Guzman y Gomez

Food & Beverage

ConstructionProjectManager

A$115–155k ~AI est. Fortitude Valley, Queensland, Australia FULL TIME
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The Brief

“Construction Project Manager at Guzman y Gomez. Skills: Construction project management, Budget management, Stakeholder management. Oversee end-to-end construction process. Ensure projects align with designs”

What You'll Achieve.

Deliver projects on time; Deliver projects within budget; Maximise cost efficiencies; Maintain high-quality standards; Ensure consistency across locations

Industry & Context.

Food & Beverage
Problems you'll solve

Resolve construction challenges

Eligibility Requirements

Willingness to travel intrastate, Willingness to travel interstate, Valid Australian driver's licence

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Degree or diploma in Construction Management, Civil/Structural Engineering, Architecture, or related field, 3+ years post-graduate experience in construction, project management, or built environment role, Knowledge of building codes, permits, and regulatory compliance requirements

Nice to Have

Experience on commercial, retail, or hospitality fitout projects

What You'll Do.

Oversee end-to-end construction process

Ensure projects align with designs

Ensure projects align with landlord agreements

Ensure projects align with financial commitments

Manage external stakeholders

Manage internal stakeholders

Provide end-to-end project management for builds and refurbishments

Ensure projects delivered on time

Ensure projects delivered in line with financial year

Proactively identify construction challenges

Resolve construction challenges

Deliver construction projects within budget

Deliver construction projects under budget

Maximise cost efficiencies

Monitor construction costs

Monitor contractor expenses

Monitor unforeseen expenditures

Identify cost-saving measures

Ensure restaurants built to approved designs

Ensure restaurants built to specifications

Ensure restaurants built to quality benchmarks

Validate construction meets operational requirements

Validate construction meets brand requirements

Confirm construction aligns with landlord agreements

Obtain necessary approvals

Address compliance issues

Act as liaison between contractors

Act as liaison between landlords

Act as liaison between suppliers

Act as liaison between regulatory bodies

Partner with Design Managers

Ensure seamless translation of design plans

Maintain clear communication with leadership

Maintain clear communication with finance

Maintain clear communication with operations

Identify potential risks

Mitigate potential risks

Identify potential delays

Mitigate potential delays

Identify compliance issues

Mitigate compliance issues

Conduct quality checks

Conduct site inspections

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Internal leadership; Finance teams; Operations teams; Development teams; Design teams

Communication Scope

Interpersonal skills

Process & Methodology

Project management, Budget control, Timeline management

Full Job Description

At Guzman y Gomez Mexican Kitchen, our mission has always been to reinvent fast-food. We’re Australia’s only fast-food restaurant to be 100% clean, meaning there are no added preservatives, artificial flavours, added colours or unacceptable additives in our food. We’re incredibly proud of our amazing people, and the unique way we celebrate Mexican culture in everything we do. The Construction Project Manager is responsible for overseeing the end-to-end construction process for new restaurant builds and refurbishments, ensuring all GYG stores are built on time, to standard, and within budget. This includes ensuring each project aligns with approved designs, landlord agreements, and financial commitments while managing all external and internal stakeholders throughout the construction phase. This role requires close collaboration with Development and Design teams to ensure all stores are executed to GYG's quality standards, operational requirements, and strategic growth objectives. More specifically you will: * Provide end-to-end project management for all new builds and major & Minor refurbishments in QLD * Ensure all projects are delivered on time and in line with financial year commitments * Proactively identify and resolve construction challenges to maintain timelines and avoid delays * Deliver all construction projects within or under the approved budget, maximising cost efficiencies without compromising quality * Monitor construction costs, contractor expenses, and unforeseen expenditures, ensuring financial discipline * Identify and implement cost-saving measures while maintaining high-quality standards * Ensure all restaurants are built in strict adherence to approved designs, specifications, and quality benchmarks * Validate that construction meets GYG's operational and brand requirements, ensuring consistency across all locations * Confirm that all construction aligns with landlord agreements, obtaining necessary approvals and addressing compliance issues *

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