CONSTRUCTION PROJECT MANAGER

Overview As a member of the Construction Team this individual will primarily be responsible for estimating and managing new restaurant openings (NRO's) and Renovation Projects.

This includes tracking and ordering from all owner vendors as well as hiring and supporting a network of general contractors to ensure timelines and budgets are met.

Responsibilities The essential functions in this job description are not all-inclusive of this position's duties and responsibilities.

Reliable and dependable attendance is required. Assists with due diligence, estimates and contract negotiations. Participates in development and reconciliation of capital estimates Protects brand standards and quality control over new development projects Ensures construction administration process is developed and executed.

Manages project expenditures and job cost accounting processes including accuracy, documentation, approvals, payment reporting, and tracking Ensures compliance with company, industry, trade, and jurisdictional safety standards, practices, codes Obtains bids from vendors and subcontractors, identify qualified subcontractors, and negotiate pricing Responsible for the development of the project schedule and schedule updates Performs project close out including final paperwork, job walk through and any other follow up items with restaurant operations teams Ensures inspections and permits are approved and closed out prior to restaurant turn over dates Qualifications Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management, Architecture or Engineering, preferred 2-5 years' experience working on commercial construction projects.

Restaurant / retail experience a plus Experience managing subcontractors or a subcontractor-based business preferred Strong working knowledge of regulations and permits required Track record of successful project completions and high customer satisfaction Ability to travel up to 70% of the time to visit job sites and commute to the corporate office in Bradenton, Florida when not traveling Who We Are First Watch is an award-winning Daytime Dining concept serving made-to-order breakfast, brunch and lunch using fresh ingredients.

A recipient of hundreds of local Best Breakfast and Best Brunch accolades, First Watch's chef-driven menu includes elevated executions of classic favorites along with First Watch specialties such as the Quinoa Power Bowl, Farm Stand Breakfast Tacos, Avocado Toast, Chickichanga, Morning Meditation (juiced in-house daily), Spiked Lavender Lemonade and its signature Million Dollar Bacon.

In 2023, First Watch was named the top restaurant brand in Yelp's inaugural list of the 50 most loved brands in the U.S.

In 2023 and 2022, First Watch was named a Top 100 Most Loved Workplace in Newsweek by the Best Practice Institute. In 2022, First Watch was awarded a sought-after MenuMasters honor by Nation's Restaurant News for its seasonal Braised Short Rib Omelet and recognized with ADP's coveted Culture at Work Award.

First Watch operates more than 530 First Watch restaurants in 29 states. For more information, visit www.firstwatch.com.

First Watch is an equal-opportunity employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, First Watch will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.