Overview

　　The Principal Program Lead is responsible for managing the development and construction of major capital custom projects on existing Chick-fil-A locations in conjunction with outside partners and vendors.

　　Our Flexible Future model offers a healthy mix of working in person and virtually, strengthening key elements of the Chick-fil-A culture by fostering collaboration and community.

　　Responsibilities

　　Work closely with the Custom Project Solutions (CPS) Team, Operators, Operations, and other partners to understand the individual need of the restaurant, determine the validity of the request, own the communication, and oversee the execution of the project.

　　Partner with Facilities & Equipment and Test & Rollout teams in execution of projects.

　　Partner with Existing Restaurants Real Estate to execute land acquisitions when applicable.

　　Interact with cross functional teams to ensure the work proposed is supported by various stakeholders

　　Lead and influence outsourced construction service partners in executing development and construction projects.

　　Manage and lead surveyors, geotechnical and environmental partners in leading due diligence on proposed reinvestment projects.

　　Facilitate pipeline discussions for a specific region of work

　　Manage and lead engineers, architects, consultants, and attorneys through the approval process.

　　Lead and influence general contractors, vendors and suppliers through the construction process.

　　Provide stewardship over budgets, while value engineering plans and processes through construction and development.

　　Identify, train and onboard new partners and vendors.

　　Represent Chick-fil-A, Inc. in public hearings and with 3rd party landlords and developers in a way that is honoring to the brand when needed

　　Manage multiple projects simultaneously with focus on the Operator, quality, construction time and value.

　　Minimum Qualifications

　　8 years work experience

　　Bachelor's degree

　　Strong written and verbal communication skills

　　Preferred Qualifications

　　Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Science or other related field

　　10 years of work experience

　　Background in construction or project management

　　Project management certification

　　Minimum Years of Experience

　　8

　　Travel Requirements

　　40%

　　Required Level of Education

　　Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

　　Preferred Level of Education

　　Bachelors Degree

　　Major/Concentration

　　Preferred: Engineering, Construction Science or other related field

　　Requisition ID2024-16172

　　Job FunctionRestaurant Development

　　Position TypeExperienced Professionals

　　Posting Location : LocationUS-GA-Atlanta