Job Description:McDonald's Australia is the largest quick service restaurant operation in the country. Fondly known as "Macca's", we have been a household name in Australia for over 50 years. We believe that our customers are the heart and soul of everything we do and make it our mission to make every moment count! As an employer of choice winner time and time again, working with us means taking pride and having fun along the way; while growing and developing your career in a dynamic and supportive environment.DutiesCould you be our next Construction Project Manager?With new restaurant openings and reinvestment contributing to 2-3% of the Australian business growth each year, our National Development Group plays an integral role in developing new and existing restaurants. Based in Brisbane, this role would see you assisting in the management of sites across the QLD market. Now is a perfect time to join the business with a significant number of new restaurants and reinvestment projects planned for years to come. A huge opportunity for you to step in and make your mark in a major brand that is not only serious; but deeply ambitious about its growth.What can you expect on a day-to-day basis?Working hand in hand with the real estate team to deliver the new store pipelineCo-ordinating and evaluating Site Investigation reports including the availability of services, geotechnical and contamination assessmentsManaging and liaising with governing authorities during approval and development processManaging the development of project documentation, ensuring compliance with all departmental procedures and processesManaging the tender process, evaluation and appointment of contractors, nominated subcontractors and suppliersManaging the construction process ensuring stakeholders (i.e. Licensee, Operations, Contractors, Suppliers) are kept informed through regular site meetings and formal status reportsEnsuring construction projects are delivered to time & budgetCoordinating the project handover process (incorporating all disciplines and suppliers) to ensure the operations team are fully briefed on the operation and maintenance of all itemsFacilitating and actioning ad hoc building requests from key stakeholdersQualificationsYour keys to success:To open the door to success in this team, you must be someone who goes looking for opportunities and who actively drives their own development, never stopping until you get results! You will also be great at building strong relationships, comfortable with being "in the field" and adapting to an extremely fast pace. A degree in construction or project management is preferred; however, field experience will certainly trump this.Experience Essentials:* Demonstrated experience as a Project Manager or Assistant PM* Knowledgeable in construction staging, programming and site safety execution.* Strong understanding of Australian Construction Building codes and Australian Standards.* Exposure to a franchise business model in a well-known brand* Ability to capture and influence business owners (franchise or small)* Strong Written and Verbal communication skillsAs an equal opportunity employer, we strongly encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, ethnicities, cultures and experiences. We strive to make every moment through the recruitment process a feel-good moment for everyone. Let us know if we can provide any reasonable accommodations to enable you to participate in the job application and interview process.#J-18808-Ljbffr