Construction Manager

JACK; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

JACK is seeking a Project Manager to lead construction, rebuilding, remodeling, and major maintenance for a network of restaurants. The role involves coordinating with general contractors, architects, engineers, and various vendors to ensure safety, quality, and timely delivery, while adhering to company standards.

You will oversee all phases from due diligence to turnover, manage schedules, budgets, and risk, and ensure compliance with regulations.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of construction management experience.
• Restaurant, retail, hospitality, or multi-site commercial construction experience preferred.
• Strong budgeting, scheduling, and cost controls knowledge.
• Ability to work independently in a remote environment.

Responsibilities

• Direct all aspects of construction, rebuilding, remodeling, and major maintenance of new and existing restaurants.
• Maintain network of approved general contractors and ensure consistency across builders.
• Collaborate with governmental agencies, utility providers, architects, engineers, consultants, and internal stakeholders to deliver projects safely, on schedule, within budget, and per standards.
• Manage all phases from site due diligence through project closeout and turnover to operations.
• Oversee third-party vendors, contractors, consultants, and equipment suppliers for timely scheduling and delivery.
• Plan and manage project budgets, forecasts, and expenditures; review changes and approve changes.

Skills

Project management

Team leadership

Negotiation

Communication

Education

Associate degree or higher in Construction Management / Engineering / Architecture / PM

Tools

Procore

Buildertrend

Microsoft Project

Primavera P6

Job description

Direct all aspects of the construction, rebuilding, remodeling, and major maintenance of new and existing restaurants. Maintain a strong network of approved general contractors and ensure consistency among builders across the organization. Collaborate with governmental agencies (local, state, and federal), utility providers, architects, engineers, consultants, and internal stakeholders to deliver projects safely, on schedule, within budget, and in accordance with company standards.

Manage all phases of construction projects from site due diligence through project closeout and turnover to operations. Oversee third-party vendors, contractors, consultants, and equipment suppliers to ensure timely scheduling, procurement, installation, and delivery.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Project Planning & Management

• Assess civil design, building design, geotechnical, and environmental investigations and provide cost-effective direction to consultants.
• Conduct and manage the bidding process for all assigned projects.
• Prepare, negotiate, and award construction contracts.
• Develop and maintain project schedules and critical milestones.
• Establish, monitor, and manage project budgets, forecasts, and expenditures.
• Review, negotiate, and approve change orders while maintaining budget and schedule controls.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks.
• Develop contingency plans to address unforeseen construction challenges.
  

Construction Oversight

• Conduct pre-bid and pre-construction meetings.
• Coordinate contractors, consultants, and vendors to maintain project schedules.
• Visit project sites regularly to monitor progress, quality, and safety.
• Conduct quality assurance inspections.
• Perform punch list inspections through project completion.
• Coordinate project closeout activities and contractor reconciliations.
• Perform 10-month warranty inspections.
• Review and approve all contractor and vendor invoicing throughout project.

Safety & Regulatory Compliance

• Ensure compliance with OSHA regulations, company safety standards, building codes, ADA requirements, environmental regulations, and health department requirements.
• Conduct periodic safety audits.
• Obtain required permits, licenses, and approvals.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with contractors, architects, engineers, and vendors.
• Evaluate contractor and vendor performance.
• Manage warranty obligations and repairs.
• Negotiate pricing and identify cost-saving opportunities.

Utilities & Store Openings

• Coordinate utility services and deposits.
• Partner with Operations, Facilities, IT, Procurement, Training, and Marketing teams.
• Attend restaurant openings and provide support.
• Coordinate transition from construction completion to operational ownership.

Reporting & Communication

• Prepare regular project status reports, budget updates, schedule updates, and risk assessments.

Facilities Support

• Manage major maintenance projects, capital improvements, and catastrophic damage restoration projects.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education

• Associate degree or higher preferred in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, Project Management, or related field.
• Equivalent experience in above fields may be considered.

Experience

• Minimum 3 years of construction management experience.
• Restaurant, retail, hospitality, or multi-site commercial construction experience preferred.
• Experience managing multiple concurrent projects.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Strong understanding of construction methods, budgeting, forecasting, and cost controls.
• Knowledge of permitting, building codes, OSHA, ADA, and health department requirements.
• Strong organizational, communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently in a remote environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Experience with Procore, Buildertrend, Microsoft Project, Primavera P6, or similar software preferred.

Physical Requirements & Travel

• Ability to visit active construction sites including climbing for roof inspections