Construction Project Group Manager - Remodels

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You will lead the successful delivery of restaurant remodel projects across a portfolio, ensuring each project is executed safely, efficiently, and in alignment with Whataburger’s brand standards. You’ll drive results by overseeing project planning, budgeting, construction execution, and closeout while balancing business objectives, operational needs, and financial performance. In this role, you’ll Make a Difference by modernizing restaurants that enhance the customer and Family Member experience, Serve with Heart by building strong partnerships with stakeholders, vendors, and operators, Win as One through collaboration across Real Estate, Operations, Finance, and external partners, and Move Forward Boldly by identifying opportunities to improve processes, mitigate risks, and deliver projects that support Whataburger’s continued growth and success.

• Lead a portfolio of remodel construction projects from planning through closeout.
• Ensure projects are delivered on scope, on schedule, and within budget.
• Oversee design coordination, permitting, construction, and turnover activities.
• Manage project budgets, forecasts, and financial performance.
• Analyze project variances and implement corrective actions as needed.
• Lead contract negotiations and oversee vendor performance.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with contractors, consultants, and suppliers.
• Identify project risks and implement mitigation strategies.
• Provide project updates, recommendations, and performance reporting to leadership.
• Drive consistency, standardization, and continuous improvement across project execution.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to align construction activities with business objectives.
• Lead, coach, and develop project team members.
• Manage team workload, performance, and resource allocation.
• Ensure compliance with company standards, policies, and safety requirements.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Competitive Weekly Pay
• Bonus Program 5 weeks of PTO Starting on Day One
• Flex Weeks
• Paid Corporate Holidays
• Paid Parental Leave
• 401(k) match $1/$1 up to 4%
• Competitive Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits
• Short-term and Long-term Disability Benefits
• Opportunities for Career Development and Growth
• Whataburger Family Foundation - Scholarship Program (dependents also eligible) and Hardship Grant Assistance
• Discounted Meals for You and a Guest
• Cell Phone Service Discounts
• Computer & Software Discounts
• Fitness / Gym Discounts
• Awards and recognition for all you do
• Retirement Celebration Program

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 8+ years of construction project management experience.
• Experience managing multiple concurrent construction projects and portfolios.
• Strong knowledge of project planning, budgeting, forecasting, and cost control.
• Experience…