Development Coordinator/Jr. Project Manager
Company: Dickey's Barbecue Restaurants, Inc.
Location: Dallas, TX
Type: Full-time
Level: Senior
Posted: 2026-02-12
About this role
Legit. Texas. Barbecue.
Since 1941, we have exhibited a passion for not only great barbecue but great people. That’s why we offer a workplace where employees are given meaningful growth opportunities and rewarded for their loyalty and contributions. Hardworking, passionate individuals who inspire others and thrive in a fast-paced environment make up our team. As the largest and fastest-growing barbecue concept in the world, we’re always looking for dynamic and motivated team members to join our family!
DICKEY’S is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, creed, color, religion, alienage or national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability or handicap, sex (including pregnancy), gender, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, arrest record, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.
This role is responsible for the project management and support needs for the Development, Sales and Real Estate teams.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited, to the following
- Manage the experience of prospects and franchise owners through the process from initial contact through sales, site identification, lease negotiations and construction phases
- Manage the development calendar
- Report statuses of projects with current and accurate information from all data points
- Provide reports for daily meetings
- Attends daily/weekly functional meetings, take and disseminate notes
- Develop and maintain detailed project plans for each prospect and franchise owner
- Track/manage projects to ensure each step of each project is completed on time per established timelines
- Maintain accurate records in CRM
- Schedule appointments and ensure internal team members arrive on time and prepared for the conversations/meetings
- Identify and qualify leads
- Research and vet development related vendors (i.e. architects, engi...