Construction Project Group Manager - Remodels
About The Position
The Construction Projects Group Manager – Remodels leads the delivery of restaurant remodel projects across a portfolio, ensuring work is completed safely, efficiently, and in alignment with Whataburger brand standards. The role oversees project planning, budgeting, construction execution, and closeout while balancing business objectives, operational needs, and financial performance. The manager modernizes restaurants to improve the customer and Family Member experience, partners with stakeholders, vendors, and operators, and collaborates with Real Estate, Operations, Finance, and external partners. The role identifies opportunities to improve processes, mitigate risks, and support Whataburger’s growth. This position is based at the San Antonio Home Office. Work is onsite Monday through Thursday, with remote flexibility on Fridays. Candidates must live within commuting distance. The role requires full-time availability, occasional extended hours based on business needs, and occasional travel to properties, project sites, and external meetings.
Requirements
- 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 leading contract negotiations and vendor management activities.
- Demonstrated ability to assess project risks and drive resolution strategies.
- Strong analytical, decision-making, and problem-solving skills.
- Experience presenting project updates and recommendations to leadership.
- Ability to lead teams and develop talent through coaching and performance management.
- Strong stakeholder management and cross-functional collaboration skills.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Proficiency with project management and financial reporting tools.
- Ability to travel as needed to project sites and business locations.
- Candidates must reside within commuting distance of the San Antonio Home Office.
- Full-time availability; occasional extended hours based on business needs.
Nice To Haves
- Experience leading restaurant, retail, or multi-site remodel programs.
- Experience managing large-scale capital improvement projects.
- Knowledge of construction delivery methods, permitting, and code compliance processes.
- Experience supporting geographically distributed project portfolios.
- Strong background in process improvement and project standardization.
- Experience working in a fast-paced, growth-oriented organization.
- Professional certifications such as PMP, CCM, or similar project management credentials.
- Experience mentoring and developing project management professionals.
Responsibilities
- 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.
Benefits
- Competitive weekly pay.
- Bonus program with payout potential up to 2.5X based on company results.
- 5 weeks PTO.
- Flex Weeks.
- Paid corporate holidays.
- Paid parental leave.
- 401(k) match of $1 for $1 up to 4%.
- Competitive medical, dental, and vision benefits.
- Short-term and long-term disability benefits.
- Career development and growth opportunities.
- Whataburger Family Foundation scholarship program for eligible dependents and hardship grant assistance.
- Discounted meals for employee and a guest.
- Wireless service discounts.
- Computer and software discounts.
- Fitness and gym discounts.
- Awards and recognition.
- Retirement Celebration Program.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
