Ground-UP Project Engineer

Retail & Restaurant Project Manager

Pivotal Construction

Salary Range: $130,000–$155,000 DOE

Position Overview

Pivotal Construction is seeking an experienced and motivated Retail & Restaurant Project Manager to join our growing team. This role is responsible for managing commercial retail, QSR, and restaurant construction projects from pre-construction through closeout while ensuring projects are completed safely, on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.

The ideal candidate is a proactive leader with strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys working collaboratively with clients, subcontractors, and internal teams.

If you are looking for a dynamic, team-oriented company with exciting projects and strong growth opportunities, we would love to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage retail, QSR, and restaurant construction projects from start to finish
• Develop and maintain project schedules, budgets, and subcontractor coordination
• Lead communication between clients, architects, engineers, vendors, and field teams
• Review project drawings, specifications, contracts, and submittals
• Coordinate permitting, procurement, inspections, and project closeout
• Track project costs, change orders, RFIs, and overall financial performance
• Ensure compliance with safety standards, quality expectations, and project timelines
• Collaborate closely with superintendents and field personnel to proactively resolve issues
• Conduct regular project meetings and provide clear updates to stakeholders
• Build and maintain strong client and subcontractor relationships

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in commercial construction project management
• Strong experience managing retail, QSR, and restaurant construction projects preferred
• Strong understanding of commercial construction processes and scheduling
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills
• Experience with Procore, Bluebeam, Microsoft Project, or similar construction management software
• Ability to read and interpret construction plans and specifications
• Strong budgeting and cost management experience
• Valid driver’s license required

Benefits & Compensation

Vacation Stipend

• $2,500 annual vacation bonus paid upon completion of a qualified vacation with submission of receipts
• Employees become eligible after 6 months of employment

401(k) & Employer Safe Harbor Contribution

• Eligible to enroll in the company 401(k) plan upon hire
• 3% Employer Safe Harbor contribution included
• Subject to company plan and IRS guidelines

Health Benefits

• 100% employer-paid medical, dental, vision, and group life insurance
• Benefits effective the first day of the month following your start date
• Option to add family members to the health plan at the employee’s expense

PTO & Sick Leave

• Three weeks (120 hours) of vacation per employment year, accrued semi-monthly beginning on your first day worked
• 50 hours of sick leave per employment year, accrued semi-monthly beginning on your first day worked

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Pivotal Construction is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion