Construction Manager/Owner’s Representative in Calgary

We are seeking a degreed, Gold Seal Certified Construction Manager to serve as our Owner’s Representative on multiple concurrent new restaurant construction projects across Canada, each ranging from $1M to $1.5M in construction value. This role acts as our advocate throughout the full project lifecycle — protecting our interests in quality, budget, schedule, and compliance while working alongside architects, designers, general contractors, and municipal authorities.

This is an ideal opportunity for an experienced construction professional who wants ownership over multiple projects simultaneously, works well independently, and thrives on being the trusted point of accountability between the business and the people building it. This is a remote position that requires the successful candidate to reside in the Calgary, Alberta area, with regular travel to project sites throughout Canada.

Duties:

• Serve as the primary Owner’s Representative across multiple concurrent restaurant construction and tenant improvement projects.
• Review architectural and engineering plans for constructability, code compliance, and alignment with brand/operational standards.
• Develop and manage project budgets, schedules, and scopes of work; monitor progress against baseline and flag variances early.
• Manage the RFP/tender process, evaluate contractor bids, and support contractor selection.
• Negotiate and administer construction contracts on behalf of the owner.
• Conduct regular site visits and inspections to monitor quality, safety, and schedule adherence.
• Coordinate with architects, engineers, designers, landlords, municipal inspectors, and City of Calgary permitting authorities.
• Manage change orders, RFIs, and issue resolution to keep projects on track.
• Oversee restaurant-specific requirements: commercial kitchen equipment coordination, grease trap and ventilation systems, health authority compliance, and life safety systems.
• Lead project close-out, punch lists, commissioning, and final occupancy/health inspections.
• Provide regular status reporting to ownership/leadership on budget, schedule, and risk across all active projects.

Experience:

• Minimum 5 years of construction project management experience, with a track record of managing multiple concurrent projects.
• Demonstrated experience with commercial tenant improvement and/or restaurant/hospitality construction.
• Strong working knowledge of the permitting processes and standard construction codes in Canada.
• Excellent contract negotiation and budget management skills.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to represent ownership’s interests confidently with contractors, designers, and regulatory bodies.
• Experienced in the bidding process and has the ability to qualify bids.
• Solid understanding of Critical Path Scheduling.

Preferred:

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or a related field.
• Gold Seal Certification (CCA) — Owner’s Construction Manager or Project Manager designation.
• PMP certification (in addition to Gold Seal).
• Direct experience with restaurant-specific systems: commercial kitchen exhaust/make-up air, grease interceptors, health authority requirements.
• Existing relationships with general contractors, subtrades, and municipal officials across Canada.
• Experience acting specifically as an independent Owner’s Representative (as opposed to working for a general contractor).

This role offers a dynamic environment where your expertise will directly influence the successful delivery of complex construction projects. The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented with excellent communication skills and a proactive approach to problem-solving in a fast-paced setting.

Pay: $105,000.00-$150,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Extended health care
• Flexible schedule
• Vision care
• Work from home

Location: Calgary, AB (preferred)

Willingness to travel: 75% (preferred)