Development Projects Coordinator (Hospitality/QSR)

About the role

Masco Foods is looking for a Development Projects Coordinator for its hospitality and quick-service restaurant (QSR) estate in Accra, Ghana. The role reports to the Head of Development and covers new builds, remodels, relocations and minor works, bridging design, engineering, procurement, contractors, landlords and authorities to deliver projects that meet KFC/Yum! standards and Masco Foods' quality benchmarks.

Key responsibilities

• Own the project plan from concept to handover, including scope, programme, critical path and risk register, and run weekly site and contractor coordination meetings.
• Drive permitting timelines and landlord approvals, and interpret architectural, structural and MEP drawings while ensuring brand standards for QSR layouts.
• Prepare and review Bills of Quantities and take-offs, manage drawing control (submittals, RFIs, as-builts) and compile tender packs and evaluate bids.
• Negotiate Work Orders/LOAs, coordinate long-lead items and enforce QA/QC plans, method statements and ITPs.
• Monitor progress, workmanship and HSE compliance, manage variations and claims, and build and manage project budgets with weekly dashboards and monthly executive summaries.
• Liaise with landlords, authorities, utilities and communities, and ensure compliance with Ghana codes and brand guidelines, including handover and O&M packs.

Required profile

• BEng/BSc in Civil Engineering (or Construction/Building Technology with strong civils exposure); GhIE/Pr.Eng registration is an advantage.
• 5-8+ years delivering multi-site hospitality/QSR/retail rollouts, including new builds, fit-outs and remodels.
• Experience preparing BOQs, reviewing drawings and coordinating contractors, consultants and suppliers under tight deadlines.
• Valid driver's licence, willingness to travel extensively in Ghana and to neighbouring countries, and excellent English (basic French is a plus).

Required skills

• AutoCAD (required); Revit or BIM exposure is a plus.
• Familiarity with FIDIC/NEC contracts, HSE, QA/QC and permit processes.
• MS Project (or equivalent) and Excel for cost tracking.

Benefits include medical, vehicle/fuel or allowance, per diems, mobile/data and professional membership support. Applicants submit a CV and a portfolio of recent projects by email through the career page.