Manager, Construction, Burger King, Company Operations

Restaurant Brands International • Cleveland, OH

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About The Position

The Construction Manager works with franchisees, internal resources, vendors, and outside consultants to facilitate Burger King remodels and new restaurant development in the Americas. The role supports planned store openings and oversees projects from start to finish, offering professional guidance and managing schedules, budgets, costs, and quality. It reports project status to internal partners and works across functions including field teams, real estate, operations, technology, and finance.

The position coordinates construction and remodel projects with franchise and company partners, ensures adherence to construction and operational standards, and manages project phases such as due diligence, planning and design, equipment procurement, store moves, construction administration, and project closeout. It also conducts site inspections, monitors workmanship and safety, coordinates equipment deliveries and installations, completes punch lists and warranty follow-up, and maintains communication and reporting with project stakeholders.

The role requires approximately 80% travel throughout the region, with flexibility to work different hours, including early mornings and late nights. The base salary range is $115,000–$135,000. The position is eligible for the Company’s annual discretionary bonus plan and may also be eligible for equity grants, subject to applicable plan terms.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or Architecture, or equivalent construction experience.
• At least 5 years of relevant construction experience.
• Experience preparing construction budgets and tracking actual costs.
• Familiarity with store equipment packages, planning, and operations.
• Proficiency with computer estimating, scheduling, and database applications.
• Basic understanding of restaurant food operations.
• Willingness to travel throughout the region and flexibility to work different hours, including early mornings and late nights.
• Ability to organize and manage multiple projects under pressure simultaneously.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills and tact in handling challenging situations.
• Ability to work effectively with design consultants to facilitate development and construction drawings in a timely manner.
• Strong organization and ability to meet deadlines.
• Demonstrable leadership and management skills.
• High proficiency in written and verbal communication.
• High proficiency in Excel.
• Honesty, high integrity, personal accountability, and passion for the success of the brand and team.
• Approximately 80% travel required.

Nice To Haves

• Quick-service restaurant (QSR) or casual dining restaurant experience.

Responsibilities

• Partner with Design and Regional Construction teams to improve construction processes and support regional development.
• Coordinate new store development and remodels with franchise business partners, development leads, company restaurant partners, and regional teams.
• Adhere to regional and national construction and operational standards and objectives.
• Direct construction project management phases, including due diligence, schedules and budgets, planning and design, FFE procurement, and store move coordination.
• Serve as the Burger King liaison with internal departments and external contractors, suppliers, consultants, landlords, and governing authorities.
• Ensure timely completion of punch-list and warranty items; conduct 11-month warranty inspections with the STL and coordinate follow-up work with the general contractor.
• Work with regional leadership on store plan design and represent the company with general contractors, vendors, and the construction community.
• Work with store leadership on proactive customer communication about store changes.
• Help manage the regional equipment buyer and purchasing process; ensure timely purchase, delivery, and installation of store fixtures and equipment.
• Inspect new store sites and buildings for usability and compliance with lease and construction exhibits, and ensure workmanship meets Burger King plans and specifications.
• Manage construction administration, including contract and change-order negotiation, schedules, purchase orders, invoicing, and closeout documentation.
• Support stores during construction and promote safety for team members at construction sites.
• Coordinate and hold pre-bid meetings; review development and construction standards, image, kitchen layout, equipment compliance, vendor contacts, and communication responsibilities with contractors.
• Document and distribute meeting notes and site-visit reports to responsible parties.
• Emphasize contractor schedule adherence and review weekly construction documentation and photographs during development update meetings.
• Hold Construction in Progress meetings to assess progress against the established schedule.
• Complete project-turnover punch lists evaluating contractor workmanship.
• Obtain project cost information from franchisees using the established template after contractors complete cost recaps.
• Evaluate existing and potential consultants and contractors in the Business Partner Network.
• Attend one quarterly franchise marketing co-op meeting to discuss development issues, the Business Partner Network, and construction schedules.
• Provide reporting and analysis to track franchise construction performance.
• Work with franchisees on scopes of work for restaurant conversions or re-imaging, documenting operational and image requirements and distributing them to relevant parties.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance upon hire.
• Fertility benefits.
• 401(k) plan with Company match available after the first year of service.
• Paid time off, sick leave, Company-observed holidays, and parental leave.
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance.
• Telemedicine and mental wellness support.
• Professional development through learning and development courses.
• Annual discretionary bonus plan, subject to program terms and individual and company performance metrics.
• Potential eligibility for equity grants under the Company’s long-term incentive plan.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager