South Africa: Senior Project Manager – QSR posted by She recruit

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to join our team, responsible for overseeing the construction of new stores, revamps, and refurbishments in the QSR industry. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in construction project management, with experience in food retail or QSR store rollout environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Managing end-to-end construction of new stores, revamps, and refurbishments
• Conducting feasibility studies on new sites
• Benchmarking and monitoring cost per sqm
• Preparing capex calculations and payback period analysis
• Evaluating ROI and EBITDA impact of new site developments
• Overseeing procurement of construction materials, equipment, and suppliers
• Managing contractors, transporters, and service providers
• Driving council approval processes and permit compliance in collaboration with management
• Ensuring strict adherence to store layout and equipment specifications
• Managing project timelines to avoid costly delays
• Reporting into senior leadership and providing clear commercial updates

Requirements

• 8+ years’ experience in construction project management
• Experience in food retail or QSR store rollout environments
• Strong procurement and contractor management experience
• Proven exposure to feasibility studies and commercial analysis (ROI, capex, EBITDA)
• Experience managing multiple site builds concurrently
• Solid understanding of construction contracts and cost control
• Civil Engineering or Quantity Surveying qualification advantageous
• Commercially minded and financially literate
• Strong knowledge of procurement and cost management
• Able to operate independently and build project capability from the ground up
• Hands-on leader able to manage site supervisors and contractors
• Comfortable working in a growth-focused, fast-moving organisation

Qualifications

No formal education or certifications are required for this role.

Salary & Benefits

Salary details will be discussed during the interview process.