Project Manager

About the role

We are seeking a results-driven Project Manager to lead commercial tenant improvement projects for retail, quick service restaurants (QSR) and other restaurant/hospitality clients. The role focuses on delivering projects on time, on budget, and to required quality standards while coordinating cross-functional teams, contractors, and stakeholders. The ideal candidate has strong commercial construction and QSR/restaurant experience and excels at schedule and cost control, client communication, and site operations coordination.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end project delivery for commercial tenant improvement projects, with emphasis on QSR and restaurant builds.
• Develop and maintain project schedules, budgets, and cash flow forecasts; proactively manage scope changes and cost controls.
• Coordinate permitting, code compliance, inspections, and closeout documentation in collaboration with consultants and authorities having jurisdiction.
• Manage contractors, subcontractors, and vendors; lead procurement, negotiations, contracts, RFIs, and submittals; enforce quality and safety standards on site.
• Serve as primary client and stakeholder contact; provide regular project status reports, budget updates, and risk mitigation plans.
• Facilitate pre-construction planning, constructability reviews, and value engineering to optimize cost and schedule.
• Oversee site logistics and construction sequencing to minimize disruptions to existing operations and meet brand operational requirements for QSR/restaurant clients.
• Track and administer change orders, claims, and payment applications; ensure accurate documentation for financial and audit purposes.
• Conduct regular site visits, quality inspections, and punch list resolution; lead project closeout and turnover including warranties and as-built documentation.
• Mentor project team members and contribute to continuous improvement of project management processes and tools.

Requirements

• 5+ years of hands-on project management experience in commercial construction or tenant improvement projects; proven track record managing restaurant builds.
• Demonstrated knowledge of quick service restaurant operational requirements, FF&E coordination, and MEP interfaces for food service facilities.
• Proficient in project management and construction software (e.g., MS Project, Procore, Bluebeam, PlanGrid) and strong financial acumen for cost control and forecasting.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills; ability to interact effectively with owners, franchisors, general contractors, and municipal agencies.
• Solid understanding of permitting, building codes, and inspection processes relevant to commercial food service projects.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple projects concurrently under tight schedules.
• Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel to job sites as required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Tenant Improvement (T.I.), Quick Service Restaurant (QSR) programs, Hospitality, and Retail projects.
• Certifications such as PMP, CCM, or OSHA 30.

Benefits

• Competitive salary: $115,000 - $145,000 (DOE).
• Project and company bonuses.
• Truck and gas card.
• 401K with matching.
• Health care coverage.
• Dental coverage.
• Paid time off.

For this position, you must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for sponsorship for a non-immigrant visa.