CONSTRUCTION PROJECT MANAGER, FRANCHISE DEVELOPMENT

Get to Know Us:

Topper’s Pizza has been delivering exceptional pizza and service to communities for over 40 years, building a reputation for quality, innovation, and exceptional customer service. Topper’s is continuing to accelerate its growth through an ambitious pipeline of new restaurant openings, secured multi-unit agreements, and franchise growth opportunities across the country.

This is an exciting opportunity to join Topper’s Pizza and make a meaningful impact on the continued expansion of the brand.

This position is based in Ontario and subject to the Ontario Employment Standards Act, 2000.

The Role:

We are seeking an experienced, organized, and results-driven Construction Project Manager to join our Franchise Development team. The Construction Project Manager is responsible for managing the planning, coordination, and delivery of new restaurant construction, relocations, renovations, and capital improvement projects across the Topper’s Pizza franchise system.

Reporting to the Director of Development, the Construction Project Manager will oversee multiple construction projects at the same time, working with franchisees, landlords, architects, consultants, contractors, vendors, and internal departments to deliver projects on schedule, within budget, and in line with Topper’s brand standards.

This role calls for strong communication, organization, and relationship-building skills, along with the ability to manage multiple stakeholders, balance competing priorities, and work well in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

Key Responsibilities:

Construction Project Management

● Manage multiple restaurant construction projects at the same time, from site review through grand opening.

● Develop and maintain detailed project schedules and critical path timelines.

● Monitor budgets, construction costs, and project milestones.

● Identify project risks and implement solutions to maintain schedules.

● Conduct regular site inspections and monitor construction quality.

● Manage project close-out, deficiencies, and turnover to Operations.

Consultant & Contractor Coordination

● Coordinate architects, engineers, contractors, and specialty consultants.

● Review drawings and construction documents for compliance with Topper’s standards.

● Coordinate tenders, quotations, and contractor selection.

● Review and manage change orders.

● Lead regular construction meetings and progress updates.

Franchisee Support

● Serve as the primary construction contact for franchisees.

● Provide construction timelines, budgeting guidance, and regular project updates.

● Help resolve project challenges while maintaining positive franchisee relationships.

Landlord & Municipal Coordination

● Coordinate landlord approvals and landlord work.

● Liaise with municipalities on permits, inspections, and occupancy.

● Coordinate utility connections and service providers.

● Monitor compliance with lease obligations related to construction.

Vendor Coordination

● Coordinate equipment and smallwares orders and deliveries.

● Schedule signage, POS, digital screens, and other vendors.

● Ensure vendors meet project schedules and installation requirements.

● Maintain relationships with preferred suppliers and set up key accounts.

Quality Assurance

● Ensure all restaurants are built to Topper’s design standards.

● Conduct deficiency inspections before opening.

● Verify completion of all construction deficiencies.

● Maintain construction documentation and project files.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

● Work closely with Development, Operations/Training, Marketing, IT, Finance, and external consultants.

● Coordinate restaurant opening readiness.

● Support continuous improvement of construction standards and processes.

Key Qualifications:

The ideal candidate has 3+ years of commercial construction project management experience, with restaurant, hospitality, or franchise construction experience strongly preferred. Experience managing multiple concurrent projects and a strong understanding of commercial construction practices and the Ontario Building Code are required.

Experience working with landlords, municipalities, consultants, and contractors is essential, along with strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills. A valid Ontario driver’s licence and willingness to travel throughout Ontario are required.

Position Details:

Salary: $65,000 - $85,000
Typical weekly hours: Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm. Based on the demands of the business, there may be a requirement to work outside of these hours on occasion.

Availability: Must be able to travel to various franchise and construction locations.

Application Process:

To apply for this position, please submit a resume and cover letter quoting the job title in the subject line by August 5th, 2026, to:

Amanda Johnston
Director of Development
Topper’s Pizza Franchise
[email protected]

Thank you for your interest. Interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis as qualified candidates are received. Due to the anticipated volume of applications, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Topper’s Pizza is committed to the principles of equality and diversity in the workplace. We welcome applications from Indigenous peoples, minority communities, immigrants, persons with disabilities, and the LGBTQ2S+ community.

Topper’s Pizza will provide accommodation in all phases of the hiring process, up to the point of undue hardship, upon request.

Pay: $65,000.00-$85,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company events
• Dental care
• On-site parking
• RRSP match
• Vision care

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Barrie, ON L4N 9Y3: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:

• Project management: 3 years (preferred)

Willingness to travel:

• 25% (preferred)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Barrie, ON L4N 9Y3