About the role
Who is Taco Bell?
Taco Bell was born and raised in California and has been around since 1962. We went from selling everyone’s favorite Crunchy Tacos on the West Coast to a global brand with 8,200+ restaurants, 350 franchise organizations, that serve 42+ million fans each week around the globe. We’re not only the largest Mexican-inspired quick service brand (QSR) in the world, we’re also part of the biggest restaurant group in the world: Yum! Brands.
Much of our fan love and authentic connection with our communities are rooted in being rebels with a cause. From ensuring we use high quality, sustainable ingredients to elevating restaurant technology in ways that hasn’t been done before… we will continue to be inclusive, bold, challenge the status quo and push industry boundaries.
We’re a company that celebrates and advocates for different, has bold self-expression, strives for a better future, and brings the fun while we’re at it. We fuel our culture with real people who bring unique experiences. We inspire and enable our teams and the world to Live Más.
At Taco Bell, we’re Cultural Rebels. Want to join in on the passion-fueled fun? Learn more about the career below.
About the Job:
Taco Bell is looking to hire an experienced Development Project Coordinator who is interested in joining a Category One development team reinventing the way Taco Bell builds, renovates, and maintains restaurants. This individual will be responsible for regional support for new, remodel, and maintenance projects in the US. You must have a passion for providing world-class support for our development teams by collaboratively working across various teams while consistently modeling Taco Bell’s unique Live Mas Culture.
The Development Project Coordinator will report to the Sr. Manager of Construction. This position is ideal for individuals with high accountability, strong analytical skills, effective communication, and a collaborative mentality.
The Day-to-Day:
- Report project status and coordinate utility setups, bonds, and project-specific requirements, communicating with all stakeholders (i.e., Development, Operations, Marketing, Technology, Technicians contractors, distributors, franchisees, and vendors).
- Develop and send project notices, utilizing strong communication skills to correspond with city personnel, vendors, contractors, franchisees, and internal staff.
- Track project budgets and report changes, verify and approve invoices, and review construction project draws for approval; Resolve payment issues with vendors and manage reimbursable funds and allowances, ensuring compliance with Brand standards and approved plans.
- Monitor project timelines and report changes, scheduling and managing meetings at critical milestones through project completion; Oversee 3rd Party Vendor scheduling and coordination.
- Maintain project databases, manage the construction bid process, and handle contracts and documentation, ensuring legal compliance and timely closeouts with General Contractors.
- Oversee project tracking using SmartSheet, permit acquisition, financial tasks (including writing GELCO checks for permits and utilities), onboarding, vendor issue resolution, and documentation management, ensuring compliance with company policies and audit guidelines.
Is This You?
- Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent work experience in Construction, Real Estate, Architecture, Facilities or Development related field.
- 2+ years of experience in construction coordination and/or project management
- Proficient in Microsoft Office, Excel, Outlook, Smartsheet, PowerPoint and love learning new computer skills.
- The ability to make project decisions on your own or with minimal direction.
- Phenomenal, organized multitasker who enjoys an exciting fast-paced environment.
- Great communicator (both written and oral)
Work-Hard, Play-Hard:
- Hybrid work schedule and year-round flex day Friday
- Onsite childcare through Bright Horizons
- Onsite dining center and game room (yes, there is a Taco Bell inside the building)
- Onsite dry cleaning, laundry services, carwash,
- Onsite gym with fitness classes and personal trainer sessions
- Up to 4 weeks of vacation per year plus holidays and time off for volunteering
- Generous parental leave for all new parents and adoption assistance program
- 401(k) with a 6% matching contribution from Yum! Brands with immediate vesting
- Comprehensive medical & dental including prescription drug benefits and 100% preventive care
- Discounts, free food, swag and… honestly, too many
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