Construction Project Manager - Restaurants

Leap Brands; Annapolis (MD); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Leap Brands is seeking an experienced QSR Construction Project Manager in Annapolis, Maryland to oversee new restaurant builds and remodels. The ideal candidate will have 3–5 years of commercial construction experience, ensuring projects are completed on time and within budget. Responsibilities include managing timelines, vendor coordination, and compliance with regulations. Strong communication skills and the ability to travel to job sites are essential. Join Leap Brands to make an impact in the fast-paced restaurant industry.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in commercial or restaurant construction project management.
• Knowledge of construction processes, building codes, and permitting.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to travel to job sites as needed.

Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of restaurant construction projects from pre-construction to closeout.
• Oversee budgeting, scheduling, and procurement of materials and services.
• Coordinate with architects, engineers, general contractors, and local municipalities.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, building, and ADA regulations.
• Review and approve construction documents, plans, and scopes of work.
• Conduct site visits to monitor progress and ensure quality standards are met.
• Manage permitting, inspections, and final approvals.
• Provide regular project updates and reporting to senior leadership.

Skills

Commercial construction experience

Vendor management

Excellent communication

Project management tools

Time-management skills

Tools

Project management software

Job description

We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented QSR Construction Project Manager to oversee new restaurant builds, remodels, and special construction projects from start to finish. This role is responsible for managing timelines, budgets, vendor coordination, and all phases of construction to ensure projects are completed on time and within scope.

The ideal candidate has a strong background in commercial construction, with specific experience in restaurant buildouts, permitting, and vendor management. This role requires excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate with internal stakeholders, architects, engineers, and contractors.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of restaurant construction projects from pre-construction to closeout
• Oversee budgeting, scheduling, and procurement of materials and services
• Coordinate with architects, engineers, general contractors, and local municipalities
• Ensure compliance with all health, safety, building, and ADA regulations
• Review and approve construction documents, plans, and scopes of work
• Conduct site visits to monitor progress and ensure quality standards are met
• Manage permitting, inspections, and final approvals
• Provide regular project updates and reporting to senior leadership

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in commercial or restaurant construction project management
• Knowledge of construction processes, building codes, and permitting
• Strong organizational and time-management skills
• Proficient in project management tools and software
• Ability to travel to job sites as needed