Senior Associate Manager, Construction

Role Overview

• Plan and manage multiple construction programs for KFC's equity restaurants.
• Establish foundational cost models and manage project timelines.
• Ensure adherence to brand architectural standards and global sustainability initiatives.
• Educate franchisees across remodeling, new construction projects, and special initiatives.
• Coordinate design and operations feedback phases in KFC Equity stores for project transitions.
• Oversee the permit and entitlement process to expedite construction commencement.
• Deliver high-quality projects on-time and on-budget while managing construction schedules and budgets.
• Communicate project status to Leadership, including schedule, budget, and risks.
• Participate in post-mortem sessions for feedback and continuous improvement.

Requirements

• BS in Architecture, Construction Management, Project Management, or a related field.
• Professional registrations/certifications are a plus.
• 5+ years of construction, architecture, or project management experience required.
• 2+ years in a corporate environment managing projects and communicating project status required.
• Required software experience: Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
• Strong track record of delivering high-quality projects on-schedule and on-budget.
• Ability to balance excellent technical execution with the need for speed and progress.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with strong ability to collaborate with colleagues across the organization.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills with a deference to take action rather than over-analyze.
• Strong knowledge of reading and understanding architectural drawings.
• Comfortable working in a highly collaborative and fast-paced environment with shifting priorities.
• Intellectual curiosity and personal accountability to meet and exceed goals.
• Excellent organizational skills to track project performance and meet or exceed objectives.
• Strong work ethic with the ability to address multiple projects and challenges at a time.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Multi-unit restaurant/retail experience within a high-growth/high-performing team preferred.
• Preferred software experience: Bluebeam Revu, Adobe Acrobat, Microsoft Project, Microsoft Teams, SharePoint, SmartSheet. AutoCAD and Procore, a plus.