Project Manager, Design & Construction

Company Description

McDonald’s is proud to be one of the most recognized brands in the world, with restaurants in over 100 countries that serve 70 million customers daily. We continue to operate from a position of strength. Our updated growth strategy is focused on staying ahead of what our customers want and realizing further growth potential. Our relentless ambition is why McDonald’s remains one of the world’s leading corporations after almost 70 years. Joining McDonald's means thinking big and preparing for a career that can have influence around the world.

At McDonald’s, we see every day as a chance to create positive impact. We lead through our values centered on inclusivity, service, integrity, community and family. From support of Ronald McDonald House Charities to our Youth Opportunity project and sustainability initiatives, our values keep us dedicated to using our scale for good: good for our customers, people, industry and planet. We also offer a broad range of outstanding benefits including a sabbatical program, tuition assistance and flexible work arrangements.

Job Description

The Project Manager, Design & Construction will be responsible for ensuring the proper design execution of McDonald’s USA restaurants. They will accomplish this by providing constructive and timely guidance to the field and local consultants with regards to exterior branding, interior décor design and site planning.

This role requires about 25% travel (about once a quarter) - travel is typically to meetings and/or job site visits throughout the assigned region. This includes California, Oregon, Nevada and Washington State.

Job Responsibilities:

• Coordinate with Real Estate and Construction teams on plan production
  • Filling out the USRD Project Request Form (PRF), in association with the ACM/ECM
  • Brand Review and US Facilities process and provide final Brand review.
  • Gathering pertaining plans (Floor Plan, Building Elevations, Site Plan) for RE’s Transaction Manager’s use for obtaining third-party approvals and assist Transaction Managers and coordinators in obtaining all necessary approvals (may be required to be on monthly calls with developers)
  • Coordination with A/E firms to supply necessary Construction Documents to the project’s Permit Expeditor and assist on all comments from permitting entities.
  • Responsible for entering all critical dates into Smartsheets (When A/E Plans ordered and when due from vendors). This will help in expediting plans dependent upon which locations can move faster in the pipeline. This would remove the ACM and Coordinator from having to input dates associated with A/E.
• Subject Matter Expert (SME) on USRD Standards and Processes
  • Guide and train our A/E partners
  • Building Matrix and Standard Prototype
  • Current Operational Programs and Future Initiatives
    • ESE
    • Digital
    • Delivery and ROA
    • Crew Pour
    • Etc.
  • Civil – “Design it Right, Build it Right” USRD Manual
• Determining compliance with all USRD Standards and Processes
  • Assurance that Construction Documents follow McDonald’s USRD Project Manual and Master Specifications
  • Complete and final review of A/E Construction Documents
  • Brand Consistency
  • Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QA/QC)
  • A/E Plan coordination
    • Utility location
    • Sign locations
    • Geotechnical recommendations

Benefits eligible: Yes
Bonus eligible: Yes
The expected salary range for this role is $87,050 – $108,810 per year
The above represents the expected salary range for this job requisition. Ultimately, in determining your pay, we may also consider your experience, and other job-related factors.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in related field is required.
• Previous design experience is required.
• Previous architectural or engineering experience within the commercial real estate space is preferred.

Additional Information

Benefits eligible: This position offers health and welfare benefits, a 401(k) plan, adoption assistance program, educational assistance program, flexible ways of working, and time off policies (including sick leave, parental leave, and vacation/PTO). Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on job classification and length of employment. 

Bonus eligible: This position is eligible for a bonus, calculated based on individual and company performance.

McDonald’s is an equal opportunity employer committed to the diversity of our workforce. We promote an inclusive work environment that creates feel-good moments for everyone. McDonald’s provides r