Construction Project Manager – Restaurant & Retail

Hire Consulting Services; Reston (VA); Hybrid; USD 115,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Base Salary

Hybrid work schedule available

Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Company Vehicle

Job summary

Hire Consulting Services in Reston, VA is seeking a Construction Project Manager with ground-up restaurant and retail experience to lead multiple projects. You will oversee planning, coordination, and execution, ensuring safety, quality, and on-time delivery while staying within budget.

Based in our Reston office with hybrid flexibility, you will drive schedules, manage contractors and vendors, review blueprints, and report progress to stakeholders.

Qualifications

• A proven project management background specifically focused on restaurant and retail construction, including ground-up, open-door remodels, and tenant buildouts.
• Hands-on experience with construction management and scheduling software (Procore, Primavera, and Raken strongly preferred).
• Strong ability to read and interpret construction blueprints and site designs.
• Time management to handle multiple overlapping projects and meet deadlines.
• Leadership and communication skills to build relationships with contractors and clients.
• PMP certification is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Drive project success by managing full-cycle construction for multiple restaurant and retail projects, overseeing schedules, budgets, and resources.
• Lead the site with regular visits to enforce safety, quality, codes, and best practices.
• Monitor expenses and drive cost-control measures to keep projects within budget.
• Review, interpret, and execute against complex blueprints and architectural designs.
• Identify risks and delays and implement solutions using standard software.
• Collaborate with contractors, vendors, clients, and internal teams with regular stakeholder meetings.

Skills

Time management

Leadership

Communication

Collaboration

Education

PMP certification

Tools

Procore

Primavera

Raken

Job description

Construction Project Manager – Restaurant & Retail

• Compensation: $115,000 - $130,000 per year
• Location: Reston, VA (Hybrid possible)
• Job Type: Full-time
• Core Requirement: Ground-Up Restaurant & Retail Construction Experience

About the Role

Are you a seasoned Construction Project Manager with a proven track record in ground-up restaurant builds and retail buildouts? If you excel at managing multiple projects, keeping teams aligned, and delivering high-quality commercial spaces on time and under budget, we want you on our team.

Based out of our Reston, VA office with hybrid work flexibility, you will oversee the full lifecycle of multiple concurrent projects—from planning and coordination through to final execution.

Please Note: Demonstrated experience in restaurant and retail construction (both ground-up and tenant build-out) is strictly required for this position. Candidates without this specific background will not be considered.

What You'll Do

• Drive Project Success: Manage full-cycle construction for multiple concurrent restaurant and retail projects, strictly overseeing schedules, budgets, and resource allocation.
• Lead the Site: Conduct regular site visits to enforce compliance with safety regulations, quality standards, local building codes, and industry best practices.
• Manage the Budget: Monitor project expenses continuously, driving cost-control measures to ensure projects are delivered within budget.
• Execute the Vision: Review, interpret, and execute against complex project blueprints and architectural designs.
• Mitigate Risks: Proactively identify potential risks or schedule delays and implement effective solutions using industry-standard software.
• Collaborate: Work closely with contractors, vendors, clients, and internal teams to ensure a smooth, efficient project workflow, leading regular meetings to keep all stakeholders aligned.

What You Bring

• Mandatory Experience: A proven project management background specifically focused on restaurant and retail construction, including ground-up, open-door remodels, and tenant buildouts.
• Tech Proficiency: Hands-on experience with construction management and scheduling software (Procore, Primavera, and Raken strongly preferred).
• Technical Literacy: A strong ability to expertly read and interpret construction blueprints and site designs.
• Time Management: Exceptional ability to manage multiple overlapping projects, prioritize tasks effectively, and meet firm deadlines.
• Leadership Skills: Excellent interpersonal communication with a proven track record of building strong relationships with contractors, vendors, and clients.
• Bonus Qualifications: A Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is highly preferred.

What We Offer

• Competitive Base Salary: $115,000 - $130,000 per year
• Flexibility: Hybrid work schedule available
• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Company Vehicle