Construction Project Manager

at  Recipe Unlimited Corporation

Recipe Unlimited Corporation is Canada’s leading full service restaurant company. Home to such iconic brands as Swiss Chalet, Harvey’s, St.Hubert, The Keg, Montana’s, Kelseys, Pubs, Bier Markt, East Side Mario’s, Landing Group, New York Fries, the Burger’s Priest, The Pickle Barrel & Catering, State and Main, Elephant and Castle and Original Joe’s. With this diverse portfolio of restaurants our Home Office Teammates have the opportunity to work on a wide variety of some of the most popular, well-loved brands in Canada. Variety isn’t the only thing we offer – we are passionate about our industry, we celebrate and support diversity of thought, we are innately curious and encourage our Teammates to take ownership. Above all else, we believe in doing the right thing for our people, our communities and our planet.
The Construction Project Manager is responsible for planning, directing, managing and providing oversight of assigned renovations projects to ensure that Recipe goals and objectives are accomplished within prescribed schedule and budget parameters. Effectively communicating with internal stakeholders, consultants, Landlords, technical staff, contractors and management. Provides internal and external coordination and collaboration with project partners and stakeholders. This position will assist in the management of key initiatives and projects. The position requires considerable judgment and latitude in performing job duties, and is expected to function effectively with minimal to moderate direct supervision.

• Coordinating major renovations, and conversion projects for Recipe branded restaurant concepts
• Managing 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
• Ensuring engineering, architectural, and design activities are completed accurately and in a timely manner
• Developing a construction schedule and accurate budget for each construction project
• Manage building permits and site approvals process, coordination with Landlord in delivery of base building and/or building pad
• Manage the tendering process, analysis and recommendation
• Coordinating equipment delivery and construction schedules
• Establishing and monitoring of budgets and adherence of variance controls
• Managing site communications and issue resolution. Major strengths will be around communications to key internal and external stakeholders
• Overseeing construction and conducting periodic site inspections to ensure quality, timing, and adherence to standards
• Liaising with various internal contacts including Design and Construction, Restaurant Operations, Supply Chain, Real Estate, Franchising, and Legal Departments to ensure projects are completed as per plan. Liaising with Franchisee’s through the construction process
• Managing day-to-day work on projects in construction phases; coordinate and make recommendations regarding status of work