Construction Project Manager

Workstream; Morristown (NJ); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Workstream is seeking a Quick Service Restaurant Development Project Manager to oversee planning, execution, and successful completion of QSR development initiatives. You will coordinate with architects, contractors, and suppliers to ensure on-time delivery, budget adherence, and compliance with quality standards.

The role requires strong organizational, communication, and leadership skills, with occasional travel to project sites and a focus on maintaining brand and regulatory compliance across

Qualifications

• Knowledge of project management principles and best practices.
• Familiarity with construction and development processes, ability to read construction drawings, permitting, and build-out is preferred.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Effective communication and interpersonal and collaboration skills
• Detail-oriented mindset, with a focus on quality and adherence to standards.
• Ability to travel to project sites as needed (approximately 5%-10%).

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with internal teams and external partners to ensure smooth project execution.
• Monitor project progress, identify potential issues, and implement corrective actions as necessary.
• Ensure adherence to project specifications, regulatory requirements, and quality standards.
• Conduct required site visits to assess project status, resolve issues, and provide guidance to teams.
• Coordinate with architects, engineers, and contractors to ensure design plans meet brand and prototype standards, and local regulations.
• Manage relationships with suppliers and vendors to procure materials and equipment on schedule.
• Ensure projects are completed within approved budgets, implementing cost-control measures when necessary.
• Review and approve project-related invoices, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
• Enforce quality standards for construction, equipment installation, and overall project delivery.
• Communicate effectively with architects, contractors, and internal support teams.
• Foster a collaborative and positive work environment, promoting effective communication and teamwork.
• Resolve conflicts or issues that arise among project team members, ensuring a productive work atmosphere.

Skills

Project management principles

Construction knowledge

Time management

Communication

Attention to detail

Travel readiness

Education

Highschool diploma or GED

Job description

Quick Service Restaurant Development Project Manager

Position Overview

As a Quick Service Restaurant (QSR) Development Project Manager, your primary responsibility will be to oversee the planning, execution, and successful completion of QSR development projects. You will work closely with various stakeholders, architects, contractors, and suppliers, to ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and according to quality standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate with internal teams and external partners to ensure smooth project execution.
• Monitor project progress, identify potential issues, and implement corrective actions as necessary.
• Ensure adherence to project specifications, regulatory requirements, and quality standards.
• Conduct required site visits to assess project status, resolve issues, and provide guidance to teams.
• Coordinate with architects, engineers, and contractors to ensure design plans meet brand and prototype standards, and local regulations.
• Manage relationships with suppliers and vendors to procure materials and equipment on schedule.
• Ensure projects are completed within approved budgets, implementing cost-control measures when necessary.
• Review and approve project-related invoices, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
• Enforce quality standards for construction, equipment installation, and overall project delivery.
• Communicate effectively with architects, contractors, and internal support teams.
• Foster a collaborative and positive work environment, promoting effective communication and teamwork.
• Resolve conflicts or issues that arise among project team members, ensuring a productive work atmosphere.

Qualifications and Skills

• Highschool diploma or GED (minimum)
• Proven experience as a project manager is preferred, but not a requirement
• Knowledge of project management principles and best practices.
• Familiarity with construction and development processes, ability to read construction drawings,permitting, and build-out is preferred.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Effective communication and interpersonal and collaboration skills
• Detail-oriented mindset, with a focus on quality and adherence to standards.
• Ability to travel to project sites as needed (approximately 5%-10%).

Charter Foods is a Franchisee of Taco Bell, KFC and Long John Silver's restaurants operating in 15 states. The Home Office is located in Morristown, TN.