Commercial Project Manager - Restaurant

ZipRecruiter; Tempe (AZ); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm is seeking a Project Manager to oversee construction projects from inception to completion. The role involves managing team resources, developing budgets, and ensuring project success through collaboration and communication. Candidates should have extensive project management experience and a degree in a related field, along with a proven track record of success.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Dental HMO and PPO insurance

Vision insurance

Life/AD&D insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Vacation and Sick Time

Holidays

Qualifications

• 5 years of related project management experience required.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills are essential.
• Experience in preconstruction processes including site surveys and subcontractor selection.

Responsibilities

• Accountable for the entire project scope and success.
• Oversees the planning, design, and execution of construction projects.
• Partners to develop and generate bid packages.

Skills

Project Management

Problem Solving

Communication

Planning and Organizing

Education

Degree in construction management or a related field

Tools

Microsoft Project

Sage 300 (Timberline)

PlanGrid

Bluebeam

Job description

Job DescriptionJob Description

The Project Manager manages construction projects closely with the Project Team. The Project Manager is responsible for planning, design, execution, monitoring, controlling, and closure of a project. The Project Manager plans and designates project resources, develops budgets and monitors progress. The Project Manager is accountable for the entire project scope, project team, resources and overall success/failure of the project. This position oversees the project from developing bid packages and estimating, schedules preconstruction and construction project phases and manages milestones and durations throughout. The position communicates project specs with all levels from Company’s field management to executive management and externally with client, subcontractors and vendors.

Cirks Construction Inc. (CCI), dba KDC Construction, is a leader in the construction industry with diverse individuals dedicated to our people, customers, projects, and community. We are maintaining a strong focus on building a culture that encourages our employees to grow personally and professionally. KDC is also a proud recipient of the Top Workplaces 2022, 2023, and 2024, presented by the Orange County Register.

Apply if you:

• Bring a cooperative spirit to your team and neighboring department.
• Have an understanding that through your contributions you aid in the overall Company’s success.
• Pursue continuous efforts to see beyond current business modes and methods.
• Embody an understanding that as a committed team member, tenure with an organization is achievable.
• Bring your whole self to work. Applying your knowledge, skills, and abilities to ensure that every task you perform is performed at the highest level.

Performance Expectations

Striving to be the leader in construction and facilities services by exceeding customer expectations begins with each employee. Through the individual contributions of our employees, we can support our core values. For you to help us accomplish this goal we ask for you to SMILE.

Synergy – bring a cooperative spirit to your team and neighboring departments.

Marketing – understanding that through your contributions you aid in the overall Company’s success.

Innovation – continuous efforts to see beyond current business modes and methods.

Longevity – understanding that as a committed team member, tenure with the organization is achievable.

Excellence – bring your whole self to work. Applying your knowledge, skills, and abilities to ensure that every task you perform is performed at the highest level.

Role Competencies

• Concern for Safety
• Ensuring Accountability
• Exemplifying Integrity
• Planning and Organizing
• Problem Solving
• Project Management
• Resilience
• Teamwork
• Thinking Strategically

Essential Job Functions

1. Accountable for the entire project scope, project team, resources, and overall success of the project.
2. Working closely with the Project Team, managing construction projects from initial client contact and proposal phases to the hand-off to the field superintendents, through the accounting project close.
3. Oversees the planning, design, execution, monitoring, controlling, and closure of a project.
4. Mentors assigned Assistant Project Manager(s) and ensure that proper Company procedures are being followed.
5. Establishes, maintains and fosters positive long-term relationships with all clients.
6. Leads preconstruction process to include site surveys and site walks, subcontractor selection, and preparation of client proposals.
7. Partners with estimating to develop and generate bid packages.
8. Schedules through preconstruction and construction phases, while managing milestones and timelines throughout.
9. Participates in the award process and preparation of subcontract agreements.
10. Develops and prepares budgets and estimates for all stages of design, from conceptual through final construction documents; plans and designates project resources and oversees progress.
11. Manages master schedules, project timelines, and milestones.
12. Provides updates and weekly schedules for all current and prospective projects to owners/executive management.
13. Coordinates acquisition of all required permits.
14. Verifies inspection schedules and reports.
15. Responsible for timeliness and accuracy of all subcontracts and change orders.
16. Ensures weekly customer update reports for clients and Company are accurate and timely.
17. Verifies employee time allocated to projects is correct; ensures timeliness and accuracy of timesheets for all on-site personnel every week.
18. Serves as a responsible leader, through the direction and guidance of the Company, to ensure all safety requirements for assigned projects are upheld adhering to all aspects of our Health, Safety, and Environmental Program, both for self-protection and the protection of co-workers, subcontractors, the public, and customer representatives.
19. Other duties as assigned.

Education, Experience, and Skills

1. 5 years experience with related project management experience or equivalent.
2. Degree in construction management or a related field .
3. Proven track record of success with measurable achievements and leadership roles.
4. Demonstrates strong written and verbal communication skills with all levels of the project.
5. Preconstruction process experience including site surveys and site walks, subcontractor selection, and preparation of client proposals.
6. Scheduling, purchasing, estimating experience, as well as management of personnel, vendors, and subcontractors.
7. Experience with projects in the retail, fast-casual dining, quick-service dining, and hospitality sectors are .
8. Ability to read and understand plans and specifications.
9. Ability to perform cost-to-complete analysis for each assigned project.
10. Proficient with computers and familiar with Microsoft software suite. Experience with Microsoft Project is . Experience with Sage 300 (Timberline), PlanGrid, and Bluebeam is a plus.
11. Demonstrates attention to detail, creative problem-solving, and analytical skills.
12. Able to identify a need, remove the barriers, and have the know-how to make things happen.
13. Values of ideas, opinions, and people. Has common sense and applied logic.
14. Must possess (or be able to obtain) an appropriate state driver's license before employment, along with a clean driving record and reliable transportation.

Cirks Construction Inc. (CCI), dba KDC Construction, offers a competitive salary range of $110,000 to $150,000 per year – while considering the candidate’s experience and a comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees:

• Medical insurance
• Dental HMO and PPO insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life/AD&D insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts – Unreimbursed Medical and Dependent Care
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Vacation and Sick Time
• Holidays

Are you ready to invest in your future at KDC?

Company DescriptionFounded in 1996, KDC Construction offers commercial construction services in California and neighboring states in various market segments. Our diverse team of professional project managers and superintendents brings extensive knowledge and leadership to each project while exceeding customer expectations. KDC has longstanding relationships with pre-qualified subcontractors and suppliers from wide-ranging disciplines.

From original plans through completion, KDC Construction provides dedicated service in estimating, pre-construction, scheduling, budgeting, procurement, warehousing, and field management. We have the unique capability to self-perform fast track projects with contractor licenses in General Building, General Engineering, Mechanical, and Plumbing; employing expert craftsmen from numerous trades.Company DescriptionFounded in 1996, KDC Construction offers commercial construction services in California and neighboring states in various market segments. Our diverse team of professional project managers and superintendents brings extensive knowledge and leadership to each project while exceeding customer expectations. KDC has longstanding relationships with pre-qualified subcontractors and suppliers from wide-ranging disciplines.

From original plans through completion, KDC Construction provides dedicated service in estimating, pre-construction, scheduling, budgeting, procurement, warehousing, and field management. We have the unique capability to self-perform fast track projects with contractor licenses in General Building, General Engineering, Mechanical, and Plumbing; employing expert craftsmen from numerous trades.