Project Manager - Construction (Illinois/Wisconsin/Michigan)

Job Responsibilities

• Responsible for achieving annual store opening plan and delivering quality stores in a timely and cost-effective manner.
• Manages construction quality management (CQM) to ensure that every aspect of construction aligns with or exceeds Panda standards and industry best practices.
• Establishes and monitors quality objectives, applies quality controls, and implements strategic quality assurance practices.
• Supports REM / Sr. REM in researching store sites, including due diligence, feasibility studies, floor plans, and site plans.
• Works with other functions to ensure store construction meets all codes, AHJ requirements, landlord requirements, and Panda standards.
• Ensures completion of required approval processes, including governmental agencies, developers/Landlords, and other entities required to complete the approval process.
• Oversees the construction bidding, awarding, and contract issuance, and strategically sources a pool of qualified General Contractors in their respective territory.
• Affirms construction activities at the job sites; maintains project schedule, tracks regulatory approval processes, and oversees project costs.
• Ensures compliance with company, industry, trade, and jurisdictional safety standards, practices, and codes.
• Creates a strong safety focus in the design of the facility and the execution of the field construction.
• Regularly reports on project process to all stakeholders and ensures construction documents are accurate and reflect current requirements to enable quality bids.
• Works with Operations to ensure new stores are successfully turned over to Operations as scheduled. Keeps key stakeholders updated of scope/schedule/cost changes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required, preference major in Architecture, Engineering, or Construction Management.
• 5+ years of construction project management experience, preferably in the retail/hospitality environment.
• Successfully completed initial and periodic required training (including but not limited to store training, Recognizing & Preventing Sexual Harassment training, Conscious inclusion training, and Landmark Forum, etc.).
• Valid Food Handler’s Card within 30 days of employment is a requirement of this position.
• Must reside in one of the following areas: Illinois, Wisconsin, Michigan.

Pay

Pay Range: M2: $112,500 - $158,000 / Annual
Within the range, individual pay is determined using various factors, including work location and experience.

Benefits

• Hybrid remote schedule
• 401K with company match
• Yearly bonus opportunity
• Full medical, dental, and vision insurance
• On-site fitness center, biometric screen, and flu shot clinic
• Discounts at Panda restaurants, theme parks, and gym memberships
• Paid time off starting at 15 days with 7 federal holidays
• Continuous education assistance and scholarships
• Income protection including Disability, Life, and AD&D insurance
• Bereavement leave
• Benefits available for eligible permanent full-time associates