Construction Project Manager

Reports to: VP of Development & Construction Compensation: $110-$160k DOE Company Overview Our client is a fast-casual restaurant group with a well-established and growing presence across multiple states in the Western U.S. Known for fresh, house-made menu offerings prepared daily, they have built a loyal guest following and are in an active, deliberate expansion phase — opening new locations while strengthening their existing footprint. The culture is people-first, with strong emphasis on operational excellence, team development, and delivering a consistent guest experience. Your Role As the Construction Project Manager, you will own new restaurant construction from site handoff through grand opening, lead remodels and refreshes, and manage the full project ecosystem — contractors, architects, municipalities, and internal stakeholders — across a multi-state, rapidly expanding footprint. What You’ll Do Manage new restaurant construction projects from site handoff through grand opening. Lead remodels, refreshes, and facility improvement projects. Drive schedules, budgets, quality standards, and overall project outcomes. Manage contractor bid processes, negotiations, and contract awards. Coordinate architects, engineers, consultants, vendors, landlords, and municipalities. Monitor project costs and partner with Accounting on financial reconciliation. Identify and mitigate risks; manage permits, inspections, and regulatory compliance. Conduct regular site visits to ensure quality, progress, and minimal punch-list items. Continuously improve systems, processes, and project execution standards. What You’ll Bring 3–10+ years of commercial construction project management experience. Experience managing multiple projects simultaneously in restaurant, retail, hospitality, or multi-unit environments. Strong budgeting, scheduling, and contractor management skills. Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications. Experience with permitting and municipal approval processes. Proficiency with Procore and Microsoft Office; willingness to travel regularly. Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or related field preferred (not required). Why Join? This is a role with real visibility and real impact. You’ll work directly alongside senior leadership, influence the systems that support future growth, and see the tangible results of your work open in communities across multiple states. The organization is large enough to offer meaningful career runway, yet small enough that strong contributors are recognized. If you want to help build something — not just manage it — this is the right seat. #J-18808-Ljbffr Waterstone Human Capital