Lead Project Manager, Commercial Kitchen Builds

JBC VENTURES, INC.; Pasig; On-site; PHP 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Manila Kitchens is seeking a Project Manager to oversee end-to-end planning and execution of kitchen and restaurant construction projects—from understanding client requirements to final turnover. This role collaborates with consultants, architects, and project engineers to meet timelines and quality standards while serving as the primary client contact.

You will own assigned projects, solve problems, align departments, and drive progress with clarity and discipline.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years in construction project management.
• Architect (preferably licensed and registered) with strong technical background in construction.
• Keen eye for detail. You see when plans are amiss and not according to specifications.
• Strong field experience. You know everything that needs to be known at the site.
• You are confident and a clear communicator who is able to handle clients.
• Strong leadership presence. Architects and engineers follow your lead and take accountability.
• You are highly organized, proactive, and sharp. You keep everyone coordinated and scheduled.
• You're a problem solver, and able to handle issues without regular escalation.

Responsibilities

• Execution - You'll monitor day-to-day operations on multiple kitchen and restaurant projects
• People - Ensure that architects, project engineers and on-site teams hit deliverables without excuses
• Clients - Be the go-to partner for clients. Handle pressure, earn trust, deliver updates.
• Coordination - Work across internal and external partners to keep everything moving
• Quality - Oversee plan accuracy, site progress, punchlisting, and final turnover. No details left behind.
• Reporting - You will be reporting directly to the Chief of Staff and will provide clear daily, weekly, regular updates and risk flags

Job description

Manila Kitchens is seeking a Project Manager to oversee end-to-end planning and execution of kitchen and restaurant construction projects—from understanding client requirements to final turnover. This role collaborates with consultants, architects, and project engineers to meet timelines and quality standards while serving as the primary client contact.

You will own assigned projects, solve problems, align departments, and drive progress with clarity and discipline.