Construction Manager

Location: Hybrid - Addison, Texas, United States

Salary: $100,000-$120,000 + Benefits & Bonus

Skills: QSR, Quick Service Restaurants, Restaurants, Hospitality

About The Company /

The Opportunity:

Join a leading restaurant group operating quick‑service brands across several states. The company is expanding rapidly and needs a skilled Construction Manager to drive new builds and remodels, delivering projects on time, within budget, and to high quality standards while enhancing the guest experience.

Responsibilities:

• Lead and oversee up to four general contractors on new construction and remodel projects to meet schedule and budget targets.
• Coordinate with the Facilities team to address maintenance and equipment replacement needs for existing locations.
• Conduct weekly NRO update calls and collaborate with operations, marketing, HR, and other stakeholders.
• Manage architects through floor‑plan design, permitting, and documentation processes.
• Oversee equipment ordering, delivery, and installation for new and renovated restaurants.
• Administer vendor bidding, scheduling, and procurement of signage, low‑voltage, and other specialty services.
• Maintain cost control, budgeting, and implement cost‑reduction initiatives while ensuring quality.
• Perform site visits to verify contractor performance, compliance with quality standards, and timely completion.

Must-Have

Skills:

• B.S. degree in a related field or equivalent professional experience.
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience managing restaurant construction projects.
• Ability to read and interpret architectural and engineering drawings.
• Strong supervisory and leadership abilities.
• Comprehensive knowledge of construction terminology, materials, blueprints, and techniques.
• Basic understanding of kitchen equipment and restaurant operations.
• Advanced analytical and decision‑making skills in a fast‑paced environment.
• Willingness and ability to travel overnight to construction sites across multiple markets.

Nice-to-Have

Skills:

• Proficiency with Microsoft Teams and other collaboration tools.
• Negotiation and vendor management experience.
• Familiarity with quick‑service restaurant (QSR) operational standards.
• Experience coordinating punch‑list walk‑throughs and post‑construction turnover.
• Exposure to project management software and budgeting systems.