Project Manager, Design & Construction

Eataly is the world’s largest artisanal Italian food and beverage marketplace! Eataly is not a chain; each Eataly is different, with its own character and own theme – but all with the same aim... for our guests to:

• SHOP a selection of high-quality Italian, local and homemade products
• LEARN through our classes and our team’s product knowledge

The Project Manager, Design & Construction is a key member of the Construction & Design team at Eataly, taking a lead role in driving and delivering on the Company’s North American growth plans. The Project Manager, Design & Construction is responsible for project oversight, internal and external client interactions, on-site management and regular visits to key project locations, timeline and schedule management, specification and procurement of FF&E, coordinating and supervising trades/vendors, materials deliveries, and overall quality control.

The PM, Design& Construction works closely with the PM, Design as well as the Director of Construction.

• Manages all stages of store development projects including but not limited to new builds, renovations and capital improvement projects: project conception, design development, pre-construction, construction and close-out.
• Responsible for managing project schedules, budgets, consultant and vendor contracts
• Able to prepare scope documents for internal and external coordination
• Works closely with our internal design team to ensure project scope and intent is developed and signed off on in alignment with project timelines
• Where applicable, participates in the selection process of architects/contractors/subcontractors or other third parties, and is responsible for onboarding them
• Acts as the main point of contact for architects, general contractors, vendors and internal team members
• Monitors and directs the performance of general contractor and/or subcontractors during construction phase and ensures that typical project management practices and meetings are carried out such as landlord kick offs, OAC calls, milestone walk-throughs, etc.
• Ensures each project adheres to applicable code/legislation requirements
• Consolidates, communicates and manages all issues and risks affecting the project; communicates project status to project participants and stakeholders accurately and on time
• Manages the procurement of owner supplied items
• Acts as a trade union between different teams at the corporate, store and facilities levels for a successful delivery of each project
• Ensures ongoing communication with the Finance Team and adheres to department/company policies and procedures as it relates to invoice management and project spending
• Performs other duties as required or assigned

• Bachelor’s Degree (in Architecture or Construction Project Management preferred)
• 2+ years general Design & Construction/Store Development experience in the Retail/Restaurant/Hospitality field
• Previous experience working directly for a multi-unit brand preferred
• Strong technical and software skills in Microsoft Office & Bluebeam – Competent in Procore preferred
• Experience being the lead a Design & Construction Project from start to finish
• Strong leadership skills; able to influence at all levels and across functions
• Exceptional project management and time-management skills
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal with the ability to communicate with all levels of collaborators including upper management, landlords and consultants
• Problem-solving skills, analytical and detail-oriented mindset

Salary Range: $110,000 - $115,000

Benefits and Perks

• Paid Time Off
• 401K with match or RRSP
• Free family meal daily
• Discounts at Eataly
• Classes on products and Italian cuisine
• and more!

Eataly is an equal employment…