Director of Construction and Facilities

NW Recruiting Partners • Kirkland, WA

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About The Position

An established restaurant group is seeking a Director of Construction and Facilities to oversee new construction projects, capital improvements, and facility operations. This leadership role combines strategic planning with hands-on project and facilities management. Working closely with executive leadership, restaurant operations, and design teams, the Director manages projects from planning and budgeting through completion while maintaining safe, efficient, and well-functioning facilities. The role also leads the facilities team, oversees contractors, and develops maintenance programs that support consistent restaurant operations.

Requirements

• At least 8 years of construction management experience, including renovations, capital projects, and multiple concurrent projects.
• Experience managing construction budgets, schedules, contractors, permitting, and commercial building systems.
• Strong financial, negotiation, problem-solving, and project management skills.
• Hands-on knowledge of commercial kitchen equipment, facilities maintenance, and active commercial kitchen operations.
• Proficiency in project tracking systems and standard office software.
• High school diploma or GED required.

Nice To Haves

• A relevant bachelor’s degree.
• Multi-site restaurant, hospitality, or retail experience.

Responsibilities

• Oversee new construction, remodels, renovations, expansions, and capital improvements from planning through completion.
• Manage project scopes, budgets, schedules, design reviews, permitting, contractor selection, and construction quality.
• Collaborate with architects, engineers, designers, contractors, and internal teams to meet project requirements and deadlines.
• Oversee building systems, commercial kitchen equipment, HVAC, plumbing, electrical, refrigeration, and other critical infrastructure.
• Implement maintenance programs, inspections, and equipment replacement plans while ensuring life-safety systems are properly serviced.
• Manage and develop personnel, oversee external service providers, and establish performance expectations.
• Develop capital and facilities budgets, monitor expenditures, negotiate vendor agreements, and evaluate repair-versus-replacement decisions.
• Coordinate urgent repairs, minimize disruptions to restaurant operations, and improve facilities processes and project documentation.
• Communicate project progress, financial performance, timelines, and risks to executive and restaurant leadership.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Company vehicle with gas and insurance.
• 401(k) eligibility after one year of service.
• Company-paid cell phone and service.
• Confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Life insurance.
• Pet insurance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Education Level: High school or GED