Construction Project Manager – Restaurant & Retail

Sun Recruiting; Reston (VA); Hybrid; USD 115,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental & Vision Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Company Vehicle

Job summary

Sun Recruiting, Inc. is seeking a seasoned Construction Project Manager for ground-up restaurant and retail builds with hybrid work from Reston, VA.

You will oversee multiple projects from planning through execution, ensuring on-time delivery and strict budget control. Required experience in restaurant/retail construction, including ground-up and tenant build-outs, plus proficiency with Procore, Primavera, and Raken.

Qualifications

• Mandatory experience in restaurant and retail construction, including ground-up and tenant build-out.
• Strong ability to manage multiple projects and coordinate cross-functional teams.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills to collaborate with contractors, vendors, and clients.
• Ability to read and interpret construction blueprints and site designs.

Responsibilities

• Manage full-cycle construction for multiple restaurant and retail projects, overseeing schedules and budgets.
• Conduct regular site visits to enforce safety, quality, and code compliance.
• Monitor expenses and implement cost-control measures to keep projects within budget.
• Interpret complex blueprints and architectural designs to execute project plans.
• Lead meetings with stakeholders to maintain alignment and address risks.
• Collaborate with contractors, vendors, and internal teams to ensure smooth workflow.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Leadership

Time management

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