Project Manager

Posted 4 days ago

Job Details

Full Time

Location

Job Description

12 Month Contract

White Spot Limited is headquartered in Vancouver, British Columbia and serves more than 17 million guests annually from its two White Spot Hospitality brands, White Spot and Triple O's, which operates and franchises restaurants in British Columbia and Alberta. White Spot is proud to be recognized as one of Canada's Best Managed Companies for fourteen consecutive years, achieving Platinum status.

White Spot is hiring a PROJECT MANAGER for its Design & Construction department. The position is a full-time position that requires working at our Home Office located at 8223 Sherbrooke Street, Vancouver with travel across Metro Vancouver as required. This role is a mix of on-site and office work, with occasional evening or weekend work depending on project schedules. At White Spot, if you aren't directly serving our guests, you are supporting someone who does. The successful candidate will thrive in an office where the people are friendly but focused!

SCOPE OF POSITION

The Project Manager reports to the Director, Design & Construction. This position leads the execution of capital projects, renovations and major repairs across our portfolio of restaurant locations in the Greater Vancouver area. This is a hands-on, high-impact role at the intersection of construction, facilities and operations. You'll be responsible for delivering projects quickly, efficiently and with minimal disruption to active restaurants. If you thrive in fast-paced, collaborative environments, know how to push projects forward, and understand the real cost of downtime in hospitality - this role is for you.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Own Project Delivery

Lead end-to-end execution of:
- Restaurant refreshes, renovations, and other capital projects
- Equipment replacements ( HVAC , kitchen, refrigeration)
- Urgent and reactive capital repairs
Build clear scopes, budget and timelines

Work Closely with Operations

Coordinate work around live restaurant environments
Minimize downtime and guest disruption
Partner with Regional Managers and General Managers to execute smoothly
Schedule after-hours work when required

Manage Vendors & Trades

Build and manage a strong network of contractors and trades
Run bid processes where appropriate
Hold vendors accountable for quality, timelines, and communication
Drive performance through clear expectations and follow-up

Control Budgets

Own project budgets from estimate through close-out
Track spend in real time and prevent cost overruns
Approve invoices and manage scope changes
Support capital planning across all locations

Ensure Compliance

Ensure all work complies with:
- BC Building Code
- WorkSafeBC requirements
- Vancouver Coastal Health regulations
Manage permits, inspections, and approvals

Improve the Portfolio

Partner with Facilities and Maintenance teams to reduce recurring issues
Turn reactive problems into proactive, long-term solutions Ensure Compliance

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

4 + years in facilities, construction or project management
Experience in restaurants, retail or hospitality environments
Proven ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced setting
- Strong understanding of:
- HVAC and refrigeration systems
- Commercial kitchen equipment
- Restaurant buildouts and renovations
Excellent vendor and stakeholder management
Ability to prioritize, make decisions, and move quickly
Comfortable with project tracking tools (Excel, Asana, Monday, etc.)
Experience with facilities systems ( CMMS platforms) is an asset
Able to read drawings, scopes, and quotes
Excellent written, communication and analytical skills.

The anticipated salary range for this role is $ 70 , 000 -$ 90 , 000 and a comprehensive benefits package. Final agreed salary may vary based on experience, skills and the unique strengths the successful candidate brings.

If you are interested and qualified, we'd love to hear from you. Please email your resume, cover letter & salary expectations to: careers@whitespot.ca . Our thanks to all applicants for their interest; however, only those candidates selected for further consideration will be contacted.

About White Spot

As a leader in the hospitality industry, we have a lot of experience - 90 years in fact. And while many things have changed over the years, our passion for investing in our people hasn’t. We know that being named one of Canada’s best employers doesn’t happen overnight. It only happens when you hire based on passion and foster those relationships everyday. At White Spot, we’re proud to be a team that is passionate about food, has a "do whatever it takes" attitude and most importantly, cares for the people and communities we serve. We are committed to hiring the best, training the best and expecting the best, because at the end of the day, we’re in business to make a difference. Whether this is your first job, the place in between, or part of a long term career, White Spot has many opportunities to be happy about, and could be just the spot for you. Come see what working with the best looks like.