Construction Manager

Postino WineCafe • Phoenix, AZ

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About The Position

The Construction Manager manages construction of Upward Projects’ new restaurant locations and renovation projects from permit issuance through certificate of occupancy. Reporting directly to the SVP of Construction & Design, this role works alongside the Senior Construction Manager to expand capacity for delivering concurrent construction projects across multiple markets. As the primary owner’s representative on assigned projects, the Construction Manager oversees general contractor performance, schedule adherence, and budget compliance at the field level.

Requirements

• At least 5 years of construction project management experience, including at least 2 years in multi-unit restaurant, retail, or hospitality construction.
• Demonstrated experience managing general contractor relationships and holding contractors accountable to schedule and budget.
• Experience managing projects from permit through certificate of occupancy.
• Comfort with remote and field-based work and ability to travel to active project sites as required.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Architecture, Engineering, or a related field.
• OSHA 30-hour certification.
• PMP or equivalent project management certification.
• Experience using Procore, Buildertrend, or comparable construction management software.
• Familiarity with tenant improvement and ground-up construction.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary owner’s representative on assigned new construction and renovation projects from permit through certificate of occupancy.
• Manage general contractor performance, including holding weekly OAC meetings, reviewing schedules, tracking RFIs and submittals, and escalating issues to the SVP.
• Monitor and enforce project schedules, identify delays early, and develop recovery plans with the general contractor.
• Review and approve pay applications, change orders, and contractor invoices within approved authority levels, escalating items outside those levels to the SVP.
• Conduct regular site visits to inspect construction quality and safety compliance, document findings, and hold general contractors accountable to correction plans.
• Manage permitting for assigned projects in coordination with local jurisdictions, landlords, and design consultants.
• Coordinate with the design team on FF&E delivery, punch list completion, and brand-standard compliance.
• Maintain detailed project documentation, including schedules, budgets, change order logs, photo records, and meeting minutes.
• Provide weekly project status updates to the SVP and proactively flag risks and budget variances.
• Support the transition to operations at project completion by coordinating equipment commissioning, utilities, and opening readiness with the Operations team.
• Assist the SVP in maintaining the general contractor bid list, evaluating new contractor relationships, and tracking contractor performance across the portfolio.

Benefits

• Medical insurance with company contribution
• Vision insurance
• Dental insurance
• Paid time off and earned paid sick time
• 401(k) with company match
• Flexible Spending and Dependent Care Accounts
• Teledoc services for all team members
• Long-term disability insurance
• Life insurance
• AD&D insurance
• Paid parental leave
• Meal discounts and perks
• Mental wellness and life event management programs
• Anniversary recognition and rewards

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed