Project Manager at White Spot — NeverHard

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.