Restaurant Construction PM: Lead Openings & Remodels

Self Opportunity, Inc.; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off (PTO)

401(k) Retirement Plan

Job summary

Self Opportunity, Inc. is seeking an experienced Construction Project Manager to lead openings, remodels, renovations, and facility improvements across a growing multi-unit restaurant portfolio. This role demands accountability and fast execution in a dynamic environment.

You will own projects from site handoff through grand opening, coordinating with architects, general contractors, vendors, landlords, and internal teams to deliver on time, on budget, and to brand standards across markets.

Qualifications

• 5–8+ years of commercial construction project management with full ownership of budgets and schedules.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or related field.
• PMP or OSHA 30 certification a plus; willingness to travel to project sites.

Responsibilities

• Lead full project lifecycle for new builds, remodels, renovations, and capital improvement projects from planning through turnover.
• Develop and own budgets, schedules, and scopes; track costs, approve change orders, and drive cost control.
• Manage bidding, contractor selection, and negotiations; oversee GC and vendor performance against contracts.
• Direct architects, engineers, and consultants through design development, value engineering, and permitting.
• Coordinate with landlords on lease exhibits, tenant improvements, and landlord work.
• Conduct site visits to enforce quality, schedule, and safety; resolve field issues quickly.
• Manage permitting, inspections, health department approvals, and certificate of occupancy processes.
• Oversee equipment procurement and installation coordination with kitchen, FF&E, and IT vendors.
• Report project status, risks, and budget variances to senior leadership.
• Manage multiple concurrent projects across markets and stages.
• Help refine prototype standards, construction processes, and vendor programs as the brand scales.

Skills

Budgets & schedules

Contract negotiation

Reading drawings (architectural, MEP)

Travel readiness

Communication to leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or related field

Tools

Procore

MS Project

Smartsheet

Job description

Self Opportunity, Inc. is seeking an experienced Construction Project Manager to lead openings, remodels, renovations, and facility improvements across a growing multi-unit restaurant portfolio. This role demands accountability and fast execution in a dynamic environment.

You will own projects from site handoff through grand opening, coordinating with architects, general contractors, vendors, landlords, and internal teams to deliver on time, on budget, and to brand standards across markets.