Junior Project Manager

Aramark Destinations is a company that serves millions of guests through food and facilities. They are seeking a Junior Project Manager to support and lead capital and renovation projects from planning through closeout, ensuring projects meet functional, aesthetic, budgetary, and schedule expectations.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support all phases of project delivery, including schematic planning, design, construction, and closeout
• Manage multiple projects concurrently across various geographic locations, with oversight appropriate to project scope and complexity
• Assist in developing conceptual, design-development, and final project budget estimates; track and report project costs against approved budgets
• Conduct project feasibility analyses in partnership with sales and business development teams and develop capital project budget estimates
• Develop, maintain, and track master project schedules using MS Project; proactively identify and address schedule risks
• Coordinate technical activities on assigned projects, ensuring alignment across multiple disciplines
• Solicit, review, and support selection of consultant and contractor proposals in accordance with company standards
• Manage procurement activities related to assigned projects
• Oversee consultants and contractors to ensure compliance with contract requirements, schedules, budgets, and quality standards
• Monitor work for compliance with applicable codes, regulations, industry standards, best practices, company standards, and contractual obligations
• Provide technical input and practical solutions related to engineering, design, and construction methods, materials, and sequencing
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date project documentation and pipeline tracking within SharePoint and other designated systems
• Assist with the collection, preparation, and submission of documentation related to permitting, agency approvals, construction documentation, and project closeout for corporate and client records
• Coordinate project activities with internal client departments (e.g. Facilities Maintenance, IT, Public Safety, Regulatory Affairs, Events, and Administration) to minimize operational disruption and ensure alignment
• Prepare and present project updates, reports, and presentations for internal leadership and external stakeholders, as requested
• Support project financial monitoring, tracking, and reporting activities
• Serve as a liaison with contracted architectural and engineering firms to ensure project requirements are understood and executed as planned
• Collaborate with facilities and client-appointed personnel to support smooth transitions from project closeout to operations
• Coordinate and support project closeout activities, including documentation, inspections, and final approvals
• Perform other duties as assigned, consistent with the scope and level of the role

Skills

• 1-3 years of demonstrated experience supporting or leading design and construction projects
• Formal education in architecture, planning, engineering, construction management, or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Working knowledge of architectural design, foodservice design, and technical engineering disciplines (mechanical, plumbing, electrical)
• Ability to identify potential issues across disciplines and escalate appropriately
• Experience with construction oversight and coordination
• Proficiency in MS Project, SharePoint, and Microsoft 365 tools
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills
• Ability to assess project resource needs and support consultant selection across varying project types
• Ability to prioritize workload effectively while supporting multiple clients and projects
• Working knowledge of health inspection processes for dining and foodservice facilities
• Working knowledge of hazardous materials identification and remediation practices
• Working knowledge of design and construction legal documents, including contracts, scopes of work, and general terms and conditions
• Demonstrated judgment, integrity, and ability to build effective working relationships with diverse stakeholders
• Ability to travel approximately 30-60%, as required by project assignments
• Ability to work in office, construction, and operational environments as needed

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Work/life resources
• Retirement savings plans like 401(k)
• Paid days off such as parental leave
• Disability coverage

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