Design Project Manager
The Cheesecake Factory Incorporated, Phoenix, AZ, United States
Restaurant Design Project Manager
PHOENIX, AZ
What we offer
Competitive salary and bonus opportunity
Health Benefits within 30 Days; Medical, Dental & Vision
Retirement savings program (with company match)
Tuition reimbursement
Relocation assistance
Collaborative work environment with opportunity to grow
Paid Time Off
Dining Discount of 50% off at all Fox Restaurant Concepts
Function as a design innovator to create forward thinking yet approachable restaurants
Collaborate directly with Sam Fox, the creative visionary behind FRC
The Role
We are seeking a creative thought leader with a point of view on high end design and the ability to collaborate with our founder, Sam Fox, to bring his visions to life. As a Design Project Manager, you will continually drive the vision of our concepts while successfully directing projects from ideation to completion. In this role, you are responsible for every phase of restaurant development which includes conducting conceptual exploration, establishing direction and design schedules, budgets, as well as programming and schematic design through construction. Strong ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment is required, as is a strong work ethic and positive attitude. Join a hospitality group that is known in our industry as an incubator for cutting edge concepts and visionary designs. This is an on-site position based out of our Phoenix, AZ office.
Responsibilities
Serve as a cross-functional point of contact for restaurant design and architecture standards as well as facilitate flow of design communication and controls
Contribute to design project/program strategies and target objectives based on project goals and requirements
Conduct initial test fits and space plans using AutoCAD
Create design presentations using Sketchup, Photoshop, InDesign, and Enscape
Coordinate with outside architecture and design consultants to communicate design intent
Create and manage design schedules in MSProject
Create full construction documents for interiors, including millwork details.
Responsible for interior and exterior signage coordination
Responsible for managing the permit submittal and approval process.
Specify FFE items and coordinate outside designer’s specifications
Review design materials and FFE for budget and lead time
Review consultant drawings for correctness and FRC standards and preferences
Work with construction to make sure there is no overlap in GC provided/Owner provided items
Build and maintain design consultant budgets
Design CA including reviewing and managing responses to RFIs, submittals and shop drawings.
Conduct site visits for the purpose of attending installs and construction progress meetings
Maintain and periodically review and recommend changes to design standards, guidelines, and procedures
Review processes and best practices and make recommendations for enhancements, improvements
Requirements
Bachelor's Degree in Interior Design or Architecture
5+ years of design experience in a luxury hospitality, restaurant, or hotel environment
Must have experience in all phases of the project from schedules, budgets, programming and schematic design through construction documentation and administration.
Strong understanding of AutoCAD, Sketchup, Photoshop, InDesign, and Enscape.
Knowledge of project management software
NCIDQ and LEED accreditation preferred but not required
Knowledge of general restaurant related equipment and standard practices
Strong understanding of industry standard building codes including ADAAG, IBC, NFPA, etc.
Knowledge of sustainable building practices a plus
Skilled in developing and maintaining specifications
Working knowledge of lighting
Working knowledge of drapery
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer
Proof of eligibility to work in the United States is required
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PHOENIX, AZ
What we offer
Competitive salary and bonus opportunity
Health Benefits within 30 Days; Medical, Dental & Vision
Retirement savings program (with company match)
Tuition reimbursement
Relocation assistance
Collaborative work environment with opportunity to grow
Paid Time Off
Dining Discount of 50% off at all Fox Restaurant Concepts
Function as a design innovator to create forward thinking yet approachable restaurants
Collaborate directly with Sam Fox, the creative visionary behind FRC
The Role
We are seeking a creative thought leader with a point of view on high end design and the ability to collaborate with our founder, Sam Fox, to bring his visions to life. As a Design Project Manager, you will continually drive the vision of our concepts while successfully directing projects from ideation to completion. In this role, you are responsible for every phase of restaurant development which includes conducting conceptual exploration, establishing direction and design schedules, budgets, as well as programming and schematic design through construction. Strong ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment is required, as is a strong work ethic and positive attitude. Join a hospitality group that is known in our industry as an incubator for cutting edge concepts and visionary designs. This is an on-site position based out of our Phoenix, AZ office.
Responsibilities
Serve as a cross-functional point of contact for restaurant design and architecture standards as well as facilitate flow of design communication and controls
Contribute to design project/program strategies and target objectives based on project goals and requirements
Conduct initial test fits and space plans using AutoCAD
Create design presentations using Sketchup, Photoshop, InDesign, and Enscape
Coordinate with outside architecture and design consultants to communicate design intent
Create and manage design schedules in MSProject
Create full construction documents for interiors, including millwork details.
Responsible for interior and exterior signage coordination
Responsible for managing the permit submittal and approval process.
Specify FFE items and coordinate outside designer’s specifications
Review design materials and FFE for budget and lead time
Review consultant drawings for correctness and FRC standards and preferences
Work with construction to make sure there is no overlap in GC provided/Owner provided items
Build and maintain design consultant budgets
Design CA including reviewing and managing responses to RFIs, submittals and shop drawings.
Conduct site visits for the purpose of attending installs and construction progress meetings
Maintain and periodically review and recommend changes to design standards, guidelines, and procedures
Review processes and best practices and make recommendations for enhancements, improvements
Requirements
Bachelor's Degree in Interior Design or Architecture
5+ years of design experience in a luxury hospitality, restaurant, or hotel environment
Must have experience in all phases of the project from schedules, budgets, programming and schematic design through construction documentation and administration.
Strong understanding of AutoCAD, Sketchup, Photoshop, InDesign, and Enscape.
Knowledge of project management software
NCIDQ and LEED accreditation preferred but not required
Knowledge of general restaurant related equipment and standard practices
Strong understanding of industry standard building codes including ADAAG, IBC, NFPA, etc.
Knowledge of sustainable building practices a plus
Skilled in developing and maintaining specifications
Working knowledge of lighting
Working knowledge of drapery
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer
Proof of eligibility to work in the United States is required
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