Jr Project Manager

Innovative Food Brands Ltd.; Oakville; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the food industry is looking for a Project Manager to join their Development Team. The successful applicant will oversee new store development and renovations, coordinating with various stakeholders to ensure projects are completed on time and within budget. Ideal candidates have a background in Construction Management and project coordination within the franchise industry.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years project coordination experience within the restaurant or retail and franchise industry.
• Ability to read blueprints and plans considered an asset.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support all new store development and renovations from floorplan through to opening.
• Manage general contractors, vendors, and suppliers to ensure timely project delivery.
• Review tracking of quotes, invoices, budgets, and project schedules.

Skills

Project Coordination

Communication

Budget Management

Education

Post secondary education in Building Technology or Construction Management

Tools

Microsoft Office

Autocad

Job description

Innovative Food Brands Ltd. (IFB) is an independently owned company that currently oversees management and franchising of The Chopped Leaf and Ecobean. Our purpose is to create and provide an enjoyable food experience, incorporating our WOW philosophy and Core Values.

Currently we are looking for a new Project Manager to join our Development Team! Reporting to the Construction Manager, the Project Manager will support the department by playing a critical role in the following processes:

• Support all new store development and renovations from floorplan through to opening/re-opening
• Maintain regular communication with the team, contractors, franchisees, trades, vendors, and all internal stakeholders for each project to ensure effective coordination
• Manages general contractors, consultants, vendors, and suppliers
• Ensuring projects are delivered on time and on budget, ensure that proper invoice and cost tracking is maintained throughout the life cycle of the project
• Prepare and review tracking all relevant information including quotes, invoices, budgets, status reports and project schedules
• Manage all permit applications and approvals required for projects
• Some travel may be required
• Administrative tasks and any other duties assigned by Construction Manager
  

The successful application will demonstrate the following knowledge, skills, and abilities:

• Post secondary education in Building Technology, Construction Management or any related field
• 3-5 years project coordination experience within the restaurant or retail and franchise industry (on the client or contractor side), or other related experience
• Ability to read blueprints, schematics, field drawings and plans would be considered an asset
• Fundamental understanding of the development, design and construction industries including processes, procedures, drawings and permits
• Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office programs; Autocad experience would be considered an asset
• A proven ability of consistently completing projects on time and within budget objectives
• Strong ability to manage challenging situations and people under tight timelines
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, proven ability to foster and maintain professional business relationships

If you are interested in applying for this opportunity, please send your resume to [e-mail]. Our practice is to administer our employment procedures without discrimination; as such we welcome and encourage applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.