Design Project Manager

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Job Summary

The Design Project Manager, Field is responsible for managing design projects from conceptual development through execution. He/she is responsible for developing construction documents and implementing the documents across prototype, in-line, conversion, new construction and renovation restaurant projects for Papa John’s corporate and franchisee locations. The candidate will ensure the construction drawing designs, brand standards, and details are coordinated throughout the set. This role will manage multiple life-cycle design projects for Papa John’s restaurants/stores.

Duties and Responsibilities (other duties as assigned)

• Manage multiple projects from initial design concept through permitting, budget approval and final completion
• Responsible for managing consultant professional fees, schedules and budgets
• Organize and coordinates all aspects of design using both internal and external resources
• Interface with other teams (Operations, Real Estate, Property Management, Site Development, Construction, Purchasing, etc.) to adapt Brand design standards to specific sites
• Provides schematic plans, elevations, renderings and design development details; highly efficient at producing design development drawings
• Reviews surveys and new site plans and creates “as built” plans
• Review construction documents for accuracy, coordination and design intent
• Coordinate planning/permitting functions with construction manager and external consultants.
• Approves shop drawings, reviews proposals of proposed FF&E
• Stay abreast of evolving design and construction means and methods through continuing education programs and other informational sources

Everybody loves pizza, which means they also love the people who are behind the scenes working to deliver it. This is complex and challenging work – but let’s face it – it’s also pizza! If you want a fulfilling career with a company that’s always moving forward, we’re the right place.

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