Project Manager - Fast Casual Dining

We are seeking an experienced Project Manager for our Manhattan, NY office. The Project Manager leads the successful execution of construction projects, facilitates planning and coordination of construction activities, and ensures that all project objectives are achieved.

Key Responsibilities

Take an active role in supporting jobs and project management teams in each phase including pre-construction, construction, closeout, and post-construction services
Identify and focus on critical issues related to constructability including associated costs and logistical issues
Ensure timely and accurate completion of all Schimenti financial processes, controls, and reports, i.e., internal budgets, costs to complete, billings, collections, subcontractor payments, change order preparation and resolution, contracts, etc.
Ensure that jobs are completed according to schedule and meet profit goals
Develop, nurture, and maintain ongoing client, architect, subcontractor, and industry relationships at the appropriate level reinforcing Schimenti's commitment to continue addressing their needs and interests
Promote positive subcontractor relations by dealing professionally and fairly with all subcontractors and vendors and instill this philosophy within the team at all times
Review subcontractor and vendor invoices throughout the lifecycle of the project and approve for payment or negotiate appropriate changes
Oversee change orders and RFIs, prepare as needed
Keep consistent lines of communication open with clients and proactively share project progress and budget matters
Respond to work delays, emergencies, and other problems as needed
Ensure punch list completion

Qualifications

Must have minimum of 4+ years of Construction Project Management experience
Must have a background managing fast casual dining or retail construction projects
Must have experience managing projects with high-intensity and short-term duration of 15-20 weeks
Experience as the sole Project Management lead
Buyout proficiency and strong experience with leveling trades
Experience with creating and processing RFI's using Procore or similar technology
Scheduling proficiency
Strong verbal presentation skills and ability to lead effective meetings
College degree in Construction, Engineering, or Architecture preferred
Travel to assigned projects as required

Technical Skills

Excellent MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook skills required
Proficiency with MS Project or equivalent
Procore or experience with a similar software experience
Timberline/Sage experience a plus.