Design & Equipment Project Manager

Job Summary

The Design & Equipment Manager is responsible for managing design projects from conceptual development through execution. He/she is responsible for developing construction documents and implementing the documents across prototype, in-line, conversion, new construction and renovation restaurant projects for Papa John’s corporate and franchisee locations. The candidate will ensure the construction drawing designs, brand standards, and details are coordinated throughout the set. This role will manage multiple life-cycle design projects for Papa John’s restaurants/stores.     

Duties and Responsibilities

• Manage multiple projects from initial design concept through permitting, budget approval and final completion 

• Responsible for managing consultant professional fees, schedules and budgets  

• Organize and coordinates all aspects of design using both internal and external resources 

• Interface with other teams (Operations, Real Estate, Property Management, Site Development, Construction, Purchasing, etc.) to adapt Brand design standards to specific sites  

• Provides schematic plans, elevations, renderings and design development details; highly efficient at producing design development drawings  

• Reviews surveys, site plans and existing conditions to create “as built” plans with the purpose of develop project-specific design solutions to implement in test fits  

• Review construction documents for accuracy, coordination and design intent  

• Coordinate planning/permitting functions with construction manager and external consultants.   

• Approves shop drawings, reviews proposals of proposed FF&E  

• Stay abreast of evolving design and construction means and methods through continuing education programs and other informational sources

• Responsible for putting test fits together and to coordinate with KES (Kitchen Equipment Suppliers) quotes and specifications per store

• Coordinate with finish vendors, millwork vendors, signage vendors, and specialty suppliers to maintain design intent and brand standards

• Create and maintain accurate AutoCAD drawings, to develop site specific test fits

Education, Experience & Certifications

• 5-7 years of restaurant related design experience 

• Bachelor's Degree in Interior Design or Architecture or related field, licensed design professional preferred

• Restaurant or Quick Service Restaurant )QSR) experience preferred

Technical Skills

• Advanced proficiency in AutoCAD (required)

• Advanced proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud Suite including: Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Acrobat Pro

• Bluebeam Revu, SketchUp, and Revit experience preferred

• Smartsheets experience preferred

Functional Skills

• Analytical Skills: effectively uses data to generate insights for operations excellence 

• Planning & Prioritization: highest impact, highest value 

• Financial & Business Acumen 

• Communicates Effectively and Candidly 

• Problem Solving; ability to use rigorous logic to solve problems with innovative effective solutions 

• Process Improvement: Strive to continually improve 

• Ability to build and leverage talent 

• Ability to work in a challenging, fast-paced environment and to adapt to new situations as they arise 

• Ability to effectively communicate, inform, and influence senior leaders  

• Ability to work cross-functionality on multiple initiatives with a successful record of advancing projects 

Our Values

• EVERYONE BELONGS - We believe connectedness and belonging are the essential ingredients to our success

• DO THE RIGHT THING - We are relentlessly focused on quality and integrity and make the right choices, even when it's difficult

• PEOPLE FIRST - To craft positive experiences for our customers, we take care of each other first

• INNOVATE TO WIN - We champion and challenge for a better way in all we do

• HAVE FUN - We find joy, create meaningful impact and celebrate the journey together

Our Core Competencies

• CUSTOMER CENTRIC - We leverage data and insights to craft a customer experience that builds relationships, cultivates trust, and delivers excellence

• RESULTS DRIVEN – We focus on measurable outcomes by remaining optimistic, tenacious, and persistent even in the face of challenges

• CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT - We champion for better through strategic risk taking, experimentation and challenging the status quo

• BIAS FOR ACTION - We courageously lead, drive towards decisions, and maintain agility to meet the demands of our dynamic industry

• WINNING TOGETHER - We work together to unlock our full potential by actively collaborating and contributing in a cross-functional capacity

Papa Johns is an equal opportunity employer.

Papa Johns is a federal contractor that participates in the E-Verify program to confirm employment eligibility for each new team member. We also comply with all Right to Work requirements. Official E-Verify and Right to Work notices are available for applicants to review in both English and Spanish.