Restaurant Brands International Inc. (“RBI”) is one of the world’s largest quick service restaurant companies with more than $30 billion in system-wide sales and over 25,000 restaurants in more than 100 countries and U.S. territories. RBI owns three of the world’s most prominent and iconic quick service restaurant brands – TIM HORTONS®, BURGER KING®, FIREHOUSE SUBS® and POPEYES®. These independently operated brands have been serving their respective guests, franchisees and communities for over 40 years. We are looking for team players that show a true yearning to improve not only our business, but themselves. With meritocracy is at the forefront of our company’s culture, we live and breathe a performance-driven environment where hard work and results speak for themselves. Top performers are rewarded for what they achieve, and with success, you can accelerate your career as quickly as your talent will allow.

Position Title: Sr. Director, Design & Construction, BK, US&C

Function: Operations

Supervisor Title: Vice President, Development & Franchising, BK, US&C

Location: Miami, FL

Our Opportunity:

Restaurant Brands International is looking for a Sr. Director, Design & Construction to join our Burger King North America Design & Construction Team based in Miami, FL. The Sr. Director, Design & Construction leads the efforts on restaurant design, franchisee / vendor relationship and construction support. This includes designing new restaurant prototypes, lead format innovation efforts, cost engineering, and review and approve projects submitted by franchisees. Additionally, this role leads relationships with existing and new vendors in sourcing new materials as well as relationship with franchisees through different councils and association meetings. Finally, this role is responsible to lead the construction team that supports franchisees in project assessment and scoping, pipeline management and completed projects assessment.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Responsible for restaurant design for both new and remodel restaurants as well as the development of new prototypes that could serve different occasions
• Review and approve projects submitted by franchisees as well as assess compliance and quality of projects being executed
• Work closely with business unit leaders in developing and executing cross-functional initiatives that will impact guest experience, restaurant layout and attributes
• Guarantee standard plans compliance with Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) guidelines and manage annual review process to guarantee ongoing compliance
• Manage the relationship with new and existing suppliers as well as Restaurant Services, Inc. (RSI) and constantly look for opportunities of cost optimizing projects
• Manage franchisee relationship through council and association meetings as well as develop and deliver presentations both internally and externally to executive level leadership
• Monitor pipeline execution throughout the construction phase, including establishing routines with franchisees and general contractors and support project completion by problem solving procurement issues (i.e. FF&E, HVAC, Etc)
• Manage on-site inspections of new store sites and buildings to ensure usability and compliance with lease and construction exhibits; ensures quality workmanship per Burger Kings’ plans/specifications. Travel throughout North America to meet with franchisees and vendors
• Manage ad hoc construction projects, contractors and large budgets associated with it (i.e. convention)
• Manage a team of +10 architects and construction managers throughout North America

Required Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in the fields of Architecture, Interior Design, and/or Construction
• 10+ years relevant architecture and / or design experience; QSR experience not a requirement but a plus
• Ability to read and draw a full set of architectural plans
• Demonstrates effective communication, influencing and organizational skills
• Strong demonstrable leadership, management, and negotiation skills
• Ability to collaborate with different departments to collect variety of data and structure pitch to potential franchisee partners
• Honesty, high integrity, personal accountability, and a passion for the success of the brand, the team, and personal career growth

Restaurant Brands International and all of its affiliated companies (collectively, RBI) are equal opportunity and affirmative action employers that do not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, provincial or federal laws, rules, or regulations. RBI's policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment. Accommodation is available for applicants with disabilities upon request.