Construction Project Manager

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

📋 Description

• Plan, oversee, and implement construction projects from the award of the General Contractor bid to the grand opening.

• Act as the main liaison for contractors, architects, engineers, landlords, and internal stakeholders.

• Ensure that projects are completed safely, thoroughly, on time, within budget, and in alignment with company standards.

• Manage project timelines, finances, administration, quality control, vendors, and stakeholder involvement.

• Supervise the transition process from construction completion to training and opening.

• Collaborate and coordinate with departments such as Real Estate, Development, Design, Permitting, Facilities, IT, Operations, Training, and Marketing, as well as landlord representatives and authorities having jurisdiction (AHJs).

• Partner with the Construction Coordinator for project initiation and closure.

• Oversee various restaurant construction projects from the bid award phase to the opening.

• Review, manage, and authorize changes and invoices from General Contractors and vendors; monitor against the project budget.

• Anticipate project expenditures.

• Manage the construction timeline and identify potential opportunities, risks, delays, and cost implications; create strategies for exploitation and mitigation.

• Facilitate the transition from construction completion to Operations through training and opening.

• Create project reports, schedules, and forecasts.

• Provide emergency warranty support during off-hours when necessary.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Construction Project Management, Engineering, or a related discipline.

• 2–4 years of relevant professional experience.

• Experience in Construction Project Management within a restaurant concept, as a developer, or with a General Contractor.

• Preferred: 4–6 years of professional experience.

• Preferred: 1–3 years of supervisory experience.

• PMP certification is preferred.

• Willingness to travel frequently.

• Availability for occasional off-hours emergency warranty support.

🏝️ Benefits

• Weekly Pay and Performance bonuses.

• Shake Shack Meal Discounts.

• Exclusive corporate discounts on travel, electronics, wellness, leisure activities, and more.

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance*.

• Employer Paid Life and Disability Insurance*.

• 401k Plan with Company Match*.

• Paid Time Off*.

• Paid Parental Leave*.

• Access to Employee Assistance Program on Day 1.

• Pre-Tax Commuter and Parking Benefits.

• Flexible Spending and Dependent Care Accounts*.

• Development and Growth Opportunities.

• Hands-on mentorship, training, and growth potential.

• Learning and growth opportunities.

• Frequent Travel.