Hospitality Construction Project Manager

McGuire Builders; California (MO); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

McGuire Builders, Inc. in Southern California is seeking a seasoned Project Manager to lead hotel, restaurant, and tenant improvement construction initiatives from our Torrance office.

You will define scope, budgets, schedules, and procurement plans; supervise multi‑project teams; manage owner and subcontractor contracts; drive cost control, safety, and quality to deliver on time and within budget.

Qualifications

• 5–7 years of project management experience with a commercial general contracting firm
• Proven expertise in tenant improvement, hotel and restaurant construction or renovations
• Hospitality construction experience required
• BA/BS degree in construction management, engineering, architecture, or a related field preferred
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and project management software

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
• 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
• 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
• Identify project risks and proactively develop solutions to prevent delays, cost overruns, and disputes
• Manage project closeout, including punch lists, warranties, as‑built documents, operation and maintenance manuals, and final completion requirements
• Develop and maintain long‑term relationships with clients, architects, interior designers, engineers, subcontractors, suppliers, and vendors
• Ensure all projects meet schedule, budget, quality, safety, and contractual obligations

Skills

Tenant improvement

Project management

Budgeting

Scheduling

Contract administration

Leadership

Education

BA/BS in construction management

Tools

Microsoft Project

Procore

Bluebeam

Sage 100 Contractor

Job description

McGuire Builders, Inc. in Southern California is seeking a seasoned Project Manager to lead hotel, restaurant, and tenant improvement construction initiatives from our Torrance office.

You will define scope, budgets, schedules, and procurement plans; supervise multi‑project teams; manage owner and subcontractor contracts; drive cost control, safety, and quality to deliver on time and within budget.