Construction Project Manager

Job Title: Construction Project Manager Reports To: Senior Director, Design & Construction The Construction Project Manager is responsible for overseeing the full life cycle of Mary Brown’s and Fat Bastard Burrito Quick Service Restaurants across Canada, under MBI Brands. This includes ground-up and pad developments, freestanding and in-line restaurants, conversions, relocations, non-traditional sites and major renovations. Responsibilities span preconstruction and site approval through design, permitting, tendering, construction, turnover, grand opening, financial reconciliation, and closeout. This role requires a high degree of autonomy and accountability to ensure projects are delivered safely, on schedule, within budget, and in compliance with brand, operational, quality, and regulatory standards. 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 potentia…

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