Restaurant Construction Project Manager

Compensation: $90,000–$105,000 per year, based on experience

Schedule: Primarily Monday–Friday days, with occasional nights and weekends as project needs require.

Lead Construction for a Growing Restaurant Brand

An established, growing restaurant company is seeking an experienced Construction Project Manager to lead new restaurant openings, remodels, renovations, and facility improvement projects across a multi-unit portfolio.

This role owns projects from site handoff through grand opening. You'll direct architects, general contractors, vendors, landlords, and internal stakeholders to deliver projects on schedule, on budget, and to brand standards. You'll have real authority and accountability in a fast-paced, multi-location environment.

What You'll Do

• Lead full project lifecycle for new builds, remodels, renovations, and capital improvement projects from planning and design through closeout and turnover.
• Develop and own project budgets, schedules, and scopes of work; track costs, approve change orders, and drive cost control.
• Manage bidding, contractor selection, and negotiations; oversee GC and vendor performance against contract terms.
• Direct architects, engineers, and consultants through design development, value engineering, and permitting.
• Coordinate with landlords on lease exhibits, tenant improvement requirements, and landlord work.
• Conduct regular site visits to enforce quality, schedule, and safety standards; resolve field issues quickly.
• Manage permitting, inspections, health department approvals, and certificate of occupancy processes.
• Oversee equipment procurement and installation coordination with kitchen, FF&E, and IT vendors.
• Report project status, risks, and budget variances to senior leadership.
• Manage multiple concurrent projects across different markets and stages.
• Help refine prototype standards, construction processes, and vendor programs as the brand scales.

What We're Looking For

• 5–8+ years of commercial construction project management experience, with full ownership of budgets and schedules.
• Restaurant, QSR/fast casual, hospitality, retail, or franchise/multi-unit construction experience strongly preferred.
• Proven track record delivering ground-up and remodel projects on time and within budget.
• Strong experience with bidding, contract negotiation, change order management, and cost control.
• Ability to read and interpret architectural, MEP, and kitchen equipment drawings.
• Working knowledge of building codes, ADA, health department requirements, and permitting processes.
• Experience managing GCs, subcontractors, architects, and landlords.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to present to leadership.
• Proficiency with MS Office and project management tools (Procore, MS Project, Smartsheet, or similar).
• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or related field preferred; equivalent experience considered.
• PMP or OSHA 30 certification a plus.
• Willingness to travel to project sites as needed.
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Career growth with an expanding multi-unit organization

Why Join Us?

This is a high-impact role where you'll directly shape the growth of a multi-unit restaurant brand. You'll own your projects, work with experienced construction partners, and see your work open its doors to guests.

If you're a proven construction PM who thrives on delivering multiple projects in a fast-moving environment, we want to hear from you.