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 weeksTimely execution of all DD, design, permitting, vendor, and construction milestones.Projects delivered within 10% of budget , with 98% budget accuracyAll communication and Monday.com data updated within 24 hoursWhat We're Looking For
3–7 years in construction or restaurant / retail developmentExperience managing multiple buildouts in parallelStrong understanding of permitting, GC management, and vendor coordinationComfortable being on-site, solving issues proactively, and communicating with clarityHighly organized, fast-moving, and accountableProficient with Monday.com, Google Workspace, and field reporting toolsWhy Join Cedar Street
Work with a high-performance team supporting one of the fastest-growing food brands in the countryOpportunity to shape and optimize rollout systems at scaleCulture built on speed, accuracy, ownership, and providing a clear path forward for clientsCompetitive salary, growth opportunity, and travel coverage