Project Manager, Construction (Remote)

Based in Pasadena, California, Dine Brands Global, Inc. (NYSE: DIN), through its subsidiaries, franchises restaurants under Applebee's Neighborhood Grill + Bar®, IHOP® and Fuzzy's Taco Shop® brands. With over 3,500 restaurants combined in 18 countries and 354 franchisees as of December 31, 2023, Dine Brands is one of the largest full-service restaurant companies in the world. For more information on Dine Brands, visit the Company's website located at www.dinebrands.com.Job Location TypeRemoteThe Project Manager will report to the VP, Development and manage a portfolio of projects for our dual brands business. Responsibilities include assisting with bid preparation, contract submittals, traffic control plan preparation and permit applications.The Project Manager also collaborates with the Project Team to develop schedules, monitor project progress, coordinate subcontractors, and manage other project-related activities.ResponsibilitiesPlan, organize and direct activities related to dual brands construction projectsPrepare project budgets, bids, agreements, and contractsTrack all project costsDevelop and update project schedulesAnalyze and identify issues, developing solutions to meet project requirementsServe as the liaison between the NPS management, operations and field personnel to facilitate project activities.Monitor and control projects to ensure projects are completed on schedule and within budgetMonitor project progress, attend project meetings, and prepare and submit status reports.Leverage internal/external remodel resources and vendor managementUtilize practical real estate and construction knowledge/experience to expedite construction permittingInterface with the Dine Brands Architecture/Design team to improve remodel and prototypes by providing practical feedback regarding the durability of materials and improvements to designProactive communication related to construction progress and overall project updatesTarget base salary $120k-$135k based on experienceSkills & RequirementsBachelor’s degree in Business/Commerce, Finance, Construction Engineering, Architecture or relevant fieldMinimum 5 years of construction management (New build restaurants and remodels) and real estate validation skills or related experience preferably within a franchise systemCurrent knowledge of franchise licensing laws, AHJ regulations, practices and proceduresPossesses a high degree of independent drive with a proven track record of achieving resultsExcellent communication, organization and problem solving skillsProcess oriented, detail oriented, project oriented with good commercial and analytical skillsProficiency in Microsoft Products, including Excel and MS ProjectPMP certification a plusAbility to travelEqual Employment Opportunity StatementDine Brands Global strongly supports equal employment opportunity for all applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, marital status, veteran status, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act and/or other applicable laws and regulations in other jurisdictions.Dine Brands reviews criminal history in connection with a conditional offer of employment. The following is a list of all material job duties which Dine Brands reasonably believes that criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship, potentially resulting in the withdrawal of a conditional offer of employment: conduct necessary due diligence on business opportunities and transactions; analyze and handle franchisees’ personal and financial information; and facilitate frequent and close interactions with franchisees and franchisee employees.For information on how we collect and use your personal information, please visit our Applicant & Employee Privacy Notice.