Director of Design & Construction

Position Title: Director of Design & Construction

Salary: $125,000 - $135,000

Other Forms of Compensation: Car allowance & Bonus eligible 

The HUB Design Innovation & Hospitality Services, LLC

Every venue tells a story

We specialize in transforming diverse dining spaces, from senior living communities to hospitals, into vibrant and personalized environments.

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Job Summary

The ideal candidate will possess a minimum of three plus years of experience in Planning, Design, Construction Project Management in a healthcare or senior living setting. They will be well-rounded in the process of developing design concepts, retail environments, brands, as well as construction methods, budgeting, bid process, construction project management, and be knowledgeable of construction requirements specific to Healthcare and Senior Living environments. The ideal candidate will possess exceptional communication and people skills and be comfortable speaking, writing and presenting in both executive and jobsite surroundings. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to guide and manage projects from conceptual planning through construction developing transformational project initiatives. Qualified candidates will have had experience overseeing large scale Design Development, Contract Development, and Construction Process for multiple projects, coordinating needs for the Client, Architect, Engineer, and General Contractor. They will work closely with Retail Leadership, Culinary Leadership & Operations Leadership in developing these Retail and Kitchen projects driving Innovation.

Job Responsibilities

• Communicates regularly with other management members to include Operational leadership and Client leadership regarding project status.
• Oversees and leads diverse project teams in a collaborative development process.
• Establishes a best practice approach for Planning, Design and Construction practices and aligns with sector strategy and brand standards.
• Leads transformation of space with innovative solutions for environment, hospitality and operational efficiency. Also supports Client new build efforts when consulting relationships are established.
• Leads relationship building between all Operational leaders, Culinary Leadership and Retail Innovations Design & Planning team. Focuses on the development of relationship retention between Retail Innovations and our Internal Clients, External clients, and Customers.
• Creates innovative tools and processes to streamline project dependencies and completion in order to manage client expectations and unify our design & planning teams, partners, and clients.
• Defines and develops contractual obligations through definition of scope of work for design services, FF&E packages, construction proposals, budgeting process, and buildout execution.
• Pursues profitability for projects by empowering and realigning human capital and value engineering through effective management of available resources.
• Oversees and approves design team packages & proposals for assigned projects.
• Oversees and approves projects with operations team, Architect, Engineer, and GC to ensure that design meets expectations, project criteria, budget, schedule parameters, and project terms.
• Supervises budget process, oversees projects schedules and reconciliations to meet project standards and deliverables that align with sector procedures.
• Forecasts, identifies, and informs of potential hurdles and conflicts to the field and Clients and readjusts timelines and resources accordingly.
• Liaisons with Brand Managers, Operations teams, Culinary teams, Marketing Managers and Client Project Managers on projects status and project developments.
• Develops innovative procedures and activities that promote and nurture retail, brand solutions, small site development, and design & planning initiatives.
• Supports Brand partners with implementation & integration into Compass.
• Works closely with Foodbuy to ensure full compliance and alignment with purchasing efforts, initiatives, and programs. Motivates for continuous improvement and opportunities with a WIN-WIN approach for all parties involved.

Job Qualifications

• 3+ years' experience in Planning, Design, Construction Project Management in Healthcare/Senior Living.
• 3+ years of foodservice / hospitality industry construction or design experience strongly desired.
• Bachelor’s Degree in design, engineering or construction related field preferred. Street Retail Brand experience / knowledge preferred.
• Knowledge of Architectural & Engineering Process and coordination.
• knowledge of Custom Millwork Fabrication, Equipment manufacturing & distribution, and general FF&E knowledge. AutoCAD/REVIT and Bluebeam knowledge desired.
• Great working knowledge of Microsoft Office: Project, Excel, and PPT essential.
• Demonstrated experience working under pressure and managing multiple tasks / multiple projects / multiple teams exceeding sector and client expectations.
• Dedication & Commitment to quality and detail. High level Writing and Presentation skills.
• High level communication skills, technical skills, and creative skills.
• Capable of traveling up to 30% of the time to meet with clients and operators. Fully remote unless living near a Compass office and office space is desired. Must live near a major airport.

Apply to Compass Group today!

Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. At Compass, we are committed to treating all Applicants and Associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.

Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation. Disclaimer: this job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements associated with this position. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position posted, the Company reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions of the job based on business necessity. We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with a criminal history (including relevant driving history), in a manner consistent with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York Fair Chance Act. We encourage applicants with a criminal history (and driving history) to apply.

Compass Corporate maintains a drug-free workplace.

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Associates at Corporate are offered many fantastic benefits.

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance/ AD
• Disability Insurance
• Retirement Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Parental Leave
• Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state)
• Personal Leave
• Associate Shopping Program
• Health and Wellness Programs
• Discount Marketplace
• Identity Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance
• Commuter Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Associates may also be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. For positions in Washington State, Maryland, or to be performed Remotely, click here for paid time off benefits information.

Req ID: 1460081

Compass Corporate

Nicholas Henderson

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