Construction & Facilities Manager

Orbital Kitchens • New York, NY

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Orbital Kitchens is growing quickly through new kitchen build-outs across multiple locations. We’re looking for someone who wants to be close to the action—helping bring new sites to life and then making sure they run smoothly every day.
This role is ideal for someone early in their career who wants to learn how to take a project from a raw space all the way through opening day—and then improve how that site operates over time.
You’ll work directly with leadership and experienced partners to help manage both new site development and ongoing facilities operations.
Over time, you’ll take on more ownership across the full lifecycle:

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Facilities Management, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• 2–5 years of experience (internships, co-ops, or hands-on work absolutely count)
• Interest in construction, facilities, or building operations
• Strong organization and communication skills
• Comfortable being both on-site and in an office environment
• Curious, proactive, and willing to take ownership

Nice To Haves

• Exposure to construction projects, facilities work, or operations-heavy environments
• Familiarity with tools like Procore, Bluebeam, Asana/Smartsheet, or CMMS systems

Responsibilities

• Support site evaluations (utilities, layout, buildability, etc.)
• Help build early budgets, timelines, and feasibility assessments
• Work with architects, engineers, and consultants on design and planning
• Assist with permitting and coordination with city agencies
• Track project progress, schedules, and key milestones
• Help coordinate contractors, vendors, and equipment deliveries
• Participate in site walks to monitor quality and progress
• Track RFIs, change orders, and project updates
• Support punch lists, closeout, and opening readiness
• Help keep sites running smoothly post-opening
• Coordinate vendors for HVAC, refrigeration, plumbing, and equipment
• Support preventive maintenance programs
• Track repairs, identify recurring issues, and improve reliability
• Assist with managing maintenance costs and vendor performance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level