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Project Manager- Design & Construction

Employer:	Compass Group
Job Location:	Charlotte , NC
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Industry Type:	Facility - Building Owners
Job Description:	Charlotte-based Compass Group North America is the leader in foodservice management and support services. By combining fresh ideas with the industry’s greatest talent, we continue to set the standards for food and service excellence. Our vision for success is a powerful one – to continue to rise above the competition in every aspect of our business – from leading-edge technology, to purchasing, to foodservice, to catering and vending, to facilities management and support services. That kind of commitment commands only the best, and it’s our great people providing great service that generates our great results. In turn, it’s important to us that our talented employees be given the proper resources to achieve their fullest potential. Play a key role in our future success: Job Summary: MORRISON MANAGEMENT SPECIALISTS - PROJECT MANAGER - DESIGN & CONSTRUCTION CAN BE LOCATED ANYWHERE IN U.S. As the ideal candidate, you should have five plus years of experience of Design Build Process for Retail Environments. You should be well-rounded in design concepts and construction process with exceptional communication and people skills. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to manage projects from conceptual planning through construction. Qualified candidates will have had experience overseeing Design Development, Contract Documents and Construction for multiple projects, coordinating needs for the Architect of Record and General Contractor; and work with the operations team on developing food facilities concepts that are creative and functional. Responsibilities: * Leads all relationship building and interactions between field division managers and Morrison corporate * Facilitates the development of relationship retention between Morrison internal and external clients * Processes, defines and develops contractual obligations through definition of scope of work for design services and construction proposals * Directs communication between upper management and the field in order to achieve efficiencies when implementing problem solving and decision making * Pursues profitability for all projects by empowering and realigning human capital and by effective management of resources * Oversees and approves final contract terms with service providers i.e. Architects, Engineers. General Contractors and designers * Coordinates wants and needs of operations with realities of architect and MEP engineers to meet expectations, budget and schedule * Orchestrates review of proposed layouts, specifications and design details with field operations team to ensure that design meets their needs and project criteria * Supervises budgets, oversees all projects interdependencies and efficiencies and is responsible for meeting project objectives and expectations * Forecasts, identifies and informs of potential hurdles and conflicts to the field and with Morrison Internal and External Clients * Readjusts timelines and resources accordingly based on potential schedules or priority delays * Coordinates with GC Project Manager on all project schedules and logistics * Motivates for continuous improvement and opportunities with a WIN-WIN approach * Communicates regularly with Director Of Retail and other upper management members, Operational Field Managers, Culinary team, Retail Marketing Managers and Project Managers on projects status * Develops innovative procedure and activities that provide “ fit for purpose” solutions Qualifications: * 4 year Degree preferred * 5 year proven track record of Management of similar responsibility * College Degree preferred * Some AutoCAD knowledge helpful * Knowledge of Microsoft Office, Excel, Word and PowerPoint * Demonstrated experience working under pressure and managing multiple tasks at once, flexibility and adaptability to unexpected changes, and demonstrated experience in meeting/exceeding deadlines * Food Industry Development Experience through Construction preferred * Above Average Writing and Presentation skills * High level communication skill * Appropriate level of technical skill * Appropriate level of creative skill * Must pass critical reviews of professional competence * Capable of traveling 80% of the time to meet with customers and operators * Must be able to lift 40 pounds Great People. Great Service. Great Results. At Compass Group North America, our superior balance of efficiency and quality attract the highest caliber level of service our clients deserve. We retain the finest workers with a highly competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits plan. If you're looking for a career where you set the standard for personal advancement, then Compass Group North America is for you! Working together, we will continue to experience success as the industry's best.
Company Description:	Compass Group, North America is the leader in food management and hospitality. By combining fresh ideas with the industry’s greatest talent, we continue to set the standards for food and service excellence. We are an $8.8 billion organization with associates throughout the US, Mexico and Canada. Our parent company is UK-based Compass Group PLC, a $20.2 billion foodservice company. In 2007, Compass Group PLC was named the world’s 13th largest employer by Fortune magazine.