Manager of Construction

What You’ll Be Serving Up

You will manage the construction team as well as your own projects for KFC US, ensuring the successful execution of new builds, remodels, and infrastructure projects that expand brand access and elevate the guest experience. Your mission will be to shape KFC’s future restaurant footprint by driving innovation and process optimization to deliver projects on-time, on-budget, and with superior quality.

Here’s How You’ll Spice Things Up

Leading construction execution and team management

• Oversee multiple construction projects, including new builds, scrapes, offsets, and remodels, by managing vendors, contractors, and internal partners throughout the end-to-end process.
• Ensure projects are delivered on schedule, within budget, and meet brand quality standards.
• Directly manage and develop one Construction Manager and one Construction Coordinator, providing guidance, coaching, and clear expectations to drive team success.
• Support the implementation of best practices in construction execution across equity and franchise projects.
  
  
  

Supporting budget and financial planning

• Manage assigned project budgets by preparing estimates, tracking expenditures, and ensuring accurate forecasting.
• Partner with leadership to uphold cost discipline and identify opportunities for efficiency across construction projects.
• Support vendor contract management and resource allocation to optimize cost effectiveness.
  
  
  

Driving collaboration and process improvements

• Strengthen relationships with municipalities, vendors, and franchisees to streamline approvals and ensure smooth project execution.
• Partner with internal teams (Design, Development, and Finance) to support prototypes and ensure construction outcomes align with brand standards.
• Contribute to process improvements and standardized practices that enhance consistency and project outcomes.
  
  
  

Leading and supporting your team

• Manage, mentor, and inspire your direct reports — one Construction Manager and one Construction Coordinator — to deliver high-quality outcomes and grow their careers.
• Foster a collaborative culture that emphasizes accountability, partnership, and continuous improvement.
  
  
  

What You Bring To The Table

• Education:
  
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited 4-year university, preferably in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or Real Estate.
  
• Experience:
  
• 5 years of relevant experience in construction, architecture, engineering, or real estate.
• Prior experience in multi-unit restaurant / retail remodeling and ground-up development preferred.
  
• Skills:
  
• Strong project management skills, including ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver results in a fast-paced environment.
• Effective communicator with solid negotiation and stakeholder management abilities.
• Analytical mindset with the ability to use data and insights to support business decisions.
• Solid understanding of construction practices, vendor management, and cost control.
• People leadership skills, including coaching, mentoring, and performance management.
  
• Mindset:
  
• Resourceful and adaptive in ambiguous situations with a proven ability to operate “in the grey.”
• Resilient in the face of obstacles and persistent in driving towards results.
• Thrive in a collaborative environment and excel at inspiring and developing team members.
  
  

What’s In It For You

• Support KFC’s restaurant growth by successfully managing construction projects that enhance brand presence and improve guest experience.
• Gain cross-functional experience by working closely with Development, Design, Finance, and Franchise teams to drive strategic growth and execution.
• Expand your expertise in construction management by overseeing a multi-million-dollar budget, optimizing vendor relationships, and implementing cutting-edge building solutions.
• Join a world-class brand that values leadership, efficiency, and continuous improvement in restaurant development and construction.
  
  
  

KFC Corporation, based in Louisville, Kentucky, is one of the few brands in America that can boast about having a rich, 60-year history of success and innovation. In fact, KFC is the world's most popular chicken restaurant chain and a division of Yum! Brands, the world’s largest restaurant company.

Yum! Brands, Inc., based in Louisville, Kentucky, has over 45,000 restaurants in more than 135 countries and territories and is one of the Aon Hewitt Top Companies for Leaders in North America. In 2018, Yum! Brands was recognized as part of the inaugural Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index. The company’s restaurant brands – KFC, Pizza Hut and Taco Bell – are global leaders of the chicken, pizza and Mexican-style food categories.

More important than our size is our commitment to breakthrough innovation and the success of our employees. We're proud of the unique culture we've built, one where everyone can be their best self, make a difference and have fun! We believe in our people, trust in their positive intentions, encourage ideas from everyone, and have actively developed a workforce that is diverse in style and background.