Franchise VP Real Estate and Construction
Apply NowCompany: Franworth
Location: Ann Arbor, MI 48103
Description:
Benefits:
Job Description:
The VP of Real Estate and Construction is responsible for delivering and managing all Real Estate and Construction processes from site selection to project completion for Beloved Brands owner-operators. The role requires a strategic thinker with a strong background in construction management, excellent communication & negotiation skills, and ability to manage in-house teams and vendor partners to ensure projects are completed on time and within budget. A successful VP of Real Estate & Construction fosters communication and reporting amongst franchisees, brand partners and fellow functional leaders to ensure coordination, clarity and problem solving.
Duties and Responsibilities
Qualifications
Compensation: $120,000.00 - $140,000.00 per year
Franworth helps franchisors build a strong foundation, navigate their acceleration, and ensure the business is maximizing its value to the fullest potential. We have brought together a team of experienced franchise executives who possess a track record of success with major, national brands.
We are very proud of the People behind each one of our brands; the founders, team members, and our franchisees. They each demonstrate high levels of integrity both inside and outside the workplace.
We are very proud of each one of our brand's core Product; clearly understanding the true product and delivering it as "Best in Class" is the second hallmark of a Franworth brand.
We are very proud of the Passion our brands inspire. We know that not only are we passionate about our brands and their products, but most importantly our customers are as well.
Our unique team structure is flat and without hierarchy.
The commitment to transparency and teamwork are demonstrated with an open-concept environment and offices with glass walls.
Innovative meetings spaces are labeled with names such as Acceleration, Collaboration and Celebration. They are each wired for technology and include formal and informal seating areas.
- 401(k)
- Bonus based on performance
- Competitive salary
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Job Description:
The VP of Real Estate and Construction is responsible for delivering and managing all Real Estate and Construction processes from site selection to project completion for Beloved Brands owner-operators. The role requires a strategic thinker with a strong background in construction management, excellent communication & negotiation skills, and ability to manage in-house teams and vendor partners to ensure projects are completed on time and within budget. A successful VP of Real Estate & Construction fosters communication and reporting amongst franchisees, brand partners and fellow functional leaders to ensure coordination, clarity and problem solving.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Act as a liaison between Franworth and our brand partners regarding all Real Estate and Construction activities
- Provide guidance and support to franchisees throughout the real estate and construction phases, addressing and ensuring smooth project completion
- Develop a strong relationship with all brand leaders to proactively identify issues and implement solutions within processes, vendors, franchisees, etc.
- Set real estate and build out strategies and resource plans for the brand portfolio
- Select and manage real estate third party providers establishing clear site selection criteria, financial and approval processes for franchisees
- Set construction and project management strategy for BB
- Select and manage third party brand architects, adhering to brand design and standards
- Select and manage Construction PM third parties establishing key performance metrics (e.g. time FA to CO)
- Track and analyze all build out item 7 data
- Ensure all brands have design and construction manuals and construction adheres to brand standards
- Build internal BB capability to insource R/E and Construction PM capability
- Work closely with the onboarding team for alignment on franchisee status and support throughout the entire opening process
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree
- Minimum of 5-10 years of experience in construction management, with a focus on franchise brands.
- Proven track record of successfully managing multiple construction projects simultaneously.
- Strong knowledge of construction methods, materials, and regulations.
- Proficiency in construction management software and tools.
- Ability to work under pressure, to meet short deadlines, and to collaborate with cross-functional teams.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to collaborate and communicate seamlessly with all levels.
- Strong decision-making skills.
Compensation: $120,000.00 - $140,000.00 per year
Franworth helps franchisors build a strong foundation, navigate their acceleration, and ensure the business is maximizing its value to the fullest potential. We have brought together a team of experienced franchise executives who possess a track record of success with major, national brands.
We are very proud of the People behind each one of our brands; the founders, team members, and our franchisees. They each demonstrate high levels of integrity both inside and outside the workplace.
We are very proud of each one of our brand's core Product; clearly understanding the true product and delivering it as "Best in Class" is the second hallmark of a Franworth brand.
We are very proud of the Passion our brands inspire. We know that not only are we passionate about our brands and their products, but most importantly our customers are as well.
Our unique team structure is flat and without hierarchy.
The commitment to transparency and teamwork are demonstrated with an open-concept environment and offices with glass walls.
Innovative meetings spaces are labeled with names such as Acceleration, Collaboration and Celebration. They are each wired for technology and include formal and informal seating areas.