Construction Manager

Talently; Addison (TX); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits

Bonus program

Job summary

Talently is seeking a Construction Manager for its growing restaurant group. You will drive new builds and remodels, delivering projects on time, within budget, and to high quality standards while enhancing the guest experience.

Join a dynamic team that leads quick‑service brands across multiple states. You will manage multiple contractors, coordinate with facilities, and guide architects through design, permitting, and turnover processes to ensure smooth operations across locations.

Qualifications

• 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.

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.

Skills

QSR

Quick Service Restaurants

Restaurants

Hospitality

Education

B.S. degree or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Teams

Project management software

Job description

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.