Construction & Facilities Project Manager

Patrice and Associates - Recruiting Specialists · United States

Construction & Facilities Project Manager

Fairfax, VA | $150,000–$175,000 annually | Full Benefits

 

Bring your restaurant construction expertise to an established, growing restaurant group with multiple new locations in development. We are seeking a hands-on Construction & Facilities Project Manager to lead ground-up restaurant projects, facility improvements, and ongoing asset protection.

Based at the company’s Fairfax support center, this role combines office-based project management with frequent site visits. You’ll work closely with a lean construction team, taking ownership of projects from feasibility through opening and delivering the high-end finishes and custom details that define each location.

Compensation & Benefits

Annual salary up to $175,000

• Gym and education reimbursement

• Monthly dining card

• Three weeks of paid time off to start, plus six additional holidays

• Medical, dental, vision, long-term disability, and life insurance

• 401(k) with a generous employer match

Responsibilities

• Lead planning and execution of ground-up restaurant construction from feasibility through opening.

• Manage procurement, contracting, budgets, schedules, and cost control throughout the project lifecycle.

• Coordinate architects, engineers, designers, contractors, vendors, and internal stakeholders.

• Review architectural and mechanical, electrical, and plumbing plans, identify conflicts, and drive timely resolution.

• Oversee field execution, contractor performance, safety, and quality, ensuring alignment with plans and brand standards.

• Deliver high-end finishes, custom millwork, specialty materials, and architectural details.

• Negotiate and review change orders, payment applications, and construction contract documentation.

• Conduct milestone site walks, manage punch lists, and oversee closeout and turnover to Operations.

• Support facility improvements and repairs across existing restaurants, including repair-versus-replacement recommendations.

• Contribute to annual repair and maintenance budgets and communicate project updates to Operations, Finance, and leadership.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of progressive, hands-on construction leadership experience , including at least eight years overseeing full-service restaurant construction as a Project Manager, Superintendent, or Contractor.

• Northern Virginia construction leadership experience , with strong familiarity with local counties and their permitting and inspection processes.

• Demonstrated success delivering projects with high-end finishes, custom architectural elements, and brand-specific design requirements.

• Strong knowledge of commercial kitchens, building systems, life safety requirements, health codes, and mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems.

• Experience negotiating and administering owner/general contractor agreements, vendor contracts, change orders, and closeout documentation.

• Strong organization, attention to detail, and follow-through across multiple projects and stakeholders.

• Clear communication skills with trades, operations teams, and executive leadership.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.

Location & Workplace Requirements

• Fully office- and site-based role in Fairfax, VA.

• Candidates must live within a 30–40-minute commute .

Apply to bring your full-service restaurant construction experience to a growing organization that values quality, ownership, and attention to detail.

Equal Opportunity Employer.