Project Manager | Your next project should be worth talking about.

Per Sé Group; Northbrook (IL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Per Sé Group is seeking a seasoned Project Manager to own design-driven restaurant and experiential projects in North America. You will run complex commercial TI builds from preconstruction through closeout, coordinating with clients, architects, and the field team to translate design intent into finished spaces.

You will manage budgets, schedules, procurement, and subcontractors, identifying risks early and maintaining disciplined cost control. Expect national travel of 2–4 days per month.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to run a complex commercial TI project independently.
• Strong organization, proactive mindset, and calm under pressure.
• Experience in restaurant construction or luxury interiors preferred.

Responsibilities

• Leading bidding, estimating, and proposals before taking the project through construction and closeout.
• Managing budgets, schedules, procurement, subcontractors, and cost control from start to finish.
• Serving as the point person for clients, architects, designers, consultants, landlords, and the internal project team.
• Working closely with the Superintendent and field team to turn design intent into a finished project.
• Identifying risks around long-lead materials, permitting, inspections, utilities, and other schedule-critical items before they become fires.
• Managing RFIs, submittals, change orders, cost reporting, and client communication without letting details fall through the cracks.
• Coordinating specialty finishes, millwork, fixtures, equipment, and owner-furnished items where precision matters.

Skills

Budgets and cost control

Client relationship management

Scheduling & procurement coordination

Risk identification

Job description

You know the difference between managing a project and actually owning one. If you can take a complex interior buildout from preconstruction through closeout, anticipate the problems before they hit the schedule, and keep a demanding client confident along the way, this is the kind of PM role where that experience matters.

You’ll be running design-driven restaurant and experiential projects where the details aren't optional. High-finish interiors, complex MEP coordination, specialty finishes, millwork, owner-furnished equipment, tight schedules and clients who expect you to have your act together.

You’ll own

• Leading bidding, estimating, and proposals before taking the project through construction and closeout.
• Managing budgets, schedules, procurement, subcontractors, and cost control from start to finish.
• Serving as the point person for clients, architects, designers, consultants, landlords, and the internal project team.
• Working closely with the Superintendent and field team to turn design intent into a finished project.
• Identifying risks around long-lead materials, permitting, inspections, utilities, and other schedule-critical items before they become fires.
• Managing RFIs, submittals, change orders, cost reporting, and client communication without letting details fall through the cracks.
• Coordinating specialty finishes, millwork, fixtures, equipment, and owner-furnished items where precision matters.

What you get

You’ll have the autonomy to run complex projects with typical oversight not constant hand-holding. You’ll work across restaurant and experiential concepts while also bringing luxury/high-end retail experience to the table. Compensation is $110,000–$135,000, based on experience, with periodic national travel, generally 2–4 days per month.

You’re probably a fit if

You’ve already proven you can run a complex commercial TI project independently. You’re organized, proactive, calm under pressure, strong with clients, and comfortable making decisions when the schedule doesn't leave much room for mistakes. Restaurant construction experience is welcome, but high-end retail or comparable luxury interior experience can translate well. Fast-food or limited-buildout concepts aren't likely to provide the complexity this role requires.

Per Sé Group connects experienced engineering and technical professionals with some of the most complex industrial, power, and infrastructure projects across North America. We focus on building long-term relationships and introducing talented people to opportunities that help move their careers forward.

Per Sé Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law. Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation during the application or hiring process may contact Human Resources at [e-mail] or 630-588-3000.