Development Project Manager

Role Overview

• Serve as the primary project lead for franchise openings from site selection through turnover to Operations
• Manage project timelines and deliverables across multiple active franchise locations
• Coordinate with franchisees, architects, contractors, vendors, and internal teams
• Lead weekly status meetings with franchise groups and internal stakeholders
• Track progress and proactively identify and resolve risks, delays, and issues
• Ensure strict adherence to Five Iron design, construction, and brand standards
• Ensure the corporate team approves plans, materials, and procurement selections
• Manage procurement and vendor coordination to ensure consistency
• Maintain detailed project documentation and reporting
• Professionally represent Five Iron in all written and verbal communications
• Confidently and diplomatically push back when franchisees propose deviations from established standards

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Project Management, Business, or related field (preferred)
• 5+ years of experience in project management, construction management, franchise development, or multi-unit retail/hospitality development ideally as a new store opening project manager
• Ability to juggle multiple projects and consistently deliver timely, effective results.
• Self-starter with a continuous improvement mindset; motivated to improve existing workflows and systems.
• Strong organization, communication, and problem-solving skills; comfortable pushing projects forward amid ambiguity.
• Proven experience managing multiple complex projects simultaneously
• Some understanding of design, construction, and build-out processes
• Experience working with franchisees or multi-unit operators strongly preferred
• Exceptional organizational and time-management skills
• Strong leadership presence and ability to run structured meetings
• Highly polished written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to balance collaboration with firm enforcement of brand standards
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-growth environment
• Project management tools (Asana) and Google Workspace (Nice to have)

Benefits

• Health, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Long and Short Term Disability
• Accident and Critical Illness Insurance
• 401K Benefits only apply to Full-Time Employees