Supervisor, New Construction

McDonald's Corporation • Chicago, IL

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About The Position

McDonald’s is proud to be one of the most recognized brands in the world, with restaurants in over 100 countries that serve 70 million customers daily. We continue to operate from a position of strength. Our updated growth strategy is focused on staying ahead of what our customers want and realizing further growth potential. Our relentless ambition is why McDonald’s remains one of the world’s leading corporations after almost 70 years. Joining McDonald's means thinking big and preparing for a career that can have influence around the world.

At McDonald’s, we see every day as a chance to create positive impact. We lead through our values centered on inclusivity, service, integrity, community and family. From support of Ronald McDonald House Charities to our Youth Opportunity project and sustainability initiatives, our values keep us dedicated to using our scale for good: good for our customers, people, industry and planet. We also offer a broad range of outstanding benefits including a sabbatical program, tuition assistance and flexible work arrangements.
Department OverviewThe Supervisor, New Construction supports the development and delivery of new restaurant projects within an assigned market. This role is primarily focused on the front-end development process, including entitlements, design coordination, permitting, budgeting, and preparing projects for construction.
The Supervisor collaborates with franchisees, internal partners, architects, and consultants to guide projects through pre-construction and contractor bidding. While the role maintains oversight of construction progress, day-to-day construction activities are typically managed by an external construction manager or general contractor.
This position plays a key role in ensuring projects are delivered on schedule, within budget, and in alignment with McDonald’s development standards.Duties

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, Real Estate Development, or related field preferred.
• 5+ years of experience in construction, development, or project management, preferably in retail, restaurant, or multi-site development.
• Experience with entitlements, permitting, and pre-construction planning.
• Strong project management, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously within a geographic market.
• Willingness to travel to project sites as needed.

Responsibilities

• Manage the pre-construction phase of new restaurant development including entitlements, design coordination, permitting, and budgeting.
• Coordinate with architects, engineers, and consultants to prepare construction documents and project approvals.
• Lead the contractor bidding process and award projects to qualified general contractors.
• Partner with franchisees and cross-functional teams including real estate, design, equipment, and operations.
• Monitor project schedules, budgets, and development milestones.
• Provide construction oversight and milestone tracking while collaborating with external construction managers who lead day-to-day site activities.
• Conduct periodic site visits to ensure adherence to plans, quality standards, and safety requirements.
• Track project financials and provide regular status updates to leadership.

Benefits

• This position offers health and welfare benefits, a 401(k) plan, adoption assistance program, educational assistance program, flexible ways of working, and time off policies (including sick leave, parental leave, and vacation/PTO).
• This position is eligible for a bonus, calculated based on individual and company performance.

What This Job Offers

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