Restaurant Director of Construction – Little Rock, Arkansas

Gecko Hospitality is now searching for an experienced and motivated Director of Construction based in Little Rock! The ideal Director of Construction should be a seasoned professional capable of managing construction projects, leading a team, and meeting growth plans while balancing budgets and quality expectations.

About The Company: We established our first restaurant in Northern Florida in the late 1990s, offering fresh dining experiences in a relaxing setting. Within two years, we expanded our menu to include a diverse selection of wholesome food choices. Approaching our 20-year milestone, our continued growth reflects our commitment to nurturing relationships based on trust, integrity, and respect while fostering innovation and creativity in every aspect of our operations.

Responsibilities:

• Project Management: Oversee multiple construction projects to completion, including ordering equipment packages
• Financial Management: Manage project budgets, gather costs, and analyze final project performance
• Document Control: Manage electronic project documents, including contracts, invoices, and reports
• Contract Administration: Verify contract execution, vendor compliance, and distribute contracts
• Project Close-out: Compile turnover documents, prepare turnover packages, and perform punch list with contractors and teams
• Collaboration: Work with construction, facilities, design teams, builders, and vendors to build effective relationships
• Plan and monitor project progress throughout the development process and report directly to the Chief Operating Officer

Compensation and Benefits

• Salary: up to $150,000
• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Strong Annual Bonus Potential
• 401k

Qualifications

• 7+ years of construction experience in ground up & conversions, w/ minimum 5 years in the restaurant industry.
• College Degree in relevant field required, (Architecture, civil engineering, construction management), or commensurate experience
• Must have experience with ground up builds along with renovations
• Must have experience with concepts having a drive thru window.
• Planning, scoping, and execution of restaurant builds, remodels, and conversions
• Cross functional knowledge and management/leadership skills relative to due diligence and entitlement aspects of specific projects.
• Flexibility and priority planning to manage competing initiatives and requirements
• Working knowledge of negotiating techniques, methods and practices.
• The ability to direct, develop and ultimately achieve results through others
• Strong analytical / financial skills
• Outstanding oral, written, and verbal communication skills
• Excellent work ethic and drive to succeed

Apply Today – Restaurant Director of Construction in Little Rock, Arkansas

For immediate consideration, e-mail a copy of your resume to jacob@geckohospitality.com