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Panera Bread · 1 day ago

Manager, Development Projects

Boston, MA

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

$105K/yr - $147K/yr

5+ years exp

Panera Bread is seeking a Manager for Development Projects who will oversee the planning and execution of new company cafes and development projects. The role involves managing due diligence processes, coordinating with various stakeholders, and ensuring project timelines are met.

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Responsibilities

Process due diligence for new development including scheduling and communication with consultants, tracking progress, reviewing submitted reports, providing recommended action steps, and coordinating the distribution of reports

Manage the plan production and permitting process for new company cafes, and/or any development project that might require plans and/or permits

Communicate with design consultants, permit expediters, landlords, utility companies and city officials throughout due diligence, design, and pre-construction phases of development projects

Coordinate the shop drawing review, approval and distribution process between Design, Construction, consultants, and Panera Purchasing

Manage overall project schedules utilizing the Procore program and/or Microsoft Project by creating and continuously updating all café projects

Identify, manage, and minimize risks associated with challenging project variables throughout entire project lifecycles

Monitor all Company projects within given territory for consultant compliance with plan distribution to vendors, general contractors, landlords and other applicable parties

Manage the distribution and tracking of all incoming and outgoing plans and specifications from Existing Conditions (EC) packages and Site Investigation Reports (SIRs) through final construction documents

Maintain consistent focus on assisting development teams in reducing timelines and overall project durations from initial Development Committee review (1st Pass) to intermediate review (2nd Pass) through final review (CDO) to ultimately increase team productivity

Schedule, produce, distribute, and present CDO packages of new projects to the Senior Development team

Prepare and present project status reports on all applicable development projects at regularly scheduled project status meetings

Manage the process of payment applications for the consultant, general contractor, and miscellaneous vendor invoicing

Qualification

Permit ExpeditingMicrosoft ProjectProject ManagementMicrosoft ExcelOrganizational SkillsTeam PlayerWork Ethic

Required

5+ years' experience working in prior job-related field such as construction or development projects

Previous experience with permit expediting, scheduling multi-unit development or similar experience

Previous experience obtaining permits from cities and municipalities, initiating preliminary plans, surveying sites, and preparing site reports

Excellent computer skills including proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Project (Procore experience preferred, not required)

Strong organizational and scheduling skills

Ability to work both independently and as a team player and thrive in a fast paced, high-pressure environment dependent on managing multiple project timelines and schedules simultaneously

Strong work ethic, high degree of professionalism with the ability to work with little supervision, handle multiple tasks in an organized manner, produce quality work, and meet strict deadlines

Up to 10% travel to site locations is possible