Construction Project Manager-Field Superintendent

In-N-Out Burger•Irvine, CA

5d•$124,745 - $155,900•Onsite

About The Position

The Facilities Construction Project Manager oversees construction execution, quality assurance, and turnover for non-Store real estate projects, including corporate offices, production facilities, distribution centers, warehouses, and support infrastructure. This full-time, in-office position is based in Irvine, California, with 25–50% of work time spent in the field and occasional overnight travel, including out-of-state travel. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with occasional night and weekend work. The role conducts site visits and inspects construction work to verify progress, workmanship, and compliance with construction documents, company specifications, Basis of Design, prototype standards, safety requirements, and applicable regulations. It coordinates quality concerns, punch lists, turnover, field modifications, submittals, RFIs, and construction documentation with project teams and internal stakeholders. The position also supports schedule and budget monitoring, contractor coordination, inspections, and operational handoff, including off-hours oversight when required for mission-critical work. The expected salary range is $124,745–$155,900. In-N-Out Burger offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Architecture, Engineering, or a related field.
5–7 years of experience in construction project management, field supervision, or construction administration across commercial, industrial, or production facility types.
At least 2 years of experience in food and beverage, meat manufacturing, or production facility construction, including hygienic environments and GMP or FSMA standards.
Strong understanding of commercial construction methods, materials, and best practices across production/manufacturing, office, and warehouse environments.
Knowledge of building codes, OSHA safety standards, and regulatory inspection processes.
Familiarity with construction scheduling, critical-path management, and contractor coordination.
Understanding of construction quality-control principles and long-term facility performance considerations.
Working knowledge of hygienic design principles for food and beverage or production facility construction.
Ability to read, interpret, and evaluate construction documents, architectural drawings, and engineering plans.
Strong field-observation and construction-deficiency identification skills.
Intermediate to advanced proficiency with MS Office Suite, Autodesk Revit or AutoCAD, Adobe Acrobat or Bluebeam, Procore or a similar construction management platform, Autodesk Construction Cloud, and project management tools such as Asana.
Effective verbal and written communication across project teams, contractors, and internal stakeholders.
Detail-oriented approach and commitment to quality and long-term thinking.
Collaborative mindset and ability to coordinate across departments and with Development Project Managers.
Flexibility and adaptability to changing business objectives.
Integrity and professionalism when handling sensitive and confidential information.
Ability to travel out of state, including overnight and weekend travel, 25–50% of the time.
Comfort working in active construction environments and adverse field conditions.
Valid California Driver’s License.

Nice To Haves

LEED accreditation.
PMP, CMIT, or OSHA certification.
At least 2 years of experience with warehouse, distribution center, or corporate office construction.

Responsibilities

Conduct regular site visits to monitor construction progress, workmanship, and compliance with approved documents, company specifications, Basis of Design, and prototype standards.
Inspect structural, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and finish work; identify deficiencies and coordinate their resolution with the Construction Manager.
Lead punch-list development, tracking, and resolution, and conduct pre-turnover and final turnover walks with internal stakeholders.
Own the turnover process from construction completion through operational handoff, ensuring the facility is ready for its intended use.
Attend OAC, pre-construction, and project progress meetings; track action items and schedule milestones and coordinate with contractors, subcontractors, and consultants.
Provide field-informed updates about construction status, risks, and schedule impacts to the Construction Manager and Development Project Managers.
Evaluate field conditions requiring modifications or design clarifications and coordinate changes with the Design Manager and architectural consultants.
Document field modifications through RFI and change-order channels while protecting design intent, code compliance, and operational performance.
Review contractor submittals, shop drawings, material samples, and RFI responses for construction quality and operational longevity; track logs to prevent schedule delays.
Monitor site safety and contractor compliance with OSHA standards, company requirements, building codes, and regulations; report concerns and support corrective action.
Support inspections by authorities having jurisdiction and coordinate access for required inspections and testing.
Monitor schedule milestones, critical-path activities, and contractor performance; assist with budget tracking, invoice review, and change-order evaluation.
Identify potential cost and schedule risks and escalate them to the Construction Manager.
Coordinate with internal stakeholders and Development Project Managers on transitions into construction and turnover, operational schedules, shutdown windows, and transition plans.
Provide construction oversight during weekends, holidays, and nighttime hours as required for mission-critical projects, facility shutdowns, and time-sensitive work in active operating environments.