Supervisor, New Construction

Company Description:

McDonald’s is proud to be one of the most recognized brands in the world, with restaurants in over 100 countries that serve 70 million customers daily. We continue to operate from a position of strength. Our updated growth strategy is focused on staying ahead of what our customers want and realizing further growth potential. Our relentless ambition is why McDonald’s remains one of the world’s leading corporations after almost 70 years. Joining McDonald's means thinking big and preparing for a career that can have influence around the world.

At McDonald’s, we see every day as a chance to create positive impact. We lead through our values centered on inclusivity, service, integrity, community and family. From support of Ronald McDonald House to our Youth Opportunity project and sustainability initiatives, our values keep us dedicated to using our scale for good: good for our customers, people, industry and planet. We also offer a broad range of outstanding benefits including a sabbatical program, tuition assistance and flexible work arrangements.

Department Overview

The Supervisor, New Construction supports the development and delivery of new restaurant projects within an assigned market. This role is primarily focused on the overall project/development process cycle, including entitlements,design coordination, permitting, budgeting, preparing projects for construction, and completing through construction closeout. The Supervisor collaborates with franchisees, internal partners, architects, and consultants to guide projects through pre-construction and contractor bidding. While the role maintains oversight of construction progress, day-to-day construction activities are typically managed by an external construction manager or general contractor. This position plays a key role in ensuring projects are delivered on schedule, within budget, and in alignment with McDonald’s development standards.

This role will support the Denver and metro area.

Duties

Manage the pre-construction phase of new restaurant development including entitlements, design coordination, permitting, and budgeting.
Coordinate with architects, engineers, and consultants to prepare construction documents and project approvals.
Lead the contractor bidding process and award projects to qualified general contractors.
Partner with franchisees and cross-functional teams including real estate, design, equipment, and operations.
Monitor project schedules, budgets, and development milestones.
Provide construction oversight and milestone tracking while collaborating with external construction managers who lead day-to-day site activities.
Conduct periodic site visits to ensure adherence to plans, quality standards, and safety requirements.
Track project financials and provide regular status updates to leadership.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, Real Estate Development, or related field preferred.
5+ years of experience in construction, development, or project management, preferably in retail, restaurant, or multi-site development.
Experience with entitlements, permitting, and pre-construction planning.
Strong project management, communication, and organizational skills.
Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously within a geographic market.
Willingness to travel to project sites as needed.

Compensation

Benefits eligible: This position offers health and welfare benefits, a 401(k) plan, adoption assistance program, educational assistance program, flexible ways of working, and time off policies (including sick leave, parentalleave, and vacation/PTO). Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on job classification and length of employment.

Bonus eligible: This position is eligible for a bonus, calculated based on individual and company performance. McDonald’s is an equal opportunity employer committed to the diversity of our workforce. We promote an inclusivework environment that creates feel-good moments for everyone. McDonald’s provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities as part of the application or hiring process or to perform the essential functions of their job. If you need assistance accessing or reading this job posting or otherwise feel you need an accommodation during the application or hiring process, please contact View email address on us.fitly.work. Reasonable accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis.
McDonald’s provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment andprohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to sex, sex stereotyping, pregnancy (includingpregnancy, childbirth, and medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), race, color, religion, ancestry or national origin, age, disability status, medical condition, marital status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, protected military or veteran status, citizenship status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
Nothing in this job posting or description should be construed as an offer or guarantee of employment.

Salary Range

The expected salary range for this role is $104,482.00 - $130,602.00 per year.




The above represents the expected salary range for this job requisition. Ultimately, in determining your pay, we may also consider your experience, and other job-related factors.

Additional Information:

Benefits eligible: This position offers health and welfare benefits, including but not limited to comprehensive health insurance, which includes medical, prescription drug, mental health, dental and vision coverage, as well as, life insurance; a 401(k) plan; adoption assistance program; educational assistance program; flexible ways of working; and time off policies (including sick leave, parental leave, and vacation/PTO). McDonald’s is an equal opportunity employer committed to the diversity of our workforce. We promote an inclusive work environment that creates feel-good moments for everyone. McDonald’s provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities as part of the application or hiring process or to perform the essential functions of their job. If you need assistance accessing or reading this job posting or otherwise feel you need an accommodation during the application or hiring process, please contact View email address on us.fitly.work . Reasonable accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis. McDonald’s provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to sex, sex stereotyping, pregnancy (including pregnancy, childbirth, and medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), race, color, religion, ancestry or national origin, age, disability status, medical condition, marital status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, protected military or veteran status, citizenship status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. Nothing in this job posting or description should be construed as an offer or guarantee of employment.