Commercial Construction Project Manager - QSR, Retail & Tenant Improvement

Job Description

Job Description

Lead Fast-Paced Commercial QSR, Restaurant, Retail & Ground-Up Projects Across the Phoenix Metro

Job Overview

• Company: Birkmeyer General Contractors
• Location: Tempe, AZ / Greater Phoenix Metro
• Employment Type: Full-Time
• Compensation: $95,000–$110,000 per year, depending on experience, plus performance-based bonus opportunities
• Project Scope: Commercial QSR, drive-thru restaurant, retail, tenant improvement, and ground-up construction
• Travel: Primarily local Phoenix-area work with occasional Arizona travel as project needs require
• Licenses / Certifications: No mandatory licenses required

The Opportunity

Birkmeyer General Contractors is seeking a Commercial Construction Project Manager to lead fast-paced QSR, restaurant, retail, tenant improvement, and ground-up commercial projects from kickoff through closeout.

This is a true project management role, not a PM/Estimator hybrid. The right person will manage schedules, budgets, subcontractors, change orders, RFIs, client communication, and project documentation while working closely with Superintendents and leadership to keep multiple active projects moving.

Most work is managed from the office, with regular jobsite visits to support field teams, verify progress, and maintain accountability. This role is ideal for someone who understands the pace of commercial restaurant and retail construction and can manage multiple short-cycle projects without losing control of details, relationships, or deadlines.

How You Will Make an Impact

• Manage multiple commercial construction projects from kickoff through final closeout.
• Oversee approximately 4–5 active projects at a time, depending on project size and phase.
• Coordinate project schedules, subcontractors, vendors, materials, inspections, RFIs, submittals, change orders, and closeout documentation.
• Partner closely with Superintendents to drive field production, trade sequencing, quality control, and project momentum.
• Visit jobsites regularly, typically weekly, to verify progress, support field teams, and resolve issues before they slow the project down.
• Maintain strong communication with clients, architects, engineers, inspectors, subcontractors, and internal team members.
• Manage project budgets, buyouts, contracts, change orders, and cost tracking.
• Use Procore and Microsoft tools to keep documentation, communication, schedules, and project records accurate and current.
• Help maintain strong long-term relationships with repeat subcontractors and trade partners.
• Keep fast-moving QSR, retail, restaurant, TI, and ground-up projects on schedule while protecting quality and client expectations.

Required Qualifications & Experience

• 3–8 years of commercial construction project management experience with a general contractor.
• Experience managing commercial restaurant, QSR, retail, tenant improvement, or ground-up construction projects.
• Ability to manage multiple fast-paced projects with tight deadlines and overlapping priorities.
• Strong ability to read and interpret architectural, civil, structural, and MEP construction drawings.
• Strong understanding of project schedules, subcontractor coordination, buyouts, RFIs, change orders, closeout, and cost tracking.
• Proficiency with Procore and Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Excel, and Word.
• Strong communication skills with clients, subcontractors, inspectors, project teams, and leadership.
• Ability to work in a small-company environment where responsiveness, ownership, and accountability matter.
• Commercial construction background required; residential-only experience is not a fit for this role.

Preferred Qualifications & Experience

• 5+ years of commercial construction project management experience.
• Direct experience with QSR, drive-thru restaurant, retail, restaurant buildout, tenant improvement, or ground-up commercial projects.
• Experience managing fast-turn commercial projects with 8–12 week schedules.
• Strong working knowledge of the Phoenix / Arizona subcontractor market.
• Experience managing repeat trade partners and maintaining strong subcontractor relationships.
• Ability to identify constructability concerns early and help solve problems before they affect schedule or budget.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive annual salary based on experience.
• Performance-based bonus opportunities, including project-based bonus potential as applicable.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) retirement savings program.
• Paid holidays, sick time, and paid time off based on tenure.
• Company apparel and safety equipment provided.
• Training and career development support.
• Vehicle / travel support for eligible project needs, as applicable.

What Makes Someone Successful Here

The right PM for Birkmeyer is not looking for slow-moving, multi-year megaprojects or a role where they manage from a distance. This person is organized, responsive, tech-savvy, and comfortable managing fast commercial projects where schedules are tight and details matter.

You will be a strong fit if you:

• Understand QSR, restaurant, retail, TI, or ground-up commercial construction.
• Can manage multiple projects without losing track of details.
• Communicate quickly and clearly.
• Respect subcontractors as long-term trade partners.
• Are comfortable using Procore and Microsoft tools daily.
• Can solve problems without waiting to be told what to do.
• Like working in a growing company where your work has a direct impact.

About Birkmeyer General Contractors

Birkmeyer General Contractors is a fast-growing Arizona commercial general contractor specializing in quick-service restaurant, drive-thru restaurant, retail, tenant improvement, and ground-up construction. Our team builds projects for nationally recognized restaurant and retail brands across the Phoenix metro and broader Arizona market.

We operate in a fast-paced environment where schedules are tight, trade coordination matters, and strong relationships with clients and subcontractors are essential. We are looking for construction professionals who are accountable, responsive, tech-savvy, and comfortable taking ownership in a growing company.

If you enjoy fast-moving commercial projects, repeat client work, and a team where your impact is visible, Birkmeyer General Contractors may be a strong fit.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Birkmeyer General Contractors is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, gender expression, sexual orientation, parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, political affiliation, military service, or any other status protected by law or regulations. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration, and selection decisions are based on job-related factors.