What began as an idea between two brothers to open a Mexican restaurant has since grown into one of the largest, privately held Taco Bell franchisees in America. At Border Foods, we work with a people-first mantra. From cooks to cashiers to restaurant managers and beyond, we work together to bring to life the Core Values of Border Foods. Welcome to our family where you will continue to learn, evolve, and shape what comes next on our mission of making lives better. As an employee your mission is to reinforce the Border Foods CORE values, to include Accountability, Integrity, Family, Excellence, Teamwork, and Empowerment. At Border Foods, we will unlock the full potential of our employees and guest's restaurant experience by creating safe welcoming and supportive environments where everyone can thrive. The purpose of the Support Center is to deliver a high level of service within their work center in order to support the business. Support Center Core Values: Accountability & Integrity: + Consistently demonstrates integrity in actions and expectations + Holds self accountable for standards and expectations. + Ensures a quality customer experience by driving fast and friendly service + Adheres to all local, state, and federal laws and guidelines. Family & Teamwork + Creates unity in the team by building cross functional relationships + Respond to field operations leaders and other support positions questions and resolves employee issues in a timely manner + Approaches each day and task with the understanding that business needs change frequently and that the level of service and support must adapt to the changes as needed + Able to navigate challenging situations and provide appropriate guidance + Motivates and supports the team through active listening and the ability to communicate to a wide variety of audiences + Represents Border Foods in handling customer complaints and/or issues; demonstrating a sincere approach and desire to find an effective solution. + Instills a recognition culture that creates a positive work environment Excellence: + Strategic planner creates short term and long-term strategies for success + Utilizes systems and tools in order to make appropriate business decisions Empowerment: + Works to identify the strengths and abilities of their team to help others succeed + Takes ownership of own personal growth and development + Consistently demonstrates active and timely communication + Seeks and shares ideas to help others succeed + Bringing others along, operationally, through use of tools. Required or Preferred Experience: + Must be at least 18 years of age. + High school diploma or equivalent. Job Description Title: Construction Specialist Reports To: Construction Manager Supervises: N/A Creation Date: 1/20/24 FLSA: Non-Exempt Department: Remodel Team The Construction Specialist supports the remodel and facilities team in overseeing the completion of Border Foods remodel and construction projects in restaurants. The Construction Specialist will support and execute the construction process from project inception to completion. The Construction Specialist will identify and assign scopes of work, order equipment and materials as needed, and provide on-site supervision throughout the project cycle. The construction specialist may self-perform light construction duties as the project demands. Principal Duties & Responsibilities: + Point person on assigned projects: Identify work scope, source and hire needed trades/vendors, assist in ordering equipment and materials, create project schedule, provide on-site project supervision through completion of project, and close out punch lists. • Work with city building departments to identify needed inspections, permits, and general compliance items. • Schedule and coordinate owner vendors to complete needed tasks. • Coordinate purchase and delivery of owner supplied items. • Support remodel team on ongoing project portfolio. + Administrative: Utilize email communication, Xcel job aids, One drive files for project documentation, and photo management. Secondary Duties & Responsibilities: + Source and implement cost saving initiatives. • Work with architects and engineers on design as needed. + Serve as Border Foods point person on projects where General Contractor is used. + Maintain documented files for project records. + Consult on annual project schedule, scope of work walks, and vendor utilization. + Potential to create or modify blueprints (ie. Bluebeam or CAD) Success Measures: + Personal Effectiveness - Takes personal ownership of tasks and responsibilities: self-motivated and self-directed, disciplined and goal-oriented, effective written and verbal communication, ability to operate under minimal direction and supervision. Maintains positive disposition. + Organization - Organized with excellent follow-through and time management skills. Attention to detail is necessary as work is performed in an environment with frequent interruptions and distractions. + Interpersonal Communication - Can easily establish rapport with and maintain relationships with internal customers, i.e., Restaurant Operations Team, to establish trust; shares technical information with others to train and troubleshoot equipment. Must have a "QSR" mentality: understanding of operation trends and a sense of urgency. + Accountability - Displays creative problem resolution and the ability to "think on feet." Perform well in scheduled environment to keep vendors and materials coordination on time and task. Complete projects on time and on budget. Knowledge, Skills, Requirements, & Abilities: • High School Diploma or equivalent (GED). • Has worked with Microsoft Office Products, Excel, etc. • Prior Experience with facilities management, maintenance, or construction. • Prior Experience in project coordination, project management, or site supervision is a bonus. • Experience with Facility Management Software is preferred (ie. Monday.com) • Familiar with reading and following construction plans. • Valid driver's license required. • Ability to be self-driven, able to follow up and give summary reports. • Ability to travel as much as 40% of the work week. Many projects will require being away from home 5 days in a row for multiple weeks. Physical Demands: The physical demands for this position are sitting, standing, bending, lifting, and moving intermittently during working hours. These physical requirements may be accomplished with or without reasonable accommodation. The duties of this position may change from time to time. Border Foods reserves the right to add or delete duties and responsibilities at the discretion of Border Foods or its managers. This job description is intended to describe the general level of work being performed. It is not intended to be all-inclusive. Border Foods is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities, Women, Protected Veterans, and individuals with Disabilities and does not discriminate based on gender identity or sexual orientation.