Construction Project Manager

Fair Oaks Farms•Fair Oaks, IN

10d•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking an on-site Construction Project Manager to lead the planning, execution, and delivery of projects ranging from $750,000 to $10 million. This role sits at the intersection of precision construction management and elevated hospitality design — and demands someone who thrives in both worlds. You will be present on site every day, working directly alongside a Field Superintendent who owns field execution. While the Superintendent leads boots-on-the-ground trade coordination, you own the budget, schedule, subcontractor contracts, and design coordination. Together, you are the leadership team that takes each project from contract execution through a clean closeout. Reporting directly to the President, you serve as the primary link between the President’s development vision and field reality. You will also act as General Contractor on select projects. Our builds are defined by strong artistic design intent — you must be as comfortable discussing millwork and FF&E as you are reviewing MEP submittments or managing a concrete pour.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Business, or a related field — or equivalent field experience
3+ years of construction project management with a track record of delivering projects in the $750K–$10M range on time and on budget
Experience serving as General Contractor or Owner’s Representative on ground-up builds or major renovations
Background managing complex, multi-trade projects with significant design and aesthetic requirements
Proficient in reading and interpreting architectural, structural, and MEP drawings and specifications
Hands-on experience across all major trade scopes: structural, MEP, millwork, tile, flooring, and FF&E
Proficiency in Procore, Wrike, or MS Project — including scheduling, task tracking, and team collaboration
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills: budget tracking, cost projection models, pivot tables, and reporting dashboards
Strong negotiation, financial analysis, and stakeholder communication skills

Nice To Haves

OSHA 30 preferred
PMP a plus
Prior experience in restaurant, hotel, or hospitality construction with an appreciation for high-design environments
Familiarity with commercial kitchen design, health department requirements, and back-of-house operational planning
Exposure to projects featuring custom millwork, decorative finishes, or art installations

Responsibilities

Interpret architectural and design drawings to develop detailed scopes of work across all trades — structural, MEP, millwork, and FF&E
Lead the buyout process: solicit bids, level scopes, and award subcontracts in coordination with the President
Establish the project budget baseline, cost tracking structure, and master schedule
Confirm drawings and specifications are construction-ready before issuing to the field; identify gaps or conflicts early
Lead project kick-off meetings, establish site protocols, and align all stakeholders on expectations from day one
Serve as General Contractor on designated projects — taking full ownership of subcontractor coordination, site safety, and on-time delivery
Work on-site daily alongside the Field Superintendent; hold the field team accountable to quality and schedule
Conduct regular site inspections to verify work meets design intent, specifications, and quality standards
Resolve trade conflicts quickly and decisively to minimize downtime and rework
Lead weekly project meetings with the Superintendent and key subcontractors
Own project budgets from inception to closeout — tracking expenditures, forecasting costs, and reporting financial status to the President
Review and approve all subcontractor pay applications against work in place, in coordination with the Superintendent
Price, negotiate, and execute all change orders with subcontractors — documented and approved before work is performed
Build and maintain advanced Excel-based budget models, cost projections, and dashboards that provide real-time financial visibility
Forecast cost at completion continuously; flag budget risks early with proposed mitigation
Own and maintain the master project schedule; identify and proactively manage the critical path
Review the Superintendent’s 3-week look-ahead weekly to ensure alignment with the master schedule
Manage the RFI and submittal log: track, submit to the design team, and distribute responses to the field promptly
Maintain the current drawing and specification set — ensure the Superintendent always has the latest issued-for-construction documents
Communicate schedule impacts to the President promptly, with a recovery plan attached
Serve as the contractual point of contact for all subcontractors
Solicit, evaluate, and award bids to qualified subcontractors; negotiate contracts, scopes, and pricing to protect project margins
Enforce cost controls and hold subcontractors accountable to schedule milestones and quality standards
Address subcontractor claims, disputes, or performance issues; escalate significant failures to the President with a recommended course of action
Manage FF&E and millwork procurement, coordinating lead times to eliminate delivery-driven schedule risk
Partner with hospitality operating teams to develop kitchen layouts that support operational goals while meeting code and design requirements
Review all operator requests documented by the Superintendent; provide clear, prompt guidance on scope, cost, and design intent
Escalate operator requests that would materially affect scope, cost, or design intent to the President for a decision
Develop and enforce site safety plans tailored to active or adjacent hospitality environments — addressing noise, dust, odor, and site access
Brief all subcontractors on hospitality-specific safety requirements and permissible working hours relative to service periods
Manage permitting and ensure compliance with all applicable building codes throughout each project phase
Maintain a clear issues log: open items, responsible parties, and target resolution dates
Deliver regular written project status reports to the President covering schedule, budget, risk, and key pending decisions
Manage the formal closeout checklist: collect warranties, O&M manuals, as-builts, lien releases, and all required permits
Conduct a lessons-learned debrief with the Superintendent after each project closeout