Construction Project Manager

The Role:

We are seeking an experienced, organized, and results-driven Construction Project Manager to join our Development team. The Construction Project Manager is responsible for managing the planning, coordination, and delivery of new restaurant construction, relocations, renovations, and capital improvement projects across our system.

Reporting to the Director of Development, the Construction Project Manager will oversee multiple construction projects at the same time, working with franchisees, landlords, architects, consultants, contractors, vendors, and internal departments to deliver projects on schedule, within budget, and in line with our brand standards.

This role calls for strong communication, organization, and relationship-building skills, along with the ability to manage multiple stakeholders, balance competing priorities, and work well in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

Key Responsibilities:

Construction Project Management

• Manage multiple restaurant construction projects at the same time, from site review through grand opening.

• Develop and maintain detailed project schedules and critical path timelines.

• Monitor budgets, construction costs, and project milestones.

• Identify project risks and implement solutions to maintain schedules.

• Conduct regular site inspections and monitor construction quality.

• Manage project close-out, deficiencies, and turnover to Operations.

Consultant & Contractor Coordination

• Coordinate architects, engineers, contractors, and specialty consultants.

• Review drawings and construction documents for compliance with our standards.

• Coordinate tenders, quotations, and contractor selection.

• Review and manage change orders.

• Lead regular construction meetings and progress updates.

Franchisee Support

• Serve as the primary construction contact for franchisees.

• Provide construction timelines, budgeting guidance, and regular project updates.

• Help resolve project challenges while maintaining positive franchisee relationships.

Landlord & Municipal Coordination

• Coordinate landlord approvals and landlord work.

• Liaise with municipalities on permits, inspections, and occupancy.

• Coordinate utility connections and service providers.

• Monitor compliance with lease obligations related to construction.

Vendor Coordination

• Coordinate equipment and smallwares orders and deliveries.

• Schedule signage, POS, digital screens, and other vendors.

• Ensure vendors meet project schedules and installation requirements.

• Maintain relationships with preferred suppliers and set up key accounts.

Quality Assurance

• Ensure all restaurants are built to our design standards.

• Conduct deficiency inspections before opening.

• Verify completion of all construction deficiencies.

• Maintain construction documentation and project files.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Work closely with Development, Operations/Training, Marketing, IT, Finance, and external consultants.

• Coordinate restaurant opening readiness.

• Support continuous improvement of construction standards and processes.

Key Qualifications:

The ideal candidate has 3+ years of commercial construction project management experience, with restaurant, hospitality, or our construction experience strongly preferred. Experience managing multiple concurrent projects and a strong understanding of commercial construction practices and the Ontario Building Code are required.

Experience working with landlords, municipalities, consultants, and contractors is essential, along with strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills. A valid Ontario driver's licence and willingness to travel throughout Ontario are required.

Company Description

W3Global was established in 2006 in Fremont, CA with a vision: simplify the recruiting process and develop an industry-disrupting platform to connect candidates with clients. Our cutting-edge Applicant Tracking System enables us to find the right person for the right job, creating value for job seekers and employers. While W3Global initially focused on IT staffing, we have expanded the business to serve many other industries, including accounting and finance, legal, engineering, human resources, government and more.

We're proud of the investments we've made in our team, having grown from four to 1000 employees and evolving into one of the leading recruitment and staffing solution providers in the industry. Our recruiters and account managers are passionate about connecting qualified professionals with the right positions in small, medium, and large companies.

Our Services
W3Global understands the natural ups and downs of an organization's staffing needs. We are continuously adapting to industry and economic changes to find the right candidates.

We specialize in placing permanent, direct, contract, temporary positions and remote jobs for companies of any size. Our recruiting services include sourcing, recruiting, screening, interview management, salary negotiations, training, and onboarding.

We are committed to helping organizations redefine their recruitment process by delivering our SaaS-based proprietary application tracking system software.

Our Expertise
W3Global has been delivering staffing solutions for nearly two decades; we know which recruiting strategies work best. Our expert team is committed to developing a customized solution to fit your company's unique needs.

As a W3Global client, you'll also receive personalized assistance from a seasoned team of staffing specialists. We are committed to providing both technical support and industry expertise to simplify the hiring process. We know that your time matters. W3Global will help you streamline the hiring process, getting it done and getting it right.

Company DescriptionW3Global was established in 2006 in Fremont, CA with a vision: simplify the recruiting process and develop an industry-disrupting platform to connect candidates with clients. Our cutting-edge Applicant Tracking System enables us to find the right person for the right job, creating value for job seekers and employers. While W3Global initially focused on IT staffing, we have expanded the business to serve many other industries, including accounting and finance, legal, engineering, human resources, government and more.We're proud of the investments we've made in our team, having grown from four to 1000 employees and evolving into one of the leading recruitment and staffing solution providers in the industry. Our recruiters and account managers are passionate about connecting qualified professionals with the right positions in small, medium, and large companies.Our ServicesW3Global understands the natural ups and downs of an organization's staffing needs. We are continuously adapting to industry and economic changes to find the right candidates.We specialize in placing permanent, direct, contract, temporary positions and remote jobs for companies of any size. Our recruiting services include sourcing, recruiting, screening, interview management, salary negotiations, training, and onboarding.We are committed to helping organizations redefine their recruitment process by delivering our SaaS-based proprietary application tracking system software.Our ExpertiseW3Global has been delivering staffing solutions for nearly two decades; we know which recruiting strategies work best. Our expert team is committed to developing a customized solution to fit your company's unique needs.As a W3Global client, you'll also receive personalized assistance from a seasoned team of staffing specialists. We are committed to providing both technical support and industry expertise to simplify the hiring process. We know that your time matters. W3Global will help you streamline the hiring process, getting it done and getting it right.