Who is Taco Bell?

Taco Bell was born and raised in California and has been around since 1962. We went from selling everyone’s favorite Crunchy Tacos on the West Coast to a global brand with 8,500+ restaurants, 350 franchise organizations, that serve 42+ million fans each week around the globe. We’re not only the largest Mexican-inspired quick service brand (QSR) in the world, we’re also part of the biggest restaurant group in the world: Yum! Brands.

Much of our fan love and authentic connection with our communities are rooted in being rebels with a cause. From ensuring we use high quality, sustainable ingredients to elevating restaurant technology in ways that hasn’t been done before… we will continue to be inclusive, bold, challenge the status quo and push industry boundaries.

We’re a company that celebrates and advocates for different, has bold self-expression, strives for a better future, and brings the fun while we’re at it. We fuel our culture with real people who bring unique experiences. We inspire and enable our teams and the world to Live Más.

At Taco Bell, we’re Cultural Rebels. Want to join in on the passion-fueled fun? Learn more about the career below.

About the Job:

Taco Bell is hiring an Associate Construction Manager to join the Global Design team, helping reinvent how the brand creates, renovates, and evolves both new and existing assets. This role manages construction for all special projects across the United States. You will be a nimble and creative partner in constructing world-class concepts while modeling Taco Bell’s Live Más culture, while creating and implementing new processes and tools within the Global Design Team.

The Day-to-Day:

• Supervise the construction of Taco Bell Corporate restaurants for special projects, installations, tests and remodels within existing Taco Bell restaurants. Responsible for managing the entire project from design approval thru opening. Including, but not limited to, GC sourcing & bidding, invoicing, schedules, cost tracking, equipment vendors coordination, construction, punch list, opening and 11-month warranty tracking.
• Develop tight project budgets and aggressive schedules in partnership with Global Design team.
• Directly manage the work of general contractors and third party vendors as it relates to Taco Bell construction projects and delivery and install timing.
• Select qualified General Contractors (GC’s) for competitive bidding, review and qualify bids, award work and directly supervise the performance of GC’s throughout each project.
• Closely manage the documentation of all project-related material and documents (ie. bid documents, project trackers, invoices/draw requests, notices of construction progress, closeout documents, warranty inspections, etc.)
• Extensive (up to 30-50%) travel as required to perform construction site visits, pre-bid/pre-construction meetings to facilitate high-quality project openings.

Is this you?

• Minimum 5 years' experience in the Construction Management field, preferably in the multi-unit retail/restaurant industry. Specializing in construction negotiations and managing multiple projects and initiatives at one time.
• Working knowledge of key market building codes, local municipal permitting, utilities and ADA, federal and state requirements.
• Ability to determine the key steps in a complex process in order to advance projects.
• Comprehensive understanding of all construction/lease/landlord related contracts and commitments, including LOI and Landlord work-letters.
• Phenomenal multitasking skills and being able to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, Excel, Outlook, Smartsheet, PowerPoint and love learning new computer skills.

Work-Hard, Play-Hard:

• Hybrid work schedule (onsite expectation Tues, Wed, Thurs) and year-round flex day Friday
• Onsite childcare through Bright Horizons
• Onsite dining center and game room (yes, there is a Taco Bell inside the building)
• Onsite dry cleaning, laundry services, carwash,
• Onsite gym with fitness classes and personal trainer sessions
• Up to 4 weeks of vacation per year plus holidays and time off for volunteering
• Generous parental leave for all new parents and adoption assistance program
• 401(k) with a 6% matching contribution from Yum! Brands with immediate vesting
• Comprehensive medical & dental including prescription drug benefits and 100% preventive care
• Discounts, free food, swag and… honestly, too many good benefits to name

Salary Range: ­­**$99,200** to $128,000 annually + bonus eligibility + benefits

The above represents the expected salary range for this job requisition. Ultimately, in determining your pay, we'll consider your location, experience, and other job-related factors.

At Taco Bell, we Live Más and invite you to do the same. Take a seat at our table. Bring your voice. Bring you, just as you are, a Cultural Rebel. We want you to be your best self!

Taco Bell is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to equity, inclusion, and belonging for all dimensions of diversity. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability status, age, or any other protected characteristic.

Taco Bell is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities or special needs.

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Employment eligibility to work with Taco Bell in the U.S. is required as the company will not pursue visa sponsorship for this position.

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