Reports To: Senior Director, Design & Construction

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

PROJECT PLANNING & CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT

- Lead multiple concurrent restaurant development and construction projects from site approval through grand opening and closeout, including dual brand build projects up to approximately 5,000 sq. ft.
- Develop and manage project schedules, critical paths, milestones, budgets, forecasts, risk assessments, and overall project execution.
- Coordinate franchisees, landlords, developers, architects, engineers, consultants, contractors, municipalities, and internal teams to ensure timely project delivery.
- Review architectural, engineering, construction, permit, and shop drawings, specifications, CCDC contracts, and related documentation. Prepare, track, and administer SOWs, POs, COs, SIs, and project records.
- Lead the tendering process, including tender packages, contractor invitations, scope reviews, negotiations, bid analysis, and contract awards.
- Manage contractors and consultants to ensure compliance with project scope, schedules, budgets, contracts, workmanship, quality, and safety standards.
- Conduct site and progress reviews, resolve deficiencies, mitigate risks, and coordinate utilities, permits, inspections, occupancy, turnover, and restaurant openings.
- Develop, monitor, and reconcile project budgets, contractor draws, invoices, consultant fees, change orders, allowances, credits, and capital expenditures. Implement cost-control and value-engineering strategies.
- Oversee project closeout and financial reconciliation, including deficiencies, as-builts, warranties, O&M; manuals, statutory documentation, holdbacks, and final approvals.

DESIGN, BRAND, OPERATIONAL & PROCUREMENT/VENDOR MANAGEMENT





- Collaborate with Design, Real Estate, Franchising, Operations, Marketing, Procurement, Finance, and other departments to align construction execution with brand and operational requirements.
- Review design packages for constructability, functionality, code compliance, and adherence to brand standards.
- Coordinate procurement, fabrication, delivery, and installation of FF&E;, kitchen equipment, millwork, finishes, signage, graphics, drive-thru components, menu boards, lighting, and specialty products.
- Oversee vendor and supplier coordination, performance, quality, and accountability, identifying opportunities for improved efficiency and cost effectiveness.

STAKEHOLDER MANAGEMENT & COMMUNICATION

- Serve as a key point of contact for internal and external stakeholders, ensuring clear communication, coordination, accountability and timely project updates.
- Build and maintain strong working relationships with franchisees, landlords, consultants, contractors, vendors, and cross functional teams.
- Lead project meetings, manage competing priorities, address challenges, and resolve conflicts professionally, escalating significant issues, risks, and decisions to appropriate stakeholders or leadership in a timely manner.

HEALTH, SAFETY & COMPLIANCE





- Ensure compliance with applicable occupational health and safety legislation, building codes, accessibility standards, municipal regulations, and construction site safety requirements.
- Promote a safe working environment identify and communicate potential hazards and follow applicable supervisory responsibilities under the Occupational Health and Safety Act and Company safety Procedures.
- Maintain accurate project documentation, permits, approvals, and compliance records, escalating significant safety or regulatory concerns as required.
- Work across office, restaurant, and active construction - site environments, including site visits, required PPE, travel, and flexibility outside regular business hours as needed.

CORE COMPETENCIES

- Project Leadership & Accountability: Solid organizational skills, independence, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple concurrent projects in a fast-paced environment.
- Communication & Interpersonal Effectiveness: Exceptional communication, emotional intelligence, professionalism, relationship management, negotiation, and conflict-resolution skills.
- Financial & Analytical Acumen: Strong budgeting, forecasting, contract management, cost-control, critical-thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities.
- Adaptability & Sound Judgment: Proactive risk management, situational awareness, practical decision-making, adaptability, and commitment to quality and continuous improvement.
- Policy and Professional Accountability: demonstrate professionalism integrity and accountability while adhering to company policies, procedures and design and construction standards.

REQUIRED SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS

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📌 Construction Project Manager (Markham)
🏢 MBI Brands
📍 Markham