Construction Manager

Yum! Center for Global Franchise Excellence

Construction Manager overseeing construction projects, ensuring compliance and timely delivery, working closely with various teams. Responsible for cost estimates, supervising personnel and liaising with franchisees.

Posted 6/17/2026full-timeCalifornia • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $99,200 - $111,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Prepare and negotiate cost estimates, and work timetables
Select appropriate construction methods and strategies
Report on work progress and budget matters
Collaborate with architects, engineers, and other construction building specialists
Instruct and supervise construction personnel, vendors, consultants and activities
Comply with legal requirements, building and safety codes, and other regulations
Schedule critical site visits for future, upcoming, active and completed projects
Review all plans prior to bid & construction to identify errors or needed updates
Perform detailed take-off of materials estimates from plans (tile, lighting & fixture counts, RTU’s, etc.)
Review shop drawings and submittals
Perform and complete the punch list process for related projects
Manage turnover to Operations/Facilities process
Follow brand standards and Company procedures
Liaison to franchisees throughout development projects

Requirements

What you’ll need

5 years Construction Experience including working with Franchisees
Project Manager responsibilities or similar in related construction industry, restaurant construction preferred
Experience reviewing construction drawings, specifications and project budgets
Proficiency with construction scheduling and project management software
Ability to manage and prioritize multiple concurrent projects in a fast-paced environment
Ability to communicate with multiple trades and disciplines
2 year college degree preferred
Experience working cross functionally to support operations, facilities, and other departments.
Weekly Travel required (multi-state & international)
Experience working in a Franchise organization, preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Up to 4 weeks of vacation per year plus additional sick days
Hybrid work schedule and year-round flex day Friday
Up to 10 Paid Holidays + 1 Floating holidays
The company provided Recharge Days to unplug and reenergize
Bonus program for eligible roles
Recognition-based culture
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits including prescription drug benefits & 100% preventative care starting on Day 1
Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
Employee Assistance Program available to all employees and their dependents
Generous parental leave
Onsite Childcare through Bright Horizons
401(k) benefit plan with a 6% matching contribution
Up to 2 Paid Days to Volunteer for any non-profit or charitable organization important to you
Access to LinkedIn Learning

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Hard Skills & Tools

cost estimationconstruction methodsproject managementconstruction schedulingmaterial take-offreviewing construction drawingsbudget managementpunch list processlegal compliancesafety codes

Soft Skills

collaborationsupervisioncommunicationprioritizationmultitaskingleadershipproblem-solvingcross-functional teamworknegotiationreporting

Certifications

2 year college degree