Project Manager-Third Party Construction

Landmark Hospitality • Plainfield, NJ

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

By Landmark is a New Jersey-based hospitality company that owns and operates a portfolio of restaurants, boutique hotels, and event venues. We are defined by an unwavering commitment to quality, craft, and guest experience. Unlike most hospitality operators, By Landmark self-performs a significant portion of our construction work through a seasoned in-house team. For projects that require external partners, we engage third-party construction managers and hold them to the same exacting standards. This is a newly created position to formalize and strengthen how By Landmark manages its construction program as the company grows. This role is designed to work in concert with a parallel role focused on in-house operations, with shared accountability to the Chief Construction Officer and Director of Development. By Landmark is the end user of the projects, living with what is built, which shapes the standards for third-party construction managers to focus on day-two operating performance. This role protects By Landmark's interests as owner through every phase from contract award to Certificate of Occupancy, with visibility into the acquisition, design, and operational context.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in construction project management, owner's representation, or construction management.
• Demonstrated experience overseeing third-party general contractors and construction managers as an owner's representative.
• Working knowledge of estimating and bidding processes — ability to read, review, and challenge cost submissions with credibility.
• Strong understanding of construction contracts, scope management, change order processes, and pay application review.
• Proficiency with Procore, Raken, and Microsoft Planner.
• Comfort using AI tools as part of daily workflow.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, and schedules.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and organizational skills.
• Valid driver's license and willingness to travel to project sites (~50% of the time).

Nice To Haves

• Background in hospitality, restaurant, hotel, or event venue construction.
• Experience managing projects from pre-construction through Certificate of Occupancy on behalf of an owner.
• Familiarity with estimating software (e.g., Bluebeam, Sage Estimating, or similar).
• OSHA 30 certification or equivalent safety training.
• PMP certification or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Serve as By Landmark's primary owner's representative for all projects executed by third-party construction managers and general contractors.
• Review and negotiate contracts, scopes of work, schedules, and deliverables with external construction partners prior to execution.
• Conduct regular site visits to monitor progress, verify work quality, and ensure alignment with design intent and brand standards.
• Track project milestones, schedules, and budgets; proactively identify variances and hold CMs accountable to recovery plans.
• Review and approve pay applications, change orders, and invoices; challenge scope creep and unsubstantiated cost increases.
• Manage RFI and submittal review processes in coordination with design and ownership teams.
• Coordinate third-party CM close-out activities including punch lists, final inspections, and Certificate of Occupancy.
• Maintain clear documentation of all third-party performance, decisions, and communications.
• Participate actively in the estimating and bidding process for applicable projects — providing informed review, input, and challenge of third-party submissions.
• Review bid packages, cost estimates, and quantity takeoffs for completeness, accuracy, and scope alignment.
• Evaluate bid submissions from contractors and subcontractors; flag anomalies, gaps, or pricing concerns for the Principal.
• Apply field knowledge and historical project experience to pressure-test numbers and identify value engineering opportunities.
• Support pre-construction planning by contributing construction knowledge to scope development and budget validation exercises.
• Monitor project budgets across all third-party managed work; provide regular cost reporting to the Principal.
• Ensure change order requests are properly substantiated, documented, and approved before work proceeds.
• Identify and flag contractual risks, schedule delays, and quality issues before they compound.
• Support procurement of materials and subcontracted services where owner-direct purchasing is appropriate.
• Utilize Procore for project documentation, RFIs, submittals, and reporting across all third-party projects.
• Use Raken for field observation reports and site documentation.
• Manage project tracking and task coordination through Microsoft Planner.
• Leverage AI tools to improve efficiency in reporting, documentation, and communication workflows.
• Provide the Principal with regular, clear project status updates covering schedule, budget, quality, and open issues.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation commensurate with experience
• The opportunity to shape how By Landmark manages its external construction partnerships at a growing portfolio level
• A stable, growth-oriented company with a strong track record and long-tenured team
• Direct access to ownership and meaningful impact on how projects are planned and delivered
• A role that balances strategic oversight with active field engagement

What This Job Offers

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