Back of The House, Inc. · 1 month ago
Director/VP of Project Management
California, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$150K/yr - $250K/yrBack of The House, Inc. is a restaurant management group known for its concept-driven restaurants in the Bay Area. They are seeking a Director/VP of Project Management to lead the planning and execution of construction initiatives that support their growth, ensuring projects are delivered on time and within budget while maintaining high standards of quality and safety.
Restaurants
Responsibilities
Achieve an on-time and on-budget project completion rate of 80% or higher across new builds, remodels, and capital projects
Develop and implement strategies to reduce average construction timelines and overall build costs while maintaining quality, safety, and brand standards
Provide strategic leadership and governance over Repair & Maintenance and CAPEX spend, ensuring capital is deployed effectively to support growth, asset longevity, and operational performance
Lead the preventative maintenance strategy to reduce reactive repairs, improve equipment reliability, and extend the useful life of facilities and assets
Demonstrate the ability to personally direct trades when required or effectively oversee General Contractors to ensure accountability, quality execution, and consistent results
Own construction outcomes across assigned projects, setting clear expectations and holding internal teams, contractors, and vendors accountable to schedules, budgets, and standards
Oversee construction projects from site diligence through closeout, ensuring scope, schedule, and cost alignment throughout the project lifecycle
Coordinate and manage General Contractors, trades, and suppliers to ensure effective communication, sequencing, and issue resolution
Lead site diligence efforts to identify constructability risks, code requirements, utilities constraints, and landlord responsibilities early in the development process
Manage a pipeline of approximately 4–5 openings per year, maintaining visibility across all active and upcoming projects. Allocate time and resources effectively to support overlapping timelines and changing priorities
Track project costs, manage change orders, and forecast final spend against approved budgets. Identify risks and variances early and recommend corrective actions to protect financial outcomes
Collaborate closely with Operations, Finance, and Leadership to align projects with business needs, opening readiness, and long-term growth objectives
Qualification
Required
Experience with early-stage restaurant and/or retail rollouts required
Advance degree required
Proven leadership of construction, CAPEX, and maintenance initiatives across multiple concurrent projects
Ability to operate both strategically and hands-on, including direct trade oversight when needed
Experience managing projects ranging from $200K - $2M
Open availability
Currently lives/resides in San Francisco Bay Area
Candidates must have reliable transportation
Benefits
Cal Savers Retirement Savings Program
Health Insurance & Dental
$1,000 Manager Referral Bonus (Applies to all Restaurants in the group!)
Employee Portal with access to digital paystubs, W2, and your insurance information
Group gym membership rates
Transportation and Commuter Benefits
Dedicated Career Development
Monthly Meal Allowance within our group
On Demand Pay
Company
Back of The House, Inc.
We're 22 fun, value-driven and stylish neighborhood restaurants across the San Francisco Bay Area.
Founded in 2009
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageRecent News
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