Project Manager – Restaurant Construction

TEEMA; Spring (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision benefits

Paid time off and holidays

Annual bonus opportunity

Job summary

TEEMA is seeking a Construction Project Manager — Restaurant Development in Houston, TX. You will own restaurant development projects from pre-development through construction and turnover to operations, coordinating architects, civil engineers, and consultants on plans, permits, and due diligence.

You will prepare bids, analyze proposals, and support contractor selection and contract negotiation, while serving as owner’s representative on-site and monitoring costs, pay apps, and change orders.

Qualifications

• 3+ years construction project management or assistant PM experience.
• Commercial, retail, or restaurant construction background.
• Understanding of construction drawings, contracts and permitting.

Responsibilities

• Own restaurant development projects from pre-development through turnover to operations.
• Coordinate architects, engineers, and consultants on plans, due diligence and permitting.
• Prepare bid packages, analyze bids and support contractor selection and negotiations.
• Act as owner’s representative during construction with regular site visits.
• Review contractor invoices, pay apps, lien waivers and track project costs.
• Manage change orders and budget updates.
• Run punch list inspections and finalize turnover documentation.

Skills

Construction PM

Site coordination

Travel readiness

Education

Degree in Construction Management

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Title: Construction Project Manager — Restaurant Development

Job ID: 90078

Location: Houston, Texas

What you will be doing:

• Owning restaurant development projects from pre-development and design through construction and turnover to operations
• Coordinating architects, civil engineers, and consultants on construction plans, site due diligence, and permitting
• Preparing bid packages, analyzing bids, and supporting contractor selection and contract negotiation
• Serving as owner’s representative during construction — regular site visits to monitor progress, quality, and plan adherence
• Reviewing contractor invoices, pay applications, lien waivers, and tracking project costs
• Managing change orders and budget updates
• Running punch list inspections and closeout documentation through final turnover

What you must have:

• 3+ years construction project management or assistant project management experience
• Commercial, retail, or restaurant construction background required
• Working understanding of construction drawings, contracts, and permitting
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office
• Ability to travel to project sites as needed

Preferred:

• QSR or retail development experience
• Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or related field
• Experience working directly with general contractors and subcontractors
• Experience with multi-unit restaurant/hospitality organizations such as Darden Restaurants or Dave & Buster’s

Salary/Rate Range:

$90,000 to $130,000

Other Information:

Why this role

• Competitive salary + annual bonus opportunity
• Health, dental, and vision benefits
• Paid time off and holidays
• Real advancement path within a rapidly growing, veteran-owned GC
• Exposure to multi-brand restaurant development across a national portfolio