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Director of Construction – Restaurant Casual Dining 

A popular restaurant client of Williams Search Group; LLC is seeking a Director of Construction to join their growing team. This role can be remotely based anywhere in the Central U.S., within reasonable proximity to a major airport. Preferred states include Texas, Colorado, Illinois, and Arizona. The company is also in the process of building a second corporate office in the Dallas area.

Ideal Background

Casual dining experience preferred, though candidates from QSR, convenience store, grocery, or third-party construction firms will also be considered 

• Ground-up construction experience is not required 
• Proven experience managing an internal team of Construction Managers 
• Strong corporate development background 
• Experience overseeing third-party construction partners 
• Prior involvement in rollout programs, including multi-unit expansion 
• Demonstrated ability to develop systems, processes, and procedures 

Team Structure

• One direct-report Construction Manager 
• A  network of external Construction Managers from third-party firms 

Growth & Compensation

• 2026 development plan: 20 new units 
• Competitive compensation package including: 
• Attractive base salary 
• Bonus opportunity 
• Potential equity 

For More Information

Please contact: lesley@williamssearch.com or luke@williamssearch.com

Client of Williams Search Group is hiring a Director of Real Estate with experience in Full-Service Franchise Restaurants 

The Director will utilize internal and external resources to assist in executing the company’s real estate strategy, including evaluating, selecting, and submitting sites for franchise and company locations to the Development Committee. 

The role will deliver new sites as specified in the yearly company development plan and individual franchisees’ development agreements and manage real estate-related activities for the acquisition of new freestanding, ground up locations. 

The role can work remote anywhere in the Central to Eastern U.S.

For additional details, contact:

Luke Tushim 832-705-0803 or Lesley Williams 832-722-5854