Project Manger - Construction (Austin)

Project Manager – Wonder Program (Full-Time, Austin TX) Location: Austin, TX (In-Person / Travel to Sites Required) Reports to: Director of Construction, Cedar Street Role Type: Full-Time, Dedicated to Wonder Start: As soon as available About the Role Cedar Street is seeking an experienced, detail-driven Project Manager based in Austin, TX to support Wonder’s national expansion program . This is a dedicated role embedded deeply into Wonder’s development workflow—managing 5 active projects at any given time from due diligence through closeout , ensuring every site hits timeline, budget, and quality targets. This role requires exceptional communication, on-site presence, vendor coordination, and mastery of fast-paced retail/restaurant development.

You will act as Wonder’s local representative in the field, ensuring clarity, speed, and accountability across all partners. Key Responsibilities Project Management (Full Lifecycle) Manage ~5 projects simultaneously from due diligence → turnover → closeout , including: Attend and coordinate all due diligence tours , ensuring vendors are onboarded and ready. Manage design timelines , coordinating with vendors and internal stakeholders to hit milestone deadlines.

Oversee permit submission , including municipal requirements, form completion, and Certificate of Occupancy coordination. Lead GC selection , set expectations for speed, review proposals, and manage subcontractor awards. Maintain strong field presence: weekly progress visits, LL meetings, consultant surveys, escalation handling.

Schedule and attend all OAC meetings ; maintain standard agendas and documentation. Turnover & Closeout Coordinate inspections (health, utilities, equipment install), KE and KDS installation, and all turnover vendors. Manage punch walks, track punchlist completion, and ensure weekly progress photos.

Submit all TI applications, gather closeout documents, upload to SharePoint, and coordinate final Matterport scans within 2 weeks of completion. Cost Management Maintain project budget logs and cost tracking. Review, challenge, and approve all change orders and invoices.

Ensure vendor proposals (millwork, signage, equipment, GC, design) are reviewed within required timelines. Data, Reporting & Communication Update Monday.com tasks, notes, and statuses within 24 hours. Contribute to weekly program reports and PM meetings.

Capture clear meeting notes and tag stakeholders appropriately. Respond to Slack messages within 5–6 hours. Manage on-site communication and escalations with clarity and professionalism.

KPIs (Success in This Role Means): Projects completed within 26–28 weeks from DD to closeout. GCs deliver construction in 8–10 weeks . Timely execution of all DD, design, permitting, vendor, and construction milestones.

Projects delivered within 10% of budget , with 98% budget accuracy . All communication and Monday.com data updated within 24 hours . What We’re Looking For 3–7 years in construction or restaurant/retail development Experience managing multiple buildouts in parallel Strong understanding of permitting, GC management, and vendor coordination Comfortable being on-site, solving issues proactively, and communicating with clarity Highly organized, fast-moving, and accountable Proficient with Monday.com, Google Workspace, and field reporting tools Why Join Cedar Street Work with a high-performance team supporting one of the fastest-growing food brands in the country Opportunity to shape and optimize rollout systems at scale Culture built on speed, accuracy, ownership, and providing a clear path forward for clients Competitive salary, growth opportunity, and travel coverage