Project Manager

Job Title: Restaurant Construction Project Manager / Superintendent

Job Description

This role oversees the successful delivery of restaurant construction projects, with a strong focus on fast-food establishments and select full-service restaurants. The Project Manager / Superintendent coordinates all on-site activities, ensures projects meet quality, schedule, and budget expectations, and works closely with a small, dedicated project team to deliver high-quality restaurant spaces.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage restaurant construction projects from planning through completion, ensuring work is delivered on time and within scope.

• Oversee daily on-site operations for fast-food and full-service restaurant projects, maintaining a visible presence at the job site.

• Coordinate and direct the activities of a small project team of 24 construction professionals to achieve project goals.

• Collaborate with trade partners and vendors to schedule work, resolve issues, and maintain project momentum.

• Monitor construction progress, proactively identify risks or delays, and implement corrective actions to keep projects on track.

• Ensure all work meets established quality standards and adheres to applicable building codes and safety requirements.

• Communicate regularly with stakeholders to provide updates on schedule, milestones, and any changes impacting the project.

• Review project plans, specifications, and timelines to confirm feasibility and align on-site activities with project objectives.

• Support the coordination of inspections and approvals required for restaurant construction and fit-out.

• Promote a collaborative and professional work environment on site, fostering effective teamwork and problem-solving.

Essential Skills

• Minimum of 3 years of experience as a Project Manager or Superintendent in construction.

• Demonstrated experience managing restaurant, retail, or closely related commercial construction projects.

• Proven ability to oversee daily on-site construction activities and coordinate small project teams.

• Strong organizational and time-management skills to maintain schedules and manage multiple tasks.

• Effective communication skills for coordinating with team members, trade partners, and stakeholders.

• Ability to work on site full-time and actively manage fast-paced restaurant construction environments.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• experience in fast-food restaurant construction or fit-outs is highly beneficial.

• Experience with a mix of fast-food and higher-end restaurant projects is an advantage.

• Familiarity with retail construction processes and timelines is helpful.

• Capacity to adapt to evolving project requirements and prioritize work in a dynamic environment.

Work Environment

This is a site-based role with daily presence required at active restaurant construction projects. The position works closely with a small team of 24 colleagues, fostering a collaborative and hands-on environment. Projects are focused exclusively on restaurant construction, predominantly fast-food locations with some full-service restaurants. The work setting is fast-paced and involves coordination with multiple trades and vendors, adherence to safety practices, and active oversight of all on-site activities.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Springfield, VA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $40.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Springfield,VA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 16, 2026.

About Actalent

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