CFT Design Project Manager - Panda Restaurant Group (Pasadena, CA)
Summary of Job Description:
The Design Project Manager is responsible for creating 25 – 30 site designs annually for a regional market consistent with CFT’s overall strategic development goals, while adhering to cost, schedule and tenants’ operational requirements. This position reviews and analyzes due diligence information as the basis for developing site plan design. The CFT Design Project Manager negotiates with tenants and jurisdiction to uphold CFT’s development strategy and standards. This position manages the development process by working with consultants and coordinates with in-house Real Estate, Leasing, Construction Managers, and Operations on the real estate development process, as well as Tennant’s Real Estate and Design Teams.
You’ll get a chance to:
Work with Panda Team, CFT Real Estate, and Tenants in creating 25 – 30 site designs annually for a regional market consistent with CFT's overall strategic development goals.
Site designs must adhere to cost, schedule, and tenants’ overall strategic development goals and operational requirements.
Work with consultants directly in managing due diligence and entitlement process.
Review due diligence information from Real Estate Managers as the basis for developing designs, such as floor plans and site plan evaluation for budget and proforma to meet development goals.
Coordinate with consultants and Real Estate Managers to develop preliminary planning submittal packages for city pre-application meeting.
Attend kickoff, round table and design committee meetings to gain alignment with all stakeholders, including Panda, CFT and tenants.
Hire and supervise outside consultants’ work in terms of cost and quality and approves all invoices at due diligences phase prior to RESAC approval.
Monitor the accuracy and schedules on consultant’s production of design drawings and presentation materials.
Obtain approvals of preliminary designs from Leadership, Operations, and regulatory agencies.
Produce design packages for city review and approval in coordination with consultants and Real Estate Managers.
Present at Pre-RESAC and RESAC for committee approval. Works with Operations on layout and design intent and coordinates with Project Managers and consultants to ensure proper execution of design intent and end in mind.
How we reward you:
Hybrid Work schedule
401K with company match
Yearly bonus opportunity*
Full medical, dental, and vision insurance *
On-site fitness center, biometric screen, and flu shot clinic
Discounts at Panda restaurants, theme parks, and gym memberships
Paid time off starting at 15 days with 7 federal holidays*
Continuous education assistance and scholarships*
Income protection including Disability, Life and AD&D insurance*
Bereavement leave*
Benefits available for eligible permanent full time associates
Your background and experience:
Bachelor’s degree in Design, Architecture, or Civil Engineering or related field required
Minimum five years of architectural and construction experience, with increasing design management experience in a retail/hospitality environment
Successful completion of initial and periodically required trainings.
Obtaining a valid Food Handler's Card within 30 days of employment is a requirement of this position.
Panda Strong since 1983
Founded in Glendale, California, we are now the largest family-owned American Chinese Restaurant concept in America. With close to 2,000 locations globally, we continue our mission of delivering exceptional Asian dining experiences by building an organization where people are inspired to better their lives. Whether it’s impacting our team or the communities we work in, we’re proud to be an organization that embraces family values.
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We value diversity in all forms and know the strength it brings. Workplace equality allows for creative ideas to blossom, diverse points of view to be heard, and improves overall happiness. We like the sound of that.
Panda Restaurant Group, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age and any other basis protected by the laws which apply where we operate. Panda provides accommodations for disabilities and religious observance purposes as required by law.
