Construction Project Manager - Quick Service Restaurant

ZipRecruiter; New Orleans (LA); Remote; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing general contractor is seeking a Project Manager to oversee commercial construction projects in the LA region. The role is remote but candidates must reside in Tennessee and be willing to travel. Key responsibilities include coordinating project operations, leading project teams, and ensuring compliance with safety standards. Ideal candidates will have at least 3 years of relevant experience, strong communication skills, and a background in retail construction.

Benefits

Employer subsidized medical

Dental, Vision, Life

401(k) retirement plan with Company Matching Funds

Company credit card for travel

Vehicle allowance

Wellness Program

Cell Phone Allowance

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Company Shirt Allowance

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of commercial retail construction project management experience.
• Strong knowledge of construction safety processes.
• In-depth understanding of construction procedures and project management principles.

Responsibilities

• Lead project teams with a focus on respect and teamwork.
• Organize and oversee construction procedures.
• Negotiate contracts with vendors for profitable outcomes.
• Ensure adherence to health and safety standards.

Skills

Project management

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Negotiation skills

Team leadership

Education

BS/BA in engineering, building science, or construction

Tools

Sage 100

Procore

MS Office

Job description

Job Description

Stansell is seeking a talented Project Manager in the LA region to join our team!

POSITION IS REMOTE BUT CANDIDATE MUST RESIDE IN TENNESSEE AND BE ABLE TO TRAVEL.

Stansell is a rapidly growing, WBE certified, general contractor specializing in commercial construction services across the Southeast United States. We focus on serving clients in the commercial market with emphasis on the following project types: restaurant dining and quick service food. The ideal candidate for this role is a career-minded individual with a customer service focus, has high energy, and is detail oriented. This candidate will have an analytical mind and great organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Leads an environment of Respect, Commitment, Teamwork, Integrity, Reliability, and Professionalism.
• Collaborating with engineers, architects, owners, etc. to determine the specifications of the project
• Organize and oversee construction procedures and ensure they are completed in a timely and efficient manner.
• Negotiating contracts with external vendors to reach profitable agreements
• Obtain permits and licenses from appropriate authorities
• Determine needed resources (manpower, equipment and materials) from start to finish with attention to budgetary limitations
• Coordinate with on-site Superintendent to plan all construction operations and schedule intermediate phases to ensure deadlines will be met
• Secure subcontractors for specific trade needs
• Evaluate progress and apply necessary changes to achieve planned goals
• Leads overall project closeout process
• Ensure adherence to all health and safety standards and report issues

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years commercial retail construction project management, preferably with quick service restaurants.
• In-depth understanding of construction procedures and material and project management principles
• Familiarity with construction/ project management software, Sage 100 and Procore
• Outstanding communication and negotiation skills
• Excellence with organizational and time-management skills is a must
• A team player with leadership abilities
• BS/BA in engineering, building science, or construction will be an advantage
• Strong PC skills with a working knowledge of including but not limited to MS Excel, MS Word, MS Office, and Outlook.
• Must have strong knowledge and appreciation of construction safety processes and ability to enforce the project safety plan

Benefits

• Employer subsidized medical
• Dental, Vision, Life
• 401(k) retirement plan with Company Matching Funds
• Company credit card for travel and job-related expenses
• Vehicle allowance
• Wellness Program
• Cell Phone Allowance
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Company Shirt Allowance

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to , , , , , citizenship status, , , or protected veteran status.