Project Manager - Construction

Role overview

JOEY Restaurant Group is seeking a Project Manager to oversee store development initiatives from early planning through construction and reopening. Reporting to the Senior Project Manager, this position works closely with internal departments, outside contractors, and Operations to keep each project moving smoothly. Core responsibilities include scheduling, budgeting, permit submissions, administrative coordination, and quality control, with a strong focus on delivering work on schedule, within budget, and to a consistently high standard. This is an in-office role based in Vancouver, British Columbia.

What this role is about

The right person brings initiative, strong organization, clear communication, and a high standard for execution. In this position, you will guide project teams, coordinate stakeholders, and capture learnings that help refine the new store development process while improving the experience for guests and team members.

Compensation

The annual pay range for this position is $85,000 to $115,000. Final compensation depends on skills and relevant work experience.

Key responsibilities

You will oversee multiple store development projects at once, from project kickoff through construction and store reopening. The role includes leading both internal and external project partners, defining tasks, and monitoring milestones throughout the project lifecycle. You will also work with in-house Real Estate teams on leasing terms, landlord scope, and scheduling to make sure each project aligns with committed lease obligations.

Additional duties include building the milestone schedule, developing and reviewing project estimates and budgets using partner input and historical data, and serving as the owner’s representative while supervising general contractors, foodservice partners, and consultants during planning and construction. You will collaborate with the Project Accountant to monitor costs, ensure contracts and invoices are paid on time, and provide weekly cost reporting.

As projects progress, you will escalate roadblocks to the Director of Construction and work with partners to resolve issues. You will also support a smooth, deficiency-free handover to Facilities and Operations, making sure they have what they need for a successful reopening. The role includes embedding lessons learned into future projects, managing close-out documentation, site deficiencies, and project financials, and coordinating landlord submissions to help secure timely release of the Tenant Improvement Allowance. You will also support warranty issues with Facilities, Operations, and project partners, and may be assigned large-scale capital investment projects and renovations.

Requirements

Applicants should have at least 3 years of project management experience, ideally in a construction environment. Background in commercial hospitality or retail is preferred. Strong working knowledge of MS365 is required, and experience with MS Project is an advantage. A post-secondary education in construction, design, or engineering is preferred but not mandatory. PMP certification is considered a plus.

Success in this role also requires excellent verbal and written communication, a practical and solution-oriented mindset, strong attention to detail, effective process management, and solid negotiation and conflict-resolution skills. The ideal candidate is highly organized, self-driven, resilient under pressure, and able to maintain momentum across the full project lifecycle from commencement to store opening.

Benefits

The company offers extended health, dental, life insurance, long-term disability coverage, and AD&D. Team members also have access to ongoing leadership development courses, a coaching partnership for personal and professional growth, industry partner incentives, and referral bonus programs. Employees receive 50% off food and beverage at JOEY Restaurants, LOCAL Public Eatery, SALTLIK, or Earls Restaurants locations, subject to certain restrictions.

Culture and equal opportunity

JOEY Restaurant Group describes its corporate office environment as ambitious, collaborative, and focused on growth. The team works across functions such as Finance, Marketing, Payroll, IT, and Design, and contributes to the success of more than 50 restaurant locations across North America. The company is an equal opportunity employer and provides reasonable accommodation to qualified applicants and employees, including accommodations related to disabilities, medical conditions, and religious beliefs or practices.