COBS Bread is hiring a Project Manager for Retail Construction to manage the build-out and renovation of our bakery locations. This role ensures projects follow agreed processes, stay within budget and timelines, and provide professional service and clear communication to all stakeholders.
What You'll Do
- Project planning, scheduling, and monitoring work progress for new bakeries and renovations.
- Establish and maintain all required processes to ensure projects meet terms of reference, budget, and turnover date.
- Ensure all landlord and legal requirements are incorporated into project documentation.
- Ensure all stakeholders review and approve accurate drawings of the proposed works.
- Act as an ambassador with franchisees to build a mutually satisfactory rapport for a long-term business relationship.
- Liaise effectively with corporate team members, franchisees, general contractors, landlords, vendors, suppliers, and architectural and engineering consultants.
What We're Looking For
- 3-5 years of relevant retail construction experience such as build out.
- Strong knowledge and understanding of project management processes in a retail and/or food service environment.
- Strong time management and organizational skills with the ability to successfully manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Proven track record in managing complex situations and various stakeholders to reach desired outcomes.
- Ability to work under pressure, tight deadlines and demands of constant change.
- Exceptional interpersonal skills and quick to build strong relationships.
- Excellent problem-solving and negotiation skills.
- Strong sense of urgency and driven by a fast-paced environment.
- Self-motivated, ability to work well autonomously and amongst a close-knit team.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Exceptional computer skills in Microsoft Office applications.
- High level of presentation and reporting skills.
- Proficient in AutoCad.
- Must be able to travel and possess a valid provincial driver's licence.
Nice to Have
- Experience working with franchisees or franchise environment is an asset.
- Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification preferred.
Technical Stack
- Microsoft Office
- AutoCad
Team & Environment
You will report to the Vice President of Growth and work within a dynamic, driven, high-achieving, close-knit and fun-loving team.
Benefits & Compensation
- Gradual transition to hybrid remote after full training.
- Competitive salary, company bonus, and vacation plan.
- A great Extended Health & Dental Benefit, Health Spending Account and Group RRSP Matching.
- Paid sick, mental health and personal leave days.
- Paid day for community service or volunteer time.
- An open, ‘continuous-learning’ environment where professional development and career progression is encouraged.
- Work within a dynamic, driven, high-achieving, close-knit and fun-loving team.
- High level of autonomy and responsibility.
Work Mode
This is a hybrid remote role based in Etobicoke, ON.
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company.
