Welcome page Returning Candidate? Log back in! Principal Program Lead, Strategic Reinvestment Job Function Restaurant Development Position Type Experienced Professionals Requisition ID 2024-16107 Posting Location : Location US-GA-Atlanta Overview

The Principal Program Lead is responsible for managing the development and construction of strategic reinvestment projects on existing Chick-fil-A locations in conjunction with outside partners 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 Work closely with the Strategic Reinvestment Team, Operators, Operations, and other partners to understand the individual need of the restaurant, determine the validity of the request, own the communication, and oversee the execution of the project.Partner with Facilities & Equipment and Test & Rollout teams in execution of projects.Partner with Existing Restaurants Real Estate to execute land acquisitions when applicable.Interact with cross functional teams to ensure the work proposed is supported by various stakeholdersLead and influence outsourced construction service partners in executing development and construction projects.Manage and lead surveyors, geotechnical and environmental partners in leading due diligence on proposed reinvestment projects. Facilitate pipeline discussions for a specific region of workManage and lead engineers, architects, consultants, and attorneys through the approval process.Lead and influence general contractors, vendors and suppliers through the construction process.Provide stewardship over budgets, while value engineering plans and processes through construction and development.Identify, train and onboard new partners and vendors.Represent Chick-fil-A, Inc. in public hearings and with 3rd party landlords and developers in a way that is honoring to the brand when neededManage multiple projects simultaneously with focus on the Operator, quality, construction time and value. Minimum Qualifications 8 years of relevant work experience. Preferred Qualifications 8 years of relevant experience in project or program management within the engineering, development, or construction fieldBachelor's degree in Engineering, Project management, or Construction ScienceStrong experience managing and executing programs/projects.Strong written and verbal communications skills Ability to build and foster a collaborative environment as projects/processes are created and executed.Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external partners and stakeholders.Ability to zoom in and out from the big picture to details and back as needed to drive projects to completion.PM Certification Minimum Years of Experience 8 Travel Requirements 40% Required Level of Education Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience Preferred Level of Education Bachelor's Degree Major/Concentration Real Estate, Development, Construction Science, Engineering, or Project Management Submit Resume ApplyApplyShareRefer this job to a friendRefer Sorry the Share function is not working properly at this moment. Please refresh the page and try again later. Share on your newsfeed Interested in this opportunity?

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