Project Manager – Ground Up Restaurant/Retail

Sevan Multi-Site Solutions

Project Manager overseeing multi-site ground up construction projects for major retail and restaurant clients. Leading construction activities and managing relationships with contractors and vendors throughout project phases.

Posted 7/23/2026full-timeRemote • New York • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLead💰 $100,000 - $118,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in project management for construction activities, with a strong focus on multi-site program management, permitting, scheduling, and change order management. Proven ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders and maintain project documentation.

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Project ManagementGround Up ConstructionMulti-Site Program ManagementConstruction ProcessesChange Order Management

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Hard Skills

Construction DocumentationSchedulingPermittingProject ReportingCost ManagementQuality ManagementSafety ManagementBid ReviewField MonitoringClient Relationship Management

Soft Skills

Proactive CommunicationProblem SolvingTeam CoordinationClient Relationship Development

Industry Keywords

QSRKitchen Retail ConstructionPre-ConstructionCloseout

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

On-Site project management of construction activities
Directs and coordinates the activities of project team to ensure project progresses on schedule and within budget.
Proactively communicates project related issues directly with Senior Project Manager, Project Executive, or Operations Director.
Examines construction documentation including drawings, schedules, and scopes to ensure completeness and accuracy.
Reviews bid results, specifications, test and progress reports, and other project information necessary to gain complete familiarity with the project.
Confirms and verifies permitting requirements related to the project or program.
Directly manages and monitors project work in the field.
Diligently manages change orders to projects.
Follows established standards and procedures for project reporting and documentation.
Prepares and provides weekly status reports for projects.
Proactively identifies and solves or elevates project issues related to cost, schedule, safety, or quality.
Represents the company in project meetings.
Develops and maintains relationships with clients, potential clients, subcontractors and vendors to help develop new opportunities.
Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum 4-year degree in an accredited construction related program or equivalent; or 7-10+ years related experience in QSR/KITCHEN retail construction project management
Ground Up construction experience is highly preferred/critical
Strong understanding of multi-site program management
Expertise in construction processes including pre-construction, permitting, scheduling, and closeout

Benefits

Comp & perks

medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurances
flexible paid time off
paid holidays
sick time
matching 401K plan