Franchise VP Real Estate and Construction

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Bonus based on performance
• Competitive salary
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Job Description :

The VP of Real Estate and Construction is responsible for delivering and managing all Real Estate and Construction processes from site selection to project completion for Beloved Brands owner-operators. The role requires a strategic thinker with a strong background in construction management, excellent communication & negotiation skills, and ability to manage in-house teams and vendor partners to ensure projects are completed on time and within budget.

A successful VP of Real Estate & Construction fosters communication and reporting amongst franchisees, brand partners and fellow functional leaders to ensure coordination, clarity and problem solving.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Act as a liaison between Franworth and our brand partners regarding all Real Estate and Construction activities
• Provide guidance and support to franchisees throughout the real estate and construction phases, addressing and ensuring smooth project completion
• Develop a strong relationship with all brand leaders to proactively identify issues and implement solutions within processes, vendors, franchisees, etc.
• Set real estate and build out strategies and resource plans for the brand portfolio
• Select and manage real estate third party providers establishing clear site selection criteria, financial and approval processes for franchisees
• Set construction and project management strategy for BB
• Select and manage third party brand architects, adhering to brand design and standards
• Select and manage Construction PM third parties establishing key performance metrics (e.g. time FA to CO)
• Track and analyze all build out item 7 data
• Ensure all brands have design and construction manuals and construction adheres to brand standards
• Build internal BB capability to insource R/E and Construction PM capability
• Work closely with the onboarding team for alignment on franchisee status and support throughout the entire opening process

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree
• Minimum of 5-10 years of experience in construction management, with a focus on franchise brands.
• Proven track record of successfully managing multiple construction projects simultaneously.
• Strong knowledge of construction methods, materials, and regulations.
• Proficiency in construction management software and tools.
• Ability to work under pressure, to meet short deadlines, and to collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to collaborate and communicate seamlessly with all levels.
• Strong decision-making skills.