Restaurant Construction Manager, Owner’s Rep for Multi-Site Openings

Postino Winecafe; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical with company contribution

Vision and Dental Insurance

Paid time off and earned paid sickTime

401K with company match

Flexible Spending Accounts

Teledoc Services

Long Term Disability, Life Insurance,

Paid Parental Leave

Meal Discounts and Perks

Mental Wellness and Life Event

Anniversary recognition and rewards

Job summary

Upward Projects is seeking a Construction Manager to lead new restaurant builds and renovations from permit to occupancy across multiple markets. You will act as the owner’s representative, coordinating with general contractors, design teams, and operations to deliver projects on time and within budget.

You will monitor schedules, review pay applications, manage risks, and uphold safety standards at every site.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Architecture, Engineering, or related field preferred.
• OSHA 30-hour certification preferred.
• PMP or equivalent project management certification a plus.
• 5+ years of construction project management experience, with at least 2 years in multi-unit restaurant, retail, or hospitality construction.
• Demonstrated experience managing GC relationships and holding contractors accountable to schedule and budget.
• Experience managing projects from permit through certificate of occupancy required.
• Comfortable with remote and field-based work; travel to active project sites as required.
• Experience using Procore, Buildertrend, or comparable construction management software preferred.
• Familiarity with tenant improvement and ground-up construction both a plus.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary owner's representative on assigned new construction and renovation projects from permit through certificate of occupancy.
• Manage general contractor performance on assigned projects — hold weekly OAC meetings, review schedules, track RFIs and submittals, and elevate issues to the SVP.
• Monitor and enforce project schedules; identify delays early and develop recovery plans in coordination with the GC.
• Review and approve pay applications, change orders, and contractor invoices within approved authority levels; elevate to SVP for items outside authority.
• Conduct regular site visits to inspect construction quality and safety compliance; document findings and hold GCs accountable to correction plans.
• Manage the permitting process on assigned projects in coordination with local jurisdictions, landlords, and design consultants.
• Coordinate with the design team on FF&E delivery, punch list completion, and brand standard compliance.
• Maintain detailed project documentation including schedules, budgets, change order logs, photo records, and meeting minutes.
• Provide the SVP with weekly project status updates; flag risks and budget variances proactively.
• Support the transition to operations at project completion — coordinate with the Operations team on equipment commissioning, utilities, and opening readiness.
• Assist the SVP in maintaining the GC bid list, evaluating new GC relationships, and tracking contractor performance across the portfolio.

Skills

Construction management

Project scheduling

GC relationship management

Budget management

Field work travel

Procore/Buildertrend experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management

Tools

Procore

Buildertrend

Job description

Upward Projects is seeking a Construction Manager to lead new restaurant builds and renovations from permit to occupancy across multiple markets. You will act as the owner’s representative, coordinating with general contractors, design teams, and operations to deliver projects on time and within budget.

You will monitor schedules, review pay applications, manage risks, and uphold safety standards at every site.