Construction Project Manager

About the role

We are seeking an on-site Construction Project Manager to lead projects ranging from $750,000 to $10 million. This role sits at the intersection of precision construction management and elevated hospitality design.

Key Responsibilities

• Project Planning & Execution

• Lead the buyout process: solicit bids, level scopes, and award subcontracts in coordination with the President

• Establish the project budget baseline, cost tracking structure, and master schedule

• Confirm drawings and specifications are construction-ready before issuing to the field; identify gaps or conflicts early

• Lead project kick-off meetings, establish site protocols, and align all stakeholders on expectations from day one

• General Contracting & Field Leadership

• Serve as General Contractor on designated projects — taking full ownership of subcontractor coordination, site safety, and on-time delivery

• Work on-site daily alongside the Field Superintendent; hold the field team accountable to quality and schedule

• Conduct regular site inspections to verify work meets design intent, specifications, and quality standards

• Resolve trade conflicts quickly and decisively to minimize downtime and rework

• Lead weekly project meetings with the Superintendent and key subcontractors

• Budget & Cost Management

• Own project budgets from inception to closeout — tracking expenditures, forecasting costs, and reporting financial status to the President

• Review and approve all subcontractor pay applications against work in place, in coordination with the Superintendent

• Price, negotiate, and execute all change orders with subcontractors — documented and approved before work is performed

• Build and maintain advanced Excel-based budget models, cost projections, and dashboards that provide real-time financial visibility

• Forecast cost at completion continuously; flag budget risks early with proposed mitigation

• Schedule & Document Management

• Own and maintain the master project schedule; identify and proactively manage the critical path

• Review the Superintendent’s 3-week look-ahead weekly to ensure alignment with the master schedule

• Manage the RFI and submittal log: track, submit to the design team, and distribute responses to the field promptly

• Maintain the current drawing and specification set — ensure the Superintendent always has the latest issued-for-construction documents

• Communicate schedule impacts to the President promptly, with a recovery plan attached

• Subcontractor & Vendor Management

• Serve as the contractual point of contact for all subcontractors

• Solicit, evaluate, and award bids to qualified subcontractors; negotiate contracts, scopes, and pricing to protect project margins

• Enforce cost controls and hold subcontractors accountable to schedule milestones and quality standards

• Address subcontractor claims, disputes, or performance issues; escalate significant failures to the President with a recommended course of action

• Manage FF&E and millwork procurement, coordinating lead times to eliminate delivery-driven schedule risk

• Hospitality, Operators & Safety

• Partner with hospitality operating teams to develop kitchen layouts that support operational goals while meeting code and design requirements

• Review all operator requests documented by the Superintendent; provide clear, prompt guidance on scope, cost, and design intent

• Escalate operator requests that would materially affect scope, cost, or design intent to the President for a decision

• Develop and enforce site safety plans tailored to active or adjacent hospitality environments — addressing noise, dust, odor, and site access

• Brief all subcontractors on hospitality-specific safety requirements and permissible working hours relative to service periods

• Risk, Compliance & Closeout

• Manage permitting and ensure compliance with all applicable building codes throughout each project phase

• Maintain a clear issues log: open items, responsible parties, and target resolution dates

• Deliver regular written project status reports to the President covering schedule, budget, risk, and key pending decisions

• Manage the formal closeout checklist: collect warranties, O&M manuals, as-builts, lien releases, and all required permits

• Conduct a lessons-learned debrief with the Superintendent after each project closeout

Qualifications

• Education & Certifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Business, or a related field — or equivalent field experience

• OSHA 30 preferred; PMP a plus

• Experience

• 3+ years of construction project management with a track record of delivering projects in the $750K–$10M range on time and on budget

• Experience serving as General Contractor or Owner’s Representative on ground-up builds or major renovations

• Background managing complex, multi-trade projects with significant design and aesthetic requirements

• Skills

• Proficient in reading and interpreting architectural, structural, and MEP drawings and specifications

• Hands-on experience across all major trade scopes: structural, MEP, millwork, tile, flooring, and FF&E

• Proficiency in Procore, Wrike, or MS Project — including scheduling, task tracking, and team collaboration

• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills: budget tracking, cost projection models, pivot tables, and reporting dashboards

• Strong negotiation, financial analysis, and stakeholder communication skills

• PREFERRED ATTRIBUTES

• Prior experience in restaurant, hotel, or hospitality construction with an appreciation for high-design environments

• Familiarity with commercial kitchen design, health department requirements, and back-of-house operational planning

• Exposure to projects featuring custom millwork, decorative finishes, or art installations

What We're Looking For

This role is not for someone who manages projects from a desk. We want a leader who is on the ground every day — one who earns the respect of subcontractors, partners effectively with the Superintendent, and has the discipline to stay on top of every detail. You should have a genuine eye for design: you will be building spaces that need to be exceptional, not just functional. You bring a builder’s instinct and a planner’s discipline. You know how to bring order to complexity, hold people accountable without burning relationships, and deliver results under pressure. If you are energized by ambitious projects and elevated design standards, we want to hear from you.

Compensation

Competitive and commensurate with experience. Details will be discussed with qualified candidates.

To Apply

Please submit your resume and a brief summary of relevant project experience to our website.