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: Strong 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 Qualified Accountability: demonstrate professionalism integrity and accountability while adhering to company policies, procedures and design and construction standards.

REQUIRED SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS

5 years of progressive project management experience in QSR, restauran

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