Project Manager - Retail / Resturant

Project Manager - Retail / Restaurant

Lead high-visibility construction projects from concept to completion. Join a growing team delivering projects for leading national brands.

Our client is a well-established provider of construction, renovation, maintenance, and program management services supporting nationally recognized retail, restaurant, and commercial brands. With decades of industry expertise, the organization delivers scalable solutions that help clients transform, enhance, and maintain their physical locations throughout North America.

Job Description

• Manage multiple concurrent construction projects from initiation through closeout.
• Develop project scopes, execution plans, schedules, budgets, and resource requirements.
• Lead project planning activities and establish clear objectives, milestones, and deliverables.
• Coordinate architects, consultants, contractors, subcontractors, vendors, and field personnel throughout the project lifecycle.
• Monitor project performance to ensure schedule, budget, quality, and safety goals are achieved.
• Manage project budgets, forecasting, cost tracking, expense reporting, and financial performance.
• Identify project risks, potential disputes, and operational challenges while developing mitigation strategies.
• Conduct regular project status meetings and provide updates to stakeholders and leadership.
• Review project documents, reports, and deliverables to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Perform periodic site visits to evaluate project progress and compliance with quality standards.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients throughout project execution.
• Manage client concerns, change requests, and escalations in a professional and timely manner.
• Ensure project activities remain aligned with contractual obligations and business objectives.
• Maintain strong communication with office staff, field teams, subcontractors, outsourced partners, and client representatives.
• Collaborate with leadership to identify project opportunities, challenges, and process improvements.
• Successfully plan, execute, and close multiple projects within demanding timelines.

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

The Successful Applicant

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or a related field preferred.
• 5-8 years of experience as a Construction Project Manager.
• Retail, restaurant, remodel, or rollout construction experience strongly preferred.
• PMP certification preferred.
• Strong knowledge of construction management, budgeting, scheduling, project controls, and risk management.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and strong proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Experience with Oracle, Visio, and Adobe products preferred.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong business acumen and sound decision-making abilities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to perform effectively in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Strong client relationship management and customer service skills.
• Valid driver's license with a satisfactory driving record.

What's on Offer

• Salary range: $85,000 - $115,000 annually.
• Comprehensive health benefits.
• Generous PTO days.
• 401(k) with contribution

If you're an experienced construction professional who thrives on delivering successful projects, building strong client relationships, and leading complex initiatives from start to finish, we encourage you to apply and explore this exciting opportunity!

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