Design & Construction Project Manager

Superior Talent Source; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Superior Talent Source is seeking a Design & Construction Project Manager in Los Angeles to guide new venues and improvements from planning through opening. This owner-side role connects design intent, permitting, construction execution, and operational readiness.

You will lead multiple venue projects, coordinating architects, engineers, contractors, landlords and internal stakeholders, while managing budgets, schedules and risk to ensure on-time openings.

Qualifications

• Five+ years in project management across design/construction environments.
• Hands-on delivery of tenant improvements or commercial projects in hospitality/retail/experiential sectors.
• Full lifecycle knowledge including permitting, budgeting, scheduling, RFIs, change orders and closeout.
• Experience coordinating architecture/engineering teams, contractors, landlords and agencies.
• Ability to read construction documents, visit active sites, identify risk and drive follow-through.

Responsibilities

• Lead multiple venue projects from due diligence and design through construction, turnover and closeout.
• Coordinate architects, engineers, consultants, contractors, landlords, vendors and stakeholders.
• Manage permitting, plan-check, agency comments and align approvals with schedules.
• Own schedules, budgets, milestones, change orders, RFIs, reporting and risk tracking.
• Review plans for quality, constructability, brand consistency and operational fit.
• Conduct site visits, surface issues early and drive cost/schedule/opening readiness.
• Coordinate specialty systems including acoustics, AV and venue infrastructure.

Skills

Project management

Hospitality industry experience

Design-build delivery

Stakeholder coordination

Permitting knowledge

Education

Architecture/construction degree

Tools

Bluebeam

AutoCAD

Revit

Procore

Smartsheet

Job description

A fast-growing international hospitality and entertainment operator is expanding its U.S. footprint.

About the Role

We are looking for a Design & Construction Project Manager to guide new venues and existing-location improvements from early planning through opening. This is an owner-side role for someone who can connect design intent, permitting, construction execution, and operational readiness.

Responsibilities

• Lead multiple venue projects from due diligence and design coordination through construction, turnover, and closeout.
• Coordinate architects, engineers, specialty consultants, general contractors, landlords, vendors, and internal stakeholders.
• Manage permitting and plan-check activity, respond to agency comments, and keep approvals aligned with project schedules.
• Own project schedules, budgets, milestones, change orders, RFIs, reporting, and risk tracking.
• Review plans, specifications, and construction documents for quality, constructability, brand consistency, and operational fit.
• Conduct site visits, surface issues early, and drive decisions that protect cost, schedule, and opening readiness.
• Coordinate specialty building systems, including acoustics, sound isolation, AV, technology, and other venue infrastructure.

Qualifications

• At least five years of project management experience across architecture, construction, development, or design-build environments.
• Hands-on delivery of tenant improvements or other customer-facing commercial projects; hospitality, restaurant, entertainment, retail, or experiential work is especially relevant.
• Working knowledge of the full design and construction lifecycle, including permitting, construction administration, budgeting, scheduling, RFIs, change orders, and closeout.
• Experience coordinating architecture and engineering teams, contractors, landlords, vendors, and municipal agencies.
• Confidence reading construction documents, visiting active jobsites, identifying risk, and driving cross-functional follow-through.
• Strong written and verbal communication, sound judgment, and the organization to manage several projects at once.

Required Skills

• Helpful, but not required: Owner/operator-side project delivery or multi-unit rollout experience.
• California permitting, plan-check, and commercial construction experience.
• Experience with acoustic design, sound isolation, AV integration, or specialty venue systems.
• Familiarity with tools such as Bluebeam, AutoCAD, Revit, Procore, Smartsheet, or comparable platforms.
• A degree in architecture, construction management, engineering, interior architecture, or a related field.

Pay range and compensation package

This position is based in Los Angeles and requires regular site visits. Projects may be located in California and other U.S. markets, so some travel should be expected.

Equal Opportunity Statement

We are committed to diversity and inclusivity.