Construction Project Manager

Shake Shack

$78K — $129K *
Real Estate & Construction
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Construction Project Management, Engineering or related field.
  • 2-4 years of construction project management experience, preferably in a restaurant context.
  • Experience with general contractors or developers specific to restaurant construction.
  • PMP certification is preferred but not required.
  • 1-3 years supervision experience is advantageous.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee multiple restaurant construction projects from bid-award to opening.
  • Coordinate activities of contractors, consultants, and landlords with internal stakeholders.
  • Manage and approve changes/invoices while tracking project budget.
  • Proactively identify risks, delays, and cost impacts; develop solutions.
  • Facilitate the transition from construction completion to operations and training.
  • Prepare project reports, schedules, and forecasts.

Benefits

  • Weekly pay and performance bonuses.
  • Meal discounts at Shake Shack locations.
  • Exclusive corporate discounts for travel and wellness activities.
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
  • Employer-paid life and disability insurance.
  • 401(k) plan with company match.
  • Paid time off including parental leave.
  • Access to an Employee Assistance Program from day one.
Full Job Description
Job Summary

The Construction Project Manager is responsible for planning, coordinating and executing the construction projects from General Contractor bid award through grand opening. This role serves as the primary point of contact for contractors, architects, engineers, landlords and internal stakeholders to ensure projects are delivered safety, completely, on schedule, within budget, and in accordance with company standards. This includes schedule management, project financial management and administration, conducting quality oversight, coordinating activities of external vendors and internal stakeholders, managing the turnover process from construction completion through training & opening. Interfaces and coordinates with Real Estate, Development, Design, Permitting, Facilities, IT, Operations, Training, and Marketing as well as Landlord Reps and AHJ's. Works with the Construction Coordinator on project set up and close out.

Job Duties and Responsibilities
  • Oversee multiple restaurant construction projects from bid-award to opening
  • Coordinate activities of contractors, consultants, landlords, AHJs and internal stakeholders
  • Review, manage, and approve GC & vendor changes/invoices and track against the project budget. Forecast project spend
  • Manage construction progress and proactively identify opportunities, risks, delays, costs impact and develop exploitation/mitigation options
  • Oversee and manage the transition from construction completion to Operations through training and opening
  • Prepare project reports, schedules and forecasts


Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree

Degree Field (s):
  • Construction Project Management, Engineering or related


Work Experience:

2-4 years

Related Experience:
  • Construction Project Management for a restaurant concept, Developer, or General Contractor


Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree

Degree Field (s):
  • Construction Project Management


Work Experience:

4-6 years

Supervisory Experience:

1-3 years

Related Experience:
  • Construction Project Management for a restaurant concept, Developer, or General Contractor
  • PMP certification


Other (please specify):
  • Frequent Travel
  • Occasional off hours response for emergency warranty support


Benefits at Shake Shack:

A work environment where you can come as you are, share your ideas, have fun, and work collaboratively:
  • Weekly Pay and Performance bonuses
  • Shake Shack Meal Discounts
  • Exclusive corporate discounts for travel, electronics, wellness, leisure activities and more
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance*
  • Employer Paid Life and Disability Insurance*
  • 401k Plan with Company Match*
  • Paid Time Off*
  • Paid Parental Leave*
  • Access to Employee Assistance Program on Day 1
  • Pre-Tax Commuter and Parking Benefits
  • Flexible Spending and Dependent Care Accounts*
  • Development and Growth Opportunities


*Eligibility criteria applies

Pay Range - $78,318.00 - $129,888.00 *The salary paid to a successful applicant will depend on the applicant's experience, qualifications, business needs and resources, and the candidate's location.

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