Project Manager Design Construction

Eataly North America; New York (NY); On-site; USD 110,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

401K with match or RRSP

Free family meal daily

Discounts at Eataly

Classes on products and Italian cucina

Job summary

Eataly North America is seeking a Project Manager, Design & Construction to lead store development efforts across North America. You will oversee timelines, budgets, and vendor contracts, coordinating with internal design teams to ensure alignment with project goals.

Responsibilities include selecting architects and contractors, managing on-site activities, and ensuring code compliance while maintaining strong communication with stakeholders and securing on-time delivery of projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (Architecture or Construction Project Management preferred).
• 2+ years design/construction/store development in Retail/Restaurant/Hospitality.
• Experience with multi-unit brands is preferred.
• Strong technical skills in MS Office & Bluebeam; Procore preferred.
• Experience leading a design/construction project from start to finish.
• Proven leadership across functions and teams.
• Excellent project and time management skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication with stakeholders at all levels.
• Analytical, detail-oriented problem-solver.

Responsibilities

• Manage all stages of store development projects: conception to close-out.
• Oversee schedules, budgets, consultant and vendor contracts.
• Prepare scope documents for internal/external coordination.
• Collaborate with internal design teams to align scope with timelines.
• Lead selection/onboarding of architects, contractors, subcontractors as applicable.
• Act as main contact for architects, GC, vendors and internal teams.
• Monitor GC/subcontractor performance and run project meetings (kickoffs, OAC, milestones).
• Ensure adherence to applicable codes and regulations.
• Communicate project status and risks to stakeholders on time.
• Coordinate procurement of owner-supplied items.
• Bridge gaps between corporate, store and facilities teams for delivery.
• Coordinate with Finance on invoices and project spending.

Skills

Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture or C

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture or Construction Project Management

Tools

Procore

Bluebeam

Microsoft Office

Job description

Eataly is the world’s largest artisanal Italian food and beverage marketplace! Eataly is not a chain; each Eataly is different, with its own character and own theme – but all with the same aim... for our guests to:

• SHOP a selection of high-quality Italian, local and homemade products
• LEARN through our classes and our team’s product knowledge

Job Description

The Project Manager, Design & Construction is a key member of the Construction & Design team at Eataly, taking a lead role in driving and delivering on the Company’s North American growth plans. The Project Manager, Design & Construction is responsible for project oversight, internal and external client interactions, on-site management and regular visits to key project locations, timeline and schedule management, specification and procurement of FF&E, coordinating and supervising trades/vendors, materials deliveries, and overall quality control. The PM, Design& Construction works closely with the PM, Design as well as the Director of Construction.

• Manages all stages of store development projects including but not limited to new builds, renovations and capital improvement projects: project conception, design development, pre-construction, construction and close-out.
• Responsible for managing project schedules, budgets, consultant and vendor contracts
• Able to prepare scope documents for internal and external coordination
• Works closely with our internal design team to ensure project scope and intent is developed and signed off on in alignment with project timelines
• Where applicable, participates in the selection process of architects/contractors/subcontractors or other third parties, and is responsible for onboarding them
• Acts as the main point of contact for architects, general contractors, vendors and internal team members
• Monitors and directs the performance of general contractor and/or subcontractors during construction phase and ensures that typical project management practices and meetings are carried out such as landlord kick offs, OAC calls, milestone walk-throughs, etc.
• Ensures each project adheres to applicable code/legislation requirements
• Consolidates, communicates and manages all issues and risks affecting the project; communicates project status to project participants and stakeholders accurately and on time
• Manages the procurement of owner supplied items
• Acts as a trade union between different teams at the corporate, store and facilities levels for a successful delivery of each project
• Ensures ongoing communication with the Finance Team and adheres to department/company policies and procedures as it relates to invoice management and project spending
• Performs other duties as required or assigned

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree (in Architecture or Construction Project Management preferred)
• 2+ years general Design & Construction/Store Development experience in the Retail/Restaurant/Hospitality field
• Previous experience working directly for a multi-unit brand preferred
• Strong technical and software skills in Microsoft Office & Bluebeam – Competent in Procore preferred
• Experience being the lead a Design & Construction Project from start to finish
• Strong leadership skills; able to influence at all levels and across functions
• Exceptional project management and time-management skills
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal with the ability to communicate with all levels of collaborators including upper management, landlords and consultants
• Problem-solving skills, analytical and detail-oriented mindset

Salary Range: $110,000 - $115,000

Additional Information

Benefits and Perks

• Paid Time Off
• 401K with match or RRSP
• Free family meal daily
• Discounts at Eataly
• Classes on products and Italian cuisine
• and more!

Eataly is an equal employment opportunity employer. It is the Company’s policy to not unlawfully discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, disability or any other characteristic made unlawful to consider by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Eataly also prohibits harassment of applicants and employees based on any of these protected categories. It is also Eataly’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws regarding consideration of unemployment status, salary history, credit/bankruptcy history and criminal background/conviction history in making hiring decisions. If contacted for an employment opportunity, please advise Human Resources if you require accommodation.

Eataly is an equal employment opportunity employer. It is the Company’s policy to not unlawfully discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, disability or any other characteristic made unlawful to consider by applicable federal, state, or local laws.Eataly also prohibits harassment of applicants and employees based on any of these protected categories.It is also Eataly’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws regarding consideration of unemployment status, salary history, credit/bankruptcy history and criminal background/conviction history in making hiring decisions. If contacted for an employment opportunity, please advise Human Resources if you require accommodation.