Hospitality Construction Project Lead

McGuire Builders; Torrance (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Bonus based on performance

Company parties

Competitive salary

Dental insurance

Free food & snacks

Health insurance

Opportunity for advancement

Paid time off

Profit sharing

Training & development

Vision insurance

Job summary

McGuire Builders, Inc. is a leading Southern California general contractor specializing in hospitality construction, tenant improvements, and hotel and restaurant renovation projects.

Based in Torrance, this role requires strong leadership, organizational skills, attention to detail, and demonstrated experience managing hotel, restaurant, and tenant improvement construction projects. This position is based out of our Torrance office and requires strong leadership, organizational skills,

Qualifications

• Experience leading tenant improvement, hotel and restaurant construction/renovations.
• Hospitality construction experience required.
• Familiar with owner contracts, subcontracts, and change management.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate project efforts among owners, architects, interior designers, engineers, consultants, subcontractors, suppliers, and internal team members.
• Define project scope, deliverables, budget requirements, and execution plans.
• Manage projects from preconstruction and turnover through closeout.
• Develop, maintain, and manage project budgets and cost forecasts.
• Manage day-to-day project schedules and ensure compliance with contractual requirements.
• Monitor project costs, schedules, and progress to meet budget and timeline requirements.
• Administer owner contracts, subcontracts, purchase orders, and other project agreements.
• Manage subcontractor buyout, scope coordination, and contract award processes.
• Manage change orders, including entitlement review, pricing, documentation, and approval.
• Review and approve owner and subcontractor applications for payment.
• Prepare and submit owner billings accurately and on schedule.
• Obtain and coordinate required permits, approvals, inspections, and regulatory prerequisites.
• Negotiate with subcontractors, suppliers, and vendors.
• Select, manage, and maintain subcontractor and supplier relationships.
• Identify and implement value engineering and cost-saving opportunities.
• Forecast the labor, materials, equipment, and other resources required to complete projects successfully.
• Monitor and measure project cost and schedule performance.
• Ensure conformance with contracts, construction documents, specifications, and applicable codes.
• Review submittals, requests for information, change documentation, and project correspondence.
• Issue regular project updates related to cost, schedule, procurement, risks, and overall progress.
• Lead owner, architect, contractor, and internal project meetings as required.
• Collaborate closely with field supervision to coordinate construction activities, sequencing, logistics, safety, and quality control.

Skills

Tenant improvement

Hotel construction

Restaurant construction

Leadership

Organization

English communication

Budget management

Negotiation

Multiple projects

Cost control

Education

BA/BS in construction management/engineering/architecture or related field

Tools

Sage 100 Contractor

Procore

Bluebeam

Microsoft Project

Job description

McGuire Builders, Inc. is a leading Southern California general contractor specializing in hospitality construction, tenant improvements, and hotel and restaurant renovation projects.

Based in Torrance, this role requires strong leadership, organizational skills, attention to detail, and demonstrated experience managing hotel, restaurant, and tenant improvement construction projects. This position is based out of our Torrance office and requires strong leadership, organizational skills,