Construction Project Manager

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in California.

📋 Description

• Act as the owner's representative, overseeing programs that involve various restaurant tenant-improvement and new construction projects.

• Function as an extension of the owner's design and construction team.

• Supervise general contractors, designers, and vendors across numerous locations.

• Manage comprehensive program delivery, which includes bidding, permitting, scheduling, construction oversight, change orders, invoicing, punch lists, and project closeout.

• Oversee on-site construction activities.

• Direct and coordinate project team operations to ensure that projects remain on schedule and within budget.

• Communicate any project-related issues to the Senior Project Manager, Project Executive, or Operations Director.

• Review drawings, schedules, scopes, bid results, specifications, test reports, progress reports, and other related documentation.

• Confirm and validate project permitting requirements.

• Manage and oversee project work in the field.

• Handle project change orders efficiently.

• Prepare and present weekly project status updates.

• Identify, address, or escalate issues related to cost, schedule, safety, or quality.

• Represent the company in project meetings.

• Foster relationships with clients, prospective clients, subcontractors, and vendors to create new opportunities.

• Perform additional tasks as assigned.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a construction-related field from an accredited institution or equivalent experience.

• Alternatively, possess 7–10+ years of relevant experience in QSR/KITCHEN retail construction project management.

• Ground-up construction experience is strongly preferred and essential.

• Solid understanding of multi-site program management.

• Proficiency in construction processes, including pre-construction, permitting, scheduling, and closeout.

• Capability to manage construction activities on-site effectively.

• Ability to oversee general contractors, designers, and vendors.

• Willingness to travel 50–80% as required, including weekly site visits.

• Flexibility to work multiple shifts in active retail environments when necessary.

• Competence in managing projects to adhere to schedule and budget constraints.

• Skill in reviewing construction documents, bids, specifications, reports, and project information.

• Proficiency in managing change orders, project reporting, and documentation.

• Effectiveness in communicating project issues and representing the company in meetings.

• Ability to cultivate and sustain relationships with clients, subcontractors, and vendors.

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical insurance

• Dental insurance

• Vision insurance

• Life insurance

• Disability insurance

• Flexible paid time off

• Paid holidays

• Sick time

• Matching 401K plan

• Hands-on experience

• Engaging training programs

• Opportunities to mentor interns and co-ops

• Chance to support industry-leading brands like McDonald's, Starbucks, and 7-Eleven

• Supportive and dynamic work environment

• Involvement in Safety and Sustainability initiatives