Construction Project Manager at THE ELIA GROUP LLC – Nashville, Tennessee

ELIA Group is a multi-faceted, fully integrated real estate and hospitality company that acquires, develops, and manages commercial properties in landmark locations throughout the United States. In Real Estate & Development and Hospitality, we dont sit back and let things happen, we make things happen! Whether were crafting deals or cocktails, our unparalleled attention to detail leads to award-winning real estate development and hospitality projects.

We are seeking an experienced Construction Project Manager with a strong background in retail hospitality and restaurant construction, including full-service restaurants, upscale dining, bars, lounges, and entertainment venues. This role is responsible for guiding commercial construction projects from early planning through final completion, maintaining control of costs, schedules, trade coordination, kitchen installations, and client communication in dynamic, high-expectation settings.

Manage projects from start to close-out, including budgets, schedules, subcontractors, and vendors

Lead preconstruction efforts, including budgeting, estimating, and bid management for hospitality-focused projects

Coordinate with superintendents, consultants, and trade partners to keep projects moving efficiently and aligned with project goals

Serve as the main point of contact; manage RFIs, change directives, and cost tracking

Manage sourcing and installation of commercial kitchen equipment, millwork packages, and custom finishes

Ensure compliance with health codes, life-safety regulations, ADA requirements, and brand-specific standards

Maintain clear and accurate project documentation using Procore or similar platforms

At ELIA, we use our unique experience and contributions to deliver more than value we set new standards! We seek someone that is looking for more than a job we want to work with someone who is as passionate as us about what we do and how we go about doing it.

Your success with us requires these qualifications:

5+ years of Project Management experience in commercial retail hospitality

PMP certification and/or construction-related degree, not required

Strong knowledge of interior build-outs and ground-up construction

Comfort working in active or phased restaurant environments

Working knowledge of commercial kitchen systems, including grease waste, exhaust hoods, fire suppression, specialty plumbing, and high-load electrical

Strong grasp of construction sequencing, trade coordination, and cost management principles

Proficiency with Procore and scheduling tools such as Outbuild

Familiarity with MS Project and Microsoft Office; BIM/Revit exposure is a plus

Clear, professional communication skills and confidence interacting with clients and partners

Strong organizational skills, self-motivation, and the ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) Plans

PTO

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.