Development Project Manager

Just Salad is looking for aDevelopment Project Manager to join the Development Team! The Development Manageris responsible for new store development from initial site conception & LOI negotiationto construction start. The primary responsibilities willbe managing the project development phase that includes the project schedules, consultantmanagement, landlord coordination, securing permit and communicatingcross-functionally to all internal departments as well as external vendors,consultants, and contractors.

Thisposition will report to the Director of Project Development

Thisposition will be on site in our NYC office

• Manage project communication between departments including Real Estate,Legal, Design, Construction, Operations, Marketing and external team membersincluding Consultants, Landlords, Local Municipalities, etc.
• Forecast schedules for an average of 25 projects while managing tasks toensure the projects stay on schedule, including updating critical dates in SiteFolio and distributing monthly development schedules.
• Report to Leadership on a weekly basis. Consistently focus on reducing timelines to meet goals and recognizeopportunities for reduced durations.
• Prioritize projects and team member deliverables (from realestate, design, construction and procurement).
• Primary point of contact for Landlords for projectdevelopment post LOI/Lease through construction start.
• Coordinate with developers and landlords throughout projectdevelopment to ensure all construction documents were fully reviewed, approved,and consistent.
• Manage landlord notice requests for drawing approvals, credit letters andpossession letters.
• Manage Landlord allowance application process to secure collection of TI.
• Direct team of architectural consultants, civil engineers andpermit consultants for each project through phases of contract, siteinvestigation, conceptual plans, CD production, permitting, construction andclose-out.
• Negotiate contract pricing, terms and quality/servicestipulations, and enforce cost and performance expectations.
• Minimize Just Salads risk through ordering due diligence andperforming an analysis of Existing Condition Surveys, Alta Surveys,Geotechnical Reports, Environmental Surveys, ALTA surveys, sign code studies,traffic studies, etc.
• Lead design kick off meetings with consultants, designers, and projectteam members.
• Assist in lease negotiations related to work scope, exhibits, and projecttiming deliverables.
• RepresentJust Salad at various city meetings to secure approvals such as Planning andZoning,
• Secure Permits - Facilitate permit and license applications and paymentsrequired for new store opens including building, health, patio, sign variances,etc.
• Manage soft cost tracking log which documents consultant contracts, addservices, and all other development soft cost invoices for new store opens
• Manage bid notification emails to architect and distributing bidpackages to General Contractors and Vendors using Procore
• File document management on Sharepoint and Site Folio including newproject set up and ensuring all documents are up to date.

RequiredKnowledge and Skills

• 3-5years of project management experience
• Experienceworking in the following industries: food + beverage, hospitality, retailpreferred
• Excellentoral and written communications skills, highly organized and detail oriented.
• Currentknowledge of relevant professional building codes, health codes and complianceissues.
• Abilityto work both independently and in a team environment.
• Strongwork ethic and professional attitude with ability to thrive in a fluid,fast-moving, high pressure and constantly changing business environment.
• Abilityto manage multiple project timelines and schedules simultaneously and work withlittle supervision to produce high quality work on strict timelines.
• Excellentcomputer skills and proficiency required.

Benefits:

• AnnualSalary of $110,000 - $120,000 + eligible to participate in our corporate bonusprogram. Salary dependent on experience
• PaidVacation, Sick Days, and Holidays
• Medical,Dental, and Vision Insurance
• VoluntaryLong-Term Disability, Hospital Indemnity, Accident, Life + AD &D Insurance
• Eligibilityto participate in our 401K
• SummerFridays
• FitnessDiscounts
• Pre-taxBenefits (Commuter Benefits, FSA, + HSA)
• FreeJust Salad while working

About Us

Just Salad is a fast-casualrestaurant chain with a mission to make everyday health and sustainabilitypossible. The brand serves craveable, accessible, plant-centric meals made withhomemade dressings, prepped-daily produce, from-scratch recipes and fresh,flavorful ingredients. Guests can choose from over 15 chef-designed salads,wraps, warm bowls, soups and smoothies. Empowering customers to Eat withPurpose, Just Salad is a Certified B Corporation and home to the worldslargest restaurant reusable program, as well as the first U.S. restaurant chainto carbon label its menu and offer a Climatarian menu category. The company wasfounded in 2006 and has over 90 locations across New York, New Jersey,Connecticut, Florida, Illinois, Pennsylvania and Massachusetts.