Design & Construction Coordinator
Toronto, ON, Canada
Job Title: Design & Construction CoordinatorAre you ready for a new challenge? Let's roll your career with MTY! A delicious future awaits you! #Letsroll #TastyfutureThe MTY Group is a family whose heart beats to the rhythm of its brands and its employees.Over the past 40 years, EXCELLENCE, ENTHUSIASM and INNOVATION have led us to success.Today, we continue to look for talented professionals who want to work for a company that will offer them opportunities for growth and many rewarding experiences.MTY offers its employees dynamic, unique and valuable professional experience.· What we offer :· 3 weeks' holiday· Benefits from day one· Flexible working hours· Half day Friday (long year)· Hybrid working arrangement· Exciting activities· Employee recognition awards· 300 Health Care Spending Account/or welfare spending account.· Continuing education reimbursement· 2000 recommendation bonus· Akira: telemedicine service· Employee assistance program· Annuel volunteering hoursReporting to the Sr. Manager, Design & Construction, the Design and Construction Coordinator is responsible for planning, coordinate, executing new store construction and renovations according to Brand standards, operations standards, Lease and landlord criteria, and various legislation and codes. Responsible for ensuring projects are completed on time and on or under budget. They are also responsible for effectively communicating, managing, and resolving deficiencies acting as the primary liaison between Franchising, The Operations team, Contractor, Landlord, and the Franchisee. This requires coordinating the efforts of team members and third-party contractors or consultants in order to deliver projects according to plan and budget. The Design and Construction Coordinator will also define the project’s objectives and oversee quality control throughout its life cycle.MTY Group is interested in responsible, enthusiastic, and innovative people. If you have a passion for the QSR industry and are ready to achieve new goals, we would like to hear from you.Responsibilities (but not limited to)Plan, direct and coordinate new build and renovation projects from beginning to end.Coordinating with Project Coordinator on complex and New Store BuildsManaging small or minor cosmetic renovationDefines project scope, goals, and deliverables that support business goals in terms of Brand Standards, Operations Standards, lease terms, landlord requirements, and legislative and code requirements.Gathering of information specific to the project; base building drawings, Design Criteria, special conditions and/or conducting an onsite survey/verificationEstablishes competitive budgets, manages tenders from answering/directing RFI’s to review and negotiating bids, manages the completion of blacklines, full sets of drawings, tendering, permit applications and approvals, ordering of equipment, small wares, signage, etc. and ensures delivery at appropriate times to the various projects.Continuous monitoring of projects, complete site visits as required to ensure a quality build, to spec, within the construction timeline and provides a quality handover with no significant and limited deficiencies, ensuring occupancy is granted at the time of turnover to operations.Ensures funding is received via accounting at various checkpoints before spending funds unless otherwise approved by the Brand VP.Establishes and maintains a stable of qualified third-party partners (designers, contractors, etc.).Track projects by assigning project numbers, printing and distributing status reports, tracking and forwarding invoices.Completes a Construction Reconciliation and forwards to Brand VP’s and accounting for each project complete with matching invoices and PO’s.RequirementsExperience in retail and/or restaurant construction on a construction level. Dealing with full builds and renovations;Some experience in Project coordination, budgeting, tendering, permitting, coordination of logistics and project management.Very strong administration skillset;Driver's License and access to a car (required).Skills & Fit:Successfully managing multiple projects and files simultaneouslyStrong interpersonal skills, with the ability to develop relationships across all levels;Strong analytical, organizational and negotiating skills;Strong troubleshooting ability, seeing implications and providing creative solutions and recommendations;Strong written and verbal communication skills;Proficient in MS Office;Strong organizational and time management skills using Outlook, or other scheduling program;.Project management: 2 years (preferred).Working conditionsThe candidate must:Be able to travel up to