Construction Project Manager- Restaurants- Lanham, MD

Lanham, Maryland Permanent USD100,000 - USD120,000 per year View Job Description
We're seeking a Project Manager with strong restaurant construction experience to oversee retail and dining projects ranging from $1M-$5M. This role combines office-based project leadership with occasional site visits, giving you ownership without excessive travel.
  • Strong work/life balance - no weekends or 12-hour days
  • Stable, 35-year firm with long-tenured leadership

About Our Client

This well-established general contractor has built a strong reputation over several decades delivering high-quality projects across multiple sectors. Known for its stability and employee longevity, the company offers a collaborative environment with consistent negotiated work and repeat clients.

Job Description

  • Manage multiple construction projects focused on restaurant, retail, and fitness builds
  • Develop detailed scopes of work and execute subcontractor agreements
  • Oversee projects from preconstruction through completion, ensuring timelines and budgets are met
  • Coordinate with internal teams, subcontractors, and clients to maintain smooth project execution
  • Conduct weekly jobsite visits (typically within MD, VA, DC regions)
  • Utilize Microsoft Project, MS Office, and Timberline for scheduling, budgeting, and reporting
  • Support project planning and execution for negotiated and repeat client work

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

The Successful Applicant

7+ years of experience with a general contractor

Proven experience managing restaurant construction projects (required)

Background in retail or fitness construction projects preferred

Experience writing scopes of work and managing subcontracts

Comfortable managing projects in the $1M-$5M range

Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, Microsoft Project, and Timberline

Willingness to travel occasionally across the US for projects ( at times)

What's on Offer

  • Excellent work/life balance with no nights or weekends required
  • Competitive compensation up to $120K
  • Bonus
  • PTO
  • Healthcare
  • Long-term stability with a company celebrating 35 years in business
  • Strong culture-half the team has been there 10+ years
  • Diverse project pipeline with repeat clients and negotiated work
Contact
Isabella Cerrutti
Quote job ref
JN-062026-7045906

Job summary

Sector
Construction
Sub Sector
Project Manager
Industry
Property
Location
Lanham
Contract Type
Permanent
Consultant name
Isabella Cerrutti
Job Reference
JN-062026-7045906