Director of Construction & Facilities

Director of Construction and Facilities Bellevue, WAOur client, an established restaurant group, is looking for a Director of Construction and Facilities to oversee new construction projects, capital improvements, and facility operations. This leadership role is ideal for an experienced construction professional who can combine strategic planning with hands-on project and facilities management. Working closely with executive leadership, restaurant operations, and design teams, you'll manage projects from planning and budgeting through completion while maintaining safe, efficient, and well-functioning facilities. You'll also lead the facilities team, oversee contractors, and develop maintenance programs that support consistent restaurant operations. Director of Construction and Facilities Responsibilities Oversee new construction, remodels, renovations, expansions, and capital improvements from planning through completion. Manage project scopes, budgets, schedules, design reviews, permitting, contractor selection, and construction quality. Collaborate with architects, engineers, designers, contractors, and internal teams to meet project requirements and deadlines. Oversee building systems, commercial kitchen equipment, HVAC, plumbing, electrical, refrigeration, and other critical infrastructure. Implement maintenance programs, inspections, and equipment replacement plans while ensuring life-safety systems are properly serviced. Manage and develop personnel, oversee external service providers, and establish performance expectations. Develop capital and facilities budgets, monitor expenditures, negotiate vendor agreements, and evaluate repair-versus-replacement decisions. Coordinate urgent repairs, minimize disruptions to restaurant operations, and improve facilities processes and project documentation. Communicate project progress, financial performance, timelines, and risks to executive and restaurant leadership. Director of Construction and Facilities Qualifications At least 8 years of construction management experience, including renovations, capital projects, and multiple concurrent projects. Experience managing construction budgets, schedules, contractors, permitting, and commercial building systems. Strong financial, negotiation, problem-solving, and project management skills. Hands-on knowledge of commercial kitchen equipment, facilities maintenance, and active commercial kitchen operations. Proficiency in project tracking systems and standard office software. High school diploma or GED required; a relevant bachelor's degree is preferred. Multi-site restaurant, hospitality, or retail experience preferred.