Construction Project Manager

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in California, +1 more state.

📋 Description

• Take charge of delivering new restaurant projects from site assessment and design through construction, opening day, and project completion.

• Collaborate with leadership, landlords, architects, and engineers during site assessment and initial planning stages.

• Create project scopes, initial budgets, and master schedules for new sites, relocations, and renovations.

• Oversee design development and manage drawing reviews.

• Supervise building, mechanical, plumbing, health department, and fire permits.

• Lead the sourcing and prequalification of general contractors and vendors, including onboarding, competitive bidding, negotiations, and contract awards.

• Draft, negotiate, and manage contracts, change orders, and amendments.

• Coordinate the provision of kitchen equipment, furniture, signage, and technology from the owner.

• Monitor project timelines and budgets; provide cost reports and forecasts to leadership.

• Review and approve payment applications, lien releases, and change order requests.

• Conduct site visits to assess progress, quality, and safety compliance.

• Address field issues, requests for information (RFIs), and design conflicts.

• Respond to delays, weather-related impacts, and site emergencies.

• Manage inspections, certificates of occupancy, health department approvals, punch lists, turnover, and handoff to operations.

• Gather closeout documentation, including warranties, O&M manuals, and as-built drawings.

• Monitor general contractor and vendor performance and refine prototype standards and costs.

⛳️ Requirements

• A minimum of 5 years of experience in construction or project management.

• Strong technical and construction knowledge.

• Experience in the restaurant industry.

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Construction Science, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.

• Ability to read and interpret architectural, MEP, and kitchen equipment drawings and specifications.

• Familiarity with construction contracts, building codes, and permitting processes.

• Excellent budgeting, scheduling, negotiation, and cost-control skills.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office and Google Suite.

• Capable of walking and inspecting all areas of active job sites, including ladders, uneven surfaces, and confined spaces.

• Willingness to travel up to 30% of the time.

• Availability to address time-sensitive site issues, emergencies, and critical deadlines outside of regular business hours.

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.

• Paid time off (PTO).

• Dining discounts.

• Option for remote work.