Project Manager

Job Description:
We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to join our team and lead the construction projects for our growing restaurant chain. The ideal candidate will oversee all aspects of the construction process for new restaurant openings and renovations, managing a team that includes Project Engineers and Project Coordinators. This role requires a strategic thinker with strong project management skills, exceptional attention to detail, and the ability to deliver projects on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.

Key Responsibilities:
1. Project Leadership and Team Management
- Lead and manage construction projects from inception to completion, ensuring all objectives are met.
- Supervise and provide direction to the project team, including Project Engineers and Project Coordinators, to achieve project goals.
- Assign tasks, set priorities, and monitor the performance of team members, ensuring effective collaboration and communication.
2. Project Planning and Execution:
- Develop comprehensive project plans, including timelines, budgets, resource allocation, and risk management strategies.
- Oversee design coordination, permitting, and contractor selection for new restaurant openings and renovations.
- Ensure that construction projects align with company standards, design specifications, and business goals.
3. Budget and Cost Management:
- Prepare and manage detailed project budgets, including cost estimation, tracking, and reporting.
- Monitor expenditures to ensure projects are delivered within budget constraints, identifying cost-saving opportunities where possible.
- Review and approve invoices, change orders, and payment applications.
4. Timeline and Quality Control:
- Develop and maintain project schedules, ensuring all milestones and deadlines are met.
- Conduct regular site visits and inspections to monitor construction progress, quality, and compliance with safety standards.
- Address any issues or deviations from plans promptly and implement corrective actions as necessary.
5. Vendor and Contractor Management:
- Manage relationships with contractors, suppliers, and vendors to ensure timely delivery of services and materials.
- Negotiate contracts and manage contract performance, ensuring all terms and conditions are met.
6. Stakeholder Communication and Reporting:
- Serve as the primary point of contact for all project-related communications with internal and external stakeholders.
- Prepare and present regular project status reports to Chief Engineering Officer highlighting progress, risks, and required decisions.
- Coordinate with other departments, such as Operations, Design, and Procurement, to ensure project alignment.
Post-Project Evaluation:

Qualifications:
Education: Bachelors degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Architecture, or a related field.

Experience:

Minimum of 5-7 years of experience in project management, preferably in restaurant, retail, or hospitality construction.

Proven experience managing teams, including Project Engineers and Project Coordinators.