Senior Manager - Design & Construction

The Paradies Shops•Atlanta, GA

50d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Senior Manager - Design & Construction serves as a key operational leader responsible for overseeing the successful delivery of all Retail Division airport dining construction projects within a designated region or division of North America. This role is accountable for managing project execution at scale-ensuring all projects across multiple airport platforms are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest standards of quality, compliance, and operational readiness. The Senior Manager leads a team of Senior Project Managers, Project Manager IIs, and Project Manager Is, providing strategic oversight, workload allocation, performance management, and technical direction. This role works cross-functionally with Design, Procurement, Business Development, Brand, and Operations teams and acts as the primary conduit between national leadership and project execution. This role will also participate in strategic site development activities.

Requirements

Deep expertise in retail construction, preferably within airport environments. Hybrid Retail/Food & Beverage construction expertise is a plus.
Demonstrated ability to manage large, distributed teams and oversee multiple concurrent projects across diverse geographies.
Strong command of airport construction permitting, logistics, phasing, and stakeholder coordination.
Proficiency with project management tools (e.g., Procore, MS Project, Excel), reporting systems, and budget forecasting tools.
Exceptional communication, negotiation, and leadership skills.
A strategic yet hands-on leader who brings technical depth, operational precision, and a people-first management approach.
Able to navigate between tactical site issues and high-level program oversight while driving accountability across the team.
Passionate about developing others, delivering exceptional dining environments, and improving airport guest experiences through thoughtful execution.
Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Architecture, Engineering, or related field required
Minimum 10+ years of progressive project management experience, with 5+ years in a leadership or multi-site oversight role.
Willingness to travel frequently (up to 60%) across the assigned region for site visits, contractor meetings, and platform reviews.