Construction & Facilities Project Manager

Great American Restaurants

Merrifield, VA

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JOB DETAILS

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SKILLS

Administrative Skills, Architectural Services, Bakery, Budget Management, Building Systems, Change Requests/Orders, Commercial Construction, Communication Skills, Construction, Construction Contracts, Contract Management, Cost Control, Design Verification, Detail Oriented, Documentation, Facilities Management, Finance, Follow Through, Leadership, Life Safety Systems, Loss Prevention, Maintenance Services, Microsoft Office, Needs Assessment, Negotiation Skills, Operational Audit, Operations, Organizational Skills, Project Control, Project Execution, Project Lifecycle, Project Schedule, Purchasing/Procurement, Quality Control, Reimbursement, Requirements Management, Restaurant, Retail Construction, Risk Management, Safety Codes, Safety Compliance, Safety Standards, Safety/Work Safety, Time Management

LOCATION

Merrifield, VA

POSTED

1 day ago

Great American Restaurants is seeking an experienced, hands-on Construction & Facilities Project Manager to join our growing construction team. This on-site role is based out of our support center office in Fairfax, Virginia, with frequent visits to new locations. Established in 1974, Great American Restaurants operates thirteen high-volume, upper-casual restaurants, an upscale dining location, three artisan bakeries, and a fast-casual BBQ concept in Northern Virginia and Maryland, with several new locations in progress and more in the works. We operate a lean construction team, so this role requires ownership, follow-through, and strong attention to detail. The ideal candidate has experience delivering projects with high-end finishes and custom design elements and excels at coordinating complex workstreams while keeping internal teams, consultants, and contractors aligned, accountable, and on task. Role Overview (Key Responsibilities) Demonstrate hands-on leadership of the planning and execution of ground-up restaurant builds from feasibility through opening. Own construction procurement, contracting, and cost control throughout the project lifecycle. Collaborate with architects, engineers, designers, contractors, vendors, and internal stakeholders to ensure projects are delivered on schedule, within budget, and to GAR quality, safety, and brand standards. Partner with internal construction and operations teams to execute facility improvement projects. Construction & Project Execution Manage buildouts from mobilization through closeout, including scheduling, contractor coordination, field execution, quality control, and turnover to Operations. Review and validate architectural and MEP plans with a high level of attention to detail; identify conflicts and drive timely resolution. Proactively coordinate architects, engineers, contractors, vendors, and internal teams to keep all parties aligned, on task, and accountable to project schedules and commitments. Execute projects involving high-end finishes, custom millwork, specialty materials, and brand-critical design details, ensuring design intent is fully realized in the field. Conduct milestone site walks, verify alignment with design intent, escalate issues promptly, and manage punch lists to ensure quality, completeness, and consistency. Participate in daily site operations, including contractor supervision, scheduling, quality control, adherence to plans, and compliance with safety standards. Administer construction contracts during execution, including change order review and negotiation, pay application review, and closeout documentation. Quality, Cost, & Asset Protection Ensure all construction and repair work meets GAR’s high standards for quality, durability, and long-term asset protection. Monitor budgets and schedules closely; proactively manage risk, cost exposure, and change. Communicate project status, timelines, and impacts clearly and consistently with Operations, Finance, and leadership. Repairs & Maintenance Support Participate in and support the R&M program across all restaurants by identifying facility needs and coordinating solutions. Provide informed recommendations regarding repair vs. replacement for major systems and equipment. Contribute to annual R&M budget development through field-based assessments and cost insights. Minimum Requirements 8 years of progressive, hands-on construction leadership experience; restaurant, hospitality, or upscale retail construction strongly preferred. Demonstrated experience delivering projects with high-end finishes, custom architectural elements, or brand-driven design requirements. Deep working knowledge of commercial building systems, commercial kitchens, life safety, health codes, and MEP. Proven ability to coordinate multiple stakeholders and workstreams while maintaining organization, follow-through, and attention to detail. Experience negotiating and administering owner/GC agreements, vendor contracts, and contract changes, including change orders and closeout documentation. Clear, confident communicator with trades, operations teams, and executive leadership. Proficiency in Microsoft Office. Benefits Competitive base salary: $150,000 - $175,000 3 weeks Paid Time Off (PTO) to start plus 6 additional holidays Medical, Dental, Vision, Long-Term Disability and Life Insurance 401(k) with generous employer match Monthly dining card Gym and educational reimbursement PM25 PI0c0eb264efd3-25448-407664225c143e31-5e48-4549-b638-05792d185386

About the Company

Great American Restaurants

In 1974, Randy Norton and Jim Farley opened a 16 table pizza place in Fairfax City, VA. Mike Ranney joined them a year later, and with the opening of Fantastic Fritzbe's Flying Food Factory (now Silverado) in 1976, Great American Restaurants was born. Over the past 40 years, their partnership has thrived as a result of their entrepreneurial spirit, enthusiasm for hospitality, and a ton of hard work by thousands of the best team players in the industry. "GAR is fun because our people take pride in being part of something special and love what we do. Our restaurants are filled with guests and staff that want to have a good time. GAR helps everyone feel great. GAR cares about our people on a whole different level than anyone else... and is also obsessive about the details. A unique combination."

COMPANY SIZE

1,500 to 1,999 employees

INDUSTRY

Restaurant/Food Services

FOUNDED

1974

WEBSITE

https://www.greatamericanrestaurants.com/

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