafting and negotiation of Letters of Intent, in coordination with Legal team for lease negotiations.
• Collaborate closely with development team members to expedite projects and mitigate risks, guiding critical transaction paths.
• Lead value engineering initiatives to align investment with ROI requirements, optimizing construction costs without compromising quality or timelines.
• Source, assess, and oversee construction infrastructure including consultants, material and equipment vendors, and general contractors.
• Foster long-term relationships with restaurant development infrastructure to promote teamwork and achieve objectives.
• Plan, track, and monitor project progress using Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).
• Negotiate contract terms and conditions, considering the economic implications.
• Create and manage department and Capital Expenditure (CapEx) budgets.
• Prepare comprehensive deal presentations for senior management approval.
• Evaluate proposals for new restaurants, relocations, expansions, renewals, and closures.

Benefits:

• Vision Insurance
• 401k matching program
• Bonuses
• Snacks and Beer in a fun home office environment
• Health & Dental Insurance

Qualifications

• Planning, scoping, and execution of restaurant builds, remodels, and conversions
• Minimum of 5+ years’ experience in commercial real estate, including market analysis & planning, site selection, portfolio management, and negotiations.
• Strong analytical, prioritizing, interpersonal, problem-solving, presentation, project management & planning skills.
• Cross functional knowledge and management/leadership skills relative to due diligence and entitlement aspects of specific projects.
• Computer knowledge of excel, windows, Microsoft project and other design and development programs
• Outstanding oral, written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to develop and maintain collaborative relationships with peers and colleagues across the organization as well as external clients, Landlord, Developers.
• College Degree in relevant field required, (Architecture, civil engineering, construction management), or commensurate experience
• Minimum of 5-7 years current construction experience in ground up & conversions; restaurant industry experience required for consideration