Project Manager, Design & Construction

Job Opportunity: Project Manager, Design and Construction – Canada

Location: Airports in Canada

Based in: Toronto, Calgary, Winnipeg, or Ottawa

Travel Requirement: Up to 70% within Canada and the U.S.

Employment Type: Full-time, Salaried

Compensation: $110,000 - $130,000 CAD/year plus bonus

Are you ready to take your construction and project management skills to the next level in the fast-paced world of airport restaurant development? We are seeking a Project Manager, Design and Construction to join our dynamic team, driving the creation of cutting-edge dining concepts in some of the busiest airports in North America.

What You’ll Do

As a Project Manager, you will:

• Act as the on-site liaison for individual and multi-unit restaurant development programs across major airports in North America.
• Oversee project scopes, budgets, and schedules, ensuring cost accuracy and timely delivery.
• Manage design and construction processes, including site surveys, coordination with architects and engineers, contractor oversight, inspections, and project close-outs.
• Lead communication with internal teams, contractors, and external stakeholders, ensuring seamless collaboration and problem resolution.
• Enforce safety protocols, quality standards, and compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Provide regular updates, progress reports, and ensure all deliverables meet high performance and safety standards.
  
  

Minimum Qualifications

What We’re Looking For:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering, architecture, or a related field (preferred).
• Experience: Minimum 5 years in a similar role (7 years preferred), with a strong preference for experience in restaurant and retail facilities within secure environments, such as airports.
• Technical Skills: Knowledge of construction project management fundamentals, intermediate-to-advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, and familiarity with large-scale digital and physical environments.
• Leadership: Exceptional organizational and interpersonal skills to manage simultaneous projects and interface effectively with all levels of the organization.
• Travel and Eligibility: Must be willing to travel up to 70%, able to work in Canada without sponsorship, and meet airport security clearance requirements (TSA, Transport Canada, etc.).
  
  

What We Offer

• Competitive Salary: $110,000 - $130,000 CAD / year plus bonus.
• Comprehensive benefits package.
• Opportunities for growth within a dynamic and supportive environment.
• A chance to work on impactful projects in high-profile airport locations.
  
  

Why Join Us?

At SSP Canada, we’re passionate about crafting exceptional dining experiences in airport environments. We believe in fostering innovation, teamwork, and respect while delivering world-class results. If you’re ready to bring your expertise to a global leader in the food and beverage industry, we want to hear from you.

Apply Now!

Take the next step in your career journey. Submit your resume and cover letter today to join our team as a Project Manager, Design and Construction – Canada.

Diversity and Inclusion is a priority at SSP. We are an equal opportunities employer committed to engaging all of our people, so they feel valued and motivated; we champion diversity, promote inclusion, and ensure equality. We respect and protect human rights and prevent discrimination; and we positively impact our communities. We encourage and welcome applications from a diverse range of candidates regardless of background, gender, race, religious beliefs, disability, sexual identity and orientation.