Design and Construction Manager

North & South Asia – Business Overview

• North Asia covers 7 markets – Hong Kong, Japan, Korea, Mongolia, Myanmar, Taiwan & Vietnam
• South Asia covers 9 markets – Australia, Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Malaysia, New Zealand, Philippines, Singapore & Thailand
• You will have direct responsibility for driving all things Design across these territories with our world-class franchise partners, including new builds and remodels
• These markets have approximately 3400 trading restaurants with a very aggressive expansion plan and remodeling schedule

Responsibilities

Concept Design & Architecture

• Build the Brand through owning and driving Pizza Hut’s Asia Region asset innovation and design strategies to deliver consumer-relevant, insights-driven, and cost-effective assets
• Deliver top-notch, global-leading assets in every restaurant build/action
• Spearhead holistic roll-out of comprehensive brand image standards across all consumer-facing touchpoints to drive brand image through current global approved design package.
• Ownership of all Pizza Hut franchise architectural plan submission, review, and approval processes, including post-construction audits to ensure compliance with brand standards
• Review layout and design of restaurants (i.e., equipment, seating, exterior elevations, etc.), relocations, and image enhancements for compliance with global standards, while enhancing each proposed design through creative input
• Implement the company’s policies, programs, and specifications related to planning, construction, and design for all Pizza Hut restaurants
• Drive research and innovation in restaurant planning and design, incorporating regional insights and competitive benchmarking
• Identify construction and design cost-saving opportunities and ensure effective implementation
• Maintain up-to-date design and construction manuals, image enhancement guidelines, and communications systems for field partners Support training and development of regional construction suppliers and design consultants

Project Management

• Work closely with cross-functional teams to review and finalize design approval packages for all new builds and remodels
• Manage the end-to-end design submission and approval process, including setting reminders, tracking status, and producing monthly progress reports
• Track and manage the regional remodel portfolio and obligations in coordination with the regional Development team
• Conduct post-construction audits of completed restaurants to ensure adherence to brand standards
• Upload post-construction CAPEX data and asset details to internal systems and dashboards to support visibility, compliance, and performance tracking across the region

Strategic

• Demonstrate Asia region concept design thought-partnership and successful collaboration with Dallas central leadership; provide industry insights and regional competitive benchmarking to monitor and inform retail design trends and their application for Pizza Hut
• Provide thought leadership to help define and develop asset strategies and processes to drive profitable growth and accelerate image upgrade pace
• Work with the Region’s Development Team, GMs, and cross-functional partners to drive remodeling obligations and new unit build rate through CAPEX optimization and functional initiatives
• Drive process and discipline to improve the Pizza Hut business model and deliver world-class commercial focus
• Champion sustainability in asset strategies by developing and applying regionally relevant solutions

Requirements

• Architect/Designer with 8+ years’ experience in commercial & retail projects, preferably with a multi-unit operator
• Experience with CAPEX optimization initiatives is a competitive advantage
• Excellent project management skills and the ability to deliver high-quality results under tight timelines
• Strong project portfolio and a good understanding of consumer trends in the retail space
• Proficiency in design-oriented software (e.g., AutoCAD, Revit, Photoshop) is highly desired
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to advise, train, and influence stakeholders across diverse cultural backgrounds
• Effective communication, follow-up skills, and a proactive, solution-oriented mindset are essential

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