Project Manager, Restaurants

NORR • Chicago, IL

4d • $90,000 - $125,000

About The Position

NORR is seeking a Project Manager for restaurant projects to plan and manage work so contractual commitments are met on time and within budget. The role requires strong interpersonal and leadership skills and an understanding of project financials to determine the resources needed for successful project execution. The Project Manager leads a multidisciplinary team, monitors project performance, and forecasts revenue.

NORR’s restaurant practice works across single-location restaurants, prototype development, and program implementation, balancing location and local relevance with food and beverage concepts, formats, and brands. Its work includes design strategies for quick-service, casual and fast-casual, and fine-dining restaurants.

The position is part of an employee-owned, integrated architecture and engineering firm. NORR describes its work as supporting sustainable design and helping clients reduce environmental impact. Employees can choose to work remotely, from home, or from an office location. The hiring base salary range is $90,000 to $125,000 annually; actual compensation depends on factors including work location, education, experience, internal equity, and skills.

Requirements

• 10–15 years of project work experience.
• Experience in strategic development, business development, project management, and client management.
• Strong understanding of project accounting to monitor project performance and forecast revenue.
• Excellent leadership and interpersonal skills, flexibility, and resourcefulness.
• Knowledge of architectural or engineering systems design and presentation, mechanical and electrical (M&E) and structural building systems, permits, and building codes.

Nice To Haves

• Registration with a relevant professional association.
• Experience in restaurant projects.

Responsibilities

• Negotiate, develop, monitor, and control project deliverables, work plans, schedules, and budgets across all project stages.
• Develop detailed work plans for architectural and engineering disciplines, allocate hours, and monitor project progress.
• Lead an integrated team of architects and engineers through quality assurance and quality control for deliverables, particularly construction drawings and specifications.
• Maintain an understanding of project scope and negotiate solutions when scope changes arise to meet client expectations and contractual obligations.
• Coordinate with contractors, sub-consultants, and relevant building authorities to address and document constructability issues or owner concerns.
• Serve as the primary liaison among the client, contractor, and project team, maintaining close client relationships.
• Monitor project performance and forecast revenue.

What This Job Offers

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