Construction Project Manager

Role Overview

Noble 33 is a premier national restaurant group dedicated to delivering exceptional dining experiences through innovative design and operational excellence. The Construction Project Manager role oversees construction from early planning through turnover, ensuring projects are delivered on time, on budget, and to the highest brand and quality standards.

This role partners closely with internal teams and external partners to support Noble 33’s multi-unit growth and reinvestment strategy while building scalable processes that drive efficiency, consistency, and long-term asset performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead all phases of construction for new restaurant openings and capital projects.
• Support project goals through early feasibility assessments, cost estimating, value engineering, and risk mitigation.
• Develop and manage project budgets, schedules, and quality benchmarks to ensure timely, cost-effective delivery.
• Provide clear, consistent reporting to senior leadership on project status, budgets, schedules, risks, and key performance indicators.
• Build scalable construction processes, standards, tools and reporting to support a multi-unit growth pipeline.
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement, innovation, and efficiency in construction methods and project delivery.
• Lead bidding, estimating, contract negotiation, and procurement efforts to reduce build costs and maintain schedules.
• Oversee active construction sites to monitor progress, resolve issues, and ensure adherence to safety, quality, and brand standards.
• Proactively identify risks and develop mitigation strategies to minimize delays, cost overruns, and operational impact.
• Implement quality assurance and inspections processes to ensure consistency across projects.
• Ensure smooth turnover to Operations with a focus on long-term asset management and facility performance.
• Partner closely with Design, Operations, and Finance to align project execution and business objectives.

Requirements

• 5+ years of construction management experience in a multi-unit restaurant or hospitality environment.
• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture or related field.
• Strong understanding of building systems, particularly MEP as it relates to food service.
• Strong financial acumen with experience managing budgets, estimating, and scheduling.
• Proven success negotiating construction contracts and leading external partners.
• Knowledge of building codes, OSHA, NSF, and local jurisdictional requirements.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, and strong organizational skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to manage sensitive and confidential situations with tact, professionalism, and diplomacy.
• Ability to work independently and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, Procore and Bluebeam.
• Willingness to travel to various Noble 33 locations as needed, estimated 50% travel.
• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.
• PMP or other relevant certifications preferred.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and performance bonuses
• Health, dental and vision insurance
• Employee discounts on dining experiences and other services
• Opportunities to learn and lead, with support for career growth
• Paid time off, paid sick leave, and flexible scheduling

This position is open to candidates located in Plano, TX (on-site) or Chicago, IL (remote).

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete the application or interview process, please contact Human Resources at humanresources@noble33.com. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations in accordance with applicable law.