Location: Must live near a major airport, with a preference for candidates living in the Southeast USA.
Compensation: $125,000 - $135,000 / year + bonus eligible
As a Project Manager, Design and Construction, you will lead the successful delivery of airport restaurant projects from concept through closeout. You will serve as a key on-site liaison, manage multiple active projects, and partner closely with internal teams, contractors, and airport stakeholders to deliver high-quality restaurants on time and on budget. This role requires extensive travel across the U.S. and Canada and hands-on oversight in active airport environments.
What You'll Do:- Serve as the on-site project manager and primary liaison for single and multi-unit airport restaurant development projects.
- Coordinate with internal SSP teams and external partners to manage all construction-related activities and issues.
- Develop and manage project scopes, budgets, cost plans, and procurement for equipment, millwork, and construction services.
- Oversee architects, engineers, general contractors, and vendors to ensure design intent and operational requirements are met.
- Build and manage detailed project schedules to support business openings and operational goals.
- Lead site meetings, progress reviews, and stakeholder communications throughout the project lifecycle.
- Monitor construction quality, safety, and performance standards to ensure compliance with SSP and airport requirements.
- Manage punch lists, inspections, permits, utilities, and closeout documentation for successful restaurant openings.
- Track costs, risks, and timelines while providing clear, consistent project updates to leadership and stakeholders.
- Support continuous improvement by applying best practices, resolving issues proactively, and driving efficient project outcomes.
What We're Looking For:- Bachelor's degree in construction management, engineering, architecture, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
- Minimum of 3 years of project management experience, with strong preference for restaurant or retail construction.
- Experience managing projects within secure or regulated environments such as commercial airports strongly preferred.
- Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously across one or more locations.
- Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills with the ability to influence diverse stakeholders.
- Technical proficiency with Microsoft Office tools including Excel, Outlook, Teams, Word, PowerPoint, and Project.
- Ability to travel up to 80 percent across the U.S. and Canada and meet airport security requirements.
- Must be eligible to work in the United States and able to pass required background and security clearances.
Ready to Apply?- Dynamic Environment: Lead complex, high-visibility construction projects in fast-paced airport settings.
- Competitive Compensation: $125,000 - $135,000 + bonus and Health, Dental, Vision and Life Plans, Paid Time Off, 401K with company match, Employee Assistance Program.
