Restaurant Construction Project Manager - Ground-Up & Tenant Build-Out

RevCats; Reston (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

RevCats is seeking an experienced Construction Project Manager specializing in restaurant and retail builds to oversee ground-up projects, tenant improvements, and remodels from planning through completion.

You will manage schedules, budgets, and coordination with contractors, vendors, and field teams, ensuring quality, safety, and regulatory compliance across multiple active projects.

Qualifications

• Restaurant/retail construction management experience is required.
• Experience with ground-up construction and tenant build-outs.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, budgets, and schedules.
• Proficient reading of blueprints and construction drawings.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, scheduling, and budgeting across multiple restaurant and retail projects.
• Coordinate contractors, vendors, and field teams to keep projects on schedule.
• Monitor progress, quality, safety, and compliance with codes.
• Develop and maintain detailed construction schedules and reports.

Skills

Scheduling

Budgeting

Coordination

Blueprints

Communication

Time management

Problem solving

Stakeholders

Education

PMP certification

Tools

Procore

Raken

Primavera

Job description

Job Type: Full-Time

We are seeking an experienced Construction Project Manager with a strong background in restaurant and retail construction to manage ground-up builds, tenant build-outs, and open-door remodel projects.

This position is designed for a construction professional who understands the unique scheduling, coordination, quality, and deadline demands of restaurant and retail projects. You will oversee multiple projects simultaneously and work closely with contractors, vendors, clients, and field teams to keep each project moving from planning through successful completion.

Restaurant and/or retail construction experience is required. Candidates whose experience is primarily outside these sectors may not be a fit for this position.

What You'll Be Responsible For

As the Construction Project Manager, you will take ownership of project planning, coordination, scheduling, budget management, and execution.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Manage multiple restaurant and retail construction projects from planning through completion
• Oversee ground-up construction, tenant build-outs, and open-door remodels
• Develop and maintain detailed construction schedules, project timelines, budgets, and resource plans
• Coordinate contractors, subcontractors, vendors, field personnel, and other project stakeholders
• Monitor project progress and proactively identify scheduling conflicts, delays, cost concerns, and other risks
• Conduct site visits to verify progress, quality, safety, and compliance with project requirements
• Review construction drawings, blueprints, specifications, and project documents to support accurate field execution
• Lead regular project meetings and maintain clear communication among project stakeholders
• Monitor project expenses and help ensure work remains within established budgets
• Maintain project documentation and progress reporting using construction management software
• Work with construction teams to resolve field issues and keep projects on schedule
• Confirm projects are completed in accordance with applicable building codes, regulations, safety requirements, and quality standards
• Develop and maintain productive relationships with clients, contractors, vendors, and project partners

What We're Looking For

Qualified candidates should have proven construction project management experience with a demonstrated background in restaurant and/or retail construction.

Strong candidates will bring:

• Experience managing restaurant or retail ground-up construction and/or tenant build-out projects
• Experience with remodels, including projects performed in active or operating environments
• Demonstrated ability to manage several construction projects simultaneously
• Strong construction scheduling, budgeting, coordination, and project-planning skills
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, construction drawings, plans, and specifications
• Experience coordinating general contractors, subcontractors, vendors, and field teams
• Working knowledge of construction site safety and quality-control practices
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to identify and address project risks before they create significant delays
• Excellent communication, organization, and time-management skills
• Ability to work effectively with clients and a variety of internal and external project stakeholders

Construction Software Experience

Experience with construction management and scheduling platforms is important for this role. Familiarity with the following is highly desirable:

• Procore
• Raken
• Primavera

Comparable construction project management software experience may also be considered.

Preferred Qualifications

• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or other relevant construction/project management certification
• Experience overseeing projects from preconstruction and scheduling through turnover and closeout
• Strong track record of delivering restaurant or retail projects on schedule while maintaining quality and budget expectations

The Opportunity

This is an opportunity for an experienced construction professional to take ownership of multiple fast-moving restaurant and retail projects and play a central role in their successful execution.

If you have hands-on experience managing restaurant construction, retail construction, ground-up projects, tenant build-outs, or operational remodels, we encourage you to apply.