Director of Construction

Position: Director of Construction

Job Pay: $150,000 to $200,000

Job Type: Full-Time/ Non-Exempt

Department: Real Estate Department

Report to: CEO

Location: Diamond Bar, CA

Business Hours: Mon- Fri, 9 am – 6 pm

Company Overview: Ono Hawaiian BBQ is a fast-casual restaurant chain with over 100 locations across California and Arizona. We specialize in authentic Hawaiian plate lunches and other island specialties, prepared fresh daily using the finest ingredients. Our goal is to bring our customers a taste of the islands while delivering exceptional service in an inviting atmosphere.

Job Overview: The Director of Construction oversees all development activities (due diligence, entitlement, planning, and construction) pertaining to Ono Hawaiian BBQ restaurant and various real estate developments. They are responsible for ensuring that all development endeavors meet company standards and comply with external regulatory requirements while completing them within established schedules and budgets. Leading the Project Department, which includes (i) a team of designers/planners, (ii) a team of project managers, and (iii) a future team of maintenance personnel. The Director of Construction is pivotal in coaching and developing associates to enhance their performance and contribute effectively to the construction projects.

Responsibilities include but not limited to:

• Manage the daily operations of the project department, which initially includes (i) a team of designers/planners and (ii) a team of project managers. We may plan to add a team of facility management personnel in the future.
• Set up, maintain, and enforce the project department's plans, policies, procedures, and workflow.
• Set up schedules and budgets for each project and ensure they are met.
• Overseeing the due diligence for each project to ensure the feasibility of a project, including but not limited to verifying the zoning, easements, restrictions, utilities, surveys, environmental concerns, soil conditions, and property conditions and that such conditions meet the development needs of each project.
• Oversee the entitlement of a project, including but not limited to getting the approvals for site design, building design, traffic requirements, environmental requirements, and condition use permit, among other requirements.
• Oversee and qualify the selection of general contractors and subcontractors for the construction of all projects, including bidding on projects, verifying the scope of work, negotiating the terms/conditions, and getting contracts signed.
• Oversee and qualify the selection of outside consultants (contractors, engineers, etc.) Including verifying the scope of work, negotiating the terms/conditions, and signing contracts.
• Oversee the construction of all projects to completion within budget and schedule.
• Project types include ground-up construction, existing building conversions, shop spaces, and restaurant remodels. Restaurants include free-standing buildings with drive-thru facilities, endcap shop space with drive-thru facilities, shop space, and food court spaces. There are also other real estate developments that do not involve restaurants.
• Ensure that all projects comply with the lease agreements, purchase sale agreements, all recorded documents (including easements and access agreements, restrictions, etc), and governing agencies.
• Set up, update, and maintain prototype design for restaurants and design guidelines, standards, policies, and procedures.
• Set up, update, and maintain construction guidelines, standards, policies, and procedures.
• Will collaborate and work with other departments of the company, especially the real estate and operation departments.
• Will collaborate with landlords, governing agencies, outside consultants, and contractors.
• Work environment includes office conditions, travel to construction sites, restaurants, governing agencies, and meetings outside of the office, accounting for 50% of the time.

Requirements and Qualifications:

• General contractor license, architect license, or degree in construction management or project management.
• Minimum 10 years of planning and construction management experience.
• Ability to lead in a helpful, hands-on, people-centric, and non-bureaucratic manner.
• Demonstrate approachability that encourages team members and others within the organization to seek advice, alignment, and counsel.
• Great at dealing with a fast-paced, growing organization.
• Analytical and effective critical thinking skills in planning and construction, with a strong, strategic business orientation.
• Ability to handle "big picture" strategic issues and detailed, tactical activities to develop appropriate programs and initiatives.
• Ability to constructively express contrary views while respecting the views of others.
• Proven success in a high-growth and geographically dispersed operation that is expanding to new markets.
• Proven success in planning and fiscal management.
• A hands-on leader recognized for visibility and interaction throughout an organization.

Benefits:

• Eligible for Bonus program
• 401(k) matching program to help you save for retirement.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and Vision insurance for you and your dependents.
• Company Paid Life Insurance and Employee Assistance Program (E.A.P.).
• Generous PTO and Sick Time.
• Paid Holidays
• We offer Holiday paid time off.

Company Perks:

At Ono Hawaiian BBQ, we value our employees and strive to provide a positive work environment. In addition to competitive compensation, we offer online employee discounts to amusement parks, restaurants, movie theaters, spas, sporting events, and so much more! We believe in creating opportunities for our employees to enjoy their time outside work and make lasting memories with their families and friends.

Physical Demands

• Occasionally lift and carry items (minimum of 50 pounds)

Environmental Conditions

• Office environment, construction sites, restaurants, and outside meetings.

Additional Information

Ono Hawaiian BBQ is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. Ono Hawaiian BBQ makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.