Senior Construction Manager – Italy

About the role

The Senior Construction Manager will lead the execution of new restaurant openings across Italy for a fast‑growing international QSR brand. Reporting to the Expansion & Construction Director, the role combines on‑site project coordination with frequent travel to ensure each store is delivered on time, within budget, and to the company’s quality standards.

Key responsibilities

• Lead construction projects and new store openings throughout Italy.
• Coordinate external engineering firms, contractors, suppliers and subcontractors.
• Ensure project timelines, milestones and opening schedules are achieved.
• Secure all required permits and licenses.
• Manage CAPEX, cost control and monitor budget deviations.
• Monitor construction progress from technical and operational perspectives.
• Guarantee execution quality and compliance with company construction standards.
• Act as the primary liaison between Operations, Expansion and external partners.
• Identify and resolve on‑site issues in a fast‑paced environment.

Required profile

• Degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management or a related field.
• Approximately 15 years of experience in construction, site management or project execution.
• Strong hands‑on construction background, preferably from a contractor or construction company.
• Previous experience in the food/restaurants industry.
• Proven ability to coordinate contractors, suppliers, budgets and project execution.
• Fluency in English; Spanish is a plus.
• Willingness to travel frequently across Italy.
• Pragmatic, execution‑oriented and strong problem‑solving skills.

Required skills

• Construction management
• Project coordination
• Budget and cost control
• Permit acquisition and compliance