Senior Project Manager, Restaurant/Retail Construction

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

📋 Description

• Serve as the owner’s representative overseeing programs that include various restaurant and retail tenant improvement projects within airport terminals.

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

• Supervise general contractors, designers, and vendors across multiple sites.

• Manage the complete program delivery process, which encompasses pre-construction services, bidding, permitting, and scheduling.

• Oversee construction activities, including change orders, invoicing, punch lists, and project closeout.

• Assist the Project Executive or Operations Director in creating project proposals, budgets, schedules, and resource plans.

• Lead and coordinate project teams to ensure delivery that is timely, budget-compliant, and adheres to client standards.

• Act as the primary point of contact for clients, providing project updates and resolving any issues that may arise.

• Source, negotiate, and manage contractors, subcontractors, and third-party service providers.

• Supervise estimating, bidding, permitting, and contract administration processes.

• Manage project changes, documentation, and reporting in line with Sevan standards and best practices.

• Implement Sevan technology solutions to improve project delivery efficiency.

• Conduct project kickoffs and lessons-learned reviews to enhance future performance.

• Represent Sevan in meetings with clients and during project discussions.

• Cultivate relationships with clients, partners, and vendors.

• Identify potential challenges and develop strategies to mitigate risks, ensuring successful project outcomes.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or a related field, or 10-15 years of relevant experience.

• Required experience in commercial retail, restaurant, tenant improvement, rebuild, and ground-up construction.

• 5-10+ years of direct experience in this domain as a Project Manager or Senior PM.

• Airport experience is a plus, including the ability to obtain TSA clearance.

• Demonstrated expertise in construction project management with comprehensive knowledge of all phases from preconstruction to closeout.

• Outstanding communication skills for interactions with clients, contractors, and project teams at all levels.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office, Procore, and Smartsheets.

• PMP certification is preferred.

• Qualified candidates must reside in Seattle, WA.

• Regional travel is required 50-80% of the time as needed, including up to weekly site visits.

• Multi-shift work may be necessary.

• Ability to work a full-time schedule.

🏝️ 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 such as McDonald's, Starbucks, and 7-Eleven.