Construction Project Manager

Fox Restaurant Concepts•Phoenix, AZ

About The Position

The Construction Project Manager oversees the construction phase of restaurant projects, including schedules, budgets, construction documentation, and administration. This is a hands-on, on-site role involving direct oversight of General Contractors and Subcontractors to help ensure projects are completed on time and within budget. The role coordinates with architects, interior design, food service and engineering consultants, signage consultants and vendors, and other project vendors, while interacting with and supporting design, construction, facilities, and operations departments. The Construction Project Manager helps establish project processes and procedures with the in-house design team, consultants, and contractors. The role also assists with pre-construction estimating, site assessment and building feasibility, coordination with municipal and utility organizations, and review of deal terms and planning requirements. The position reviews project and permit documents and sign packages for conformance with local requirements, site design guidelines, and company requirements; attends OAC meetings; and tracks project budgets, schedules, materials, procurement lead times, and quality controls during construction. Additional duties include assisting with punch lists and issuing, reviewing, and tracking change orders, construction change directives, field changes, design and engineering changes, and changes required by municipalities or utility companies. Extensive travel is required.

Requirements

At least 5 years of on-site construction experience, specifically in a restaurant or hospitality setting.
At least 2 years of experience as a Construction Project Manager.
Demonstrated knowledge of industry-standard practices, materials, means, and methods.
Knowledge of project management software.
Skill in developing and maintaining specifications.
Working knowledge of lighting.
Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Word, and Excel; Microsoft Project Schedule; Photoshop; and Bluebeam.
Extensive travel is required.
Provide a project list with the resume.
Proof of eligibility to work in the United States is required.

Nice To Haves

Experience in tenant coordination or as an Owner's Representative.
Knowledge of sustainable building practices.

Responsibilities

Oversee the construction phase of restaurant projects, including schedules, budgets, construction documentation, and administration.
Directly oversee General Contractors and Subcontractors to help ensure projects are completed on time and within budget.
Coordinate with architects, interior design, food service and engineering consultants, signage consultants and vendors, and other project vendors; provide direction as needed during construction.
Interact with and support the design, construction, facilities, and operations departments.
Establish project processes and procedures in collaboration with the in-house design team, consultants, and contractors.
Assist with pre-construction estimating.
Assist with site assessments and building feasibility reviews, including building type and age, utility locations and availability, site access, and ADA requirements.
Coordinate with municipal entities and utility companies.
Assist in reviewing deal terms, including landlord-versus-tenant work, and space and site planning requirements.
Review preliminary concepts, 100% construction-document and permit sets, and sign and graphics packages for conformance with local requirements, site design guidelines, and company requirements.
Attend OAC meetings.
Track project budgets, schedules, materials, procurement and lead times, and quality controls during construction.
Assist in managing punch lists.
Issue, review, and track change orders, construction change directives, field changes, design and engineering changes, and changes required by municipalities or utility companies.