What are the responsibilities and job description for the Project Manager position at Common House?
About Common House
Who we are
Common House is a modern social club with locations in Richmond, VA, Charlottesville, VA, Chattanooga, TN, and New Orleans, LA. More than a membership, the Houses provide inclusive spaces to dine, work, and discover through daily programming, unique amenities, and connection opportunities with other members.
Position & Candidate Description
Common House is seeking an experienced Project Manager for our expansion into North Carolina, specifically the Triangle (Raleigh/Durham) area. The role is responsible for the end-to-end delivery of new locations and is the central communicator/organizer, ensuring that construction, interior design, hospitality operations, and marketing all converge for a flawless launch.
Key Responsibilities
1. Cross-Functional Leadership & Stakeholder Management
- Act as the primary liaison between executive leadership, architects, general contractors, and internal department heads (F&B, Membership, IT).
- Facilitate weekly stakeholder meetings to ensure alignment, manage expectations, and resolve bottlenecks.
- Manage third-party vendors and consultants, ensuring they deliver on time and within scope.
2. Project Planning & Execution
- Develop and maintain comprehensive project boards (Gantt charts, milestones, and critical paths) for each new club opening.
- Oversee the "Handover" process from the construction team to the operations team.
- Coordinate with design teams on the installation of Furniture, Fixtures, and Equipment (FF&E).
3. Budget & Resource Management
- Manage multimillion-dollar opening budgets, track all expenditures, and provide regular financial health reports to the executive team.
- Identify potential risks to the timeline or budget and implement proactive mitigation strategies.
4. Operational Readiness
- Ensure all licensing, permitting, and compliance requirements are met prior to opening.
- Partner with the Community and Marketing teams to ensure the physical space is ready for member tours and pre-launch events.
Qualifications
- Experience: 5 years of project management experience, specifically within the hospitality, real estate development, or high-end coworking sectors.
- Accreditation: PMP (Project Management Professional) or similar certification is required.
- Complex Coordination: Proven track record of managing multiple stakeholders and high-value projects simultaneously.
- Technical Proficiency: Expert-level skills in project management software (e.g., Asana, Monday.com, Smartsheet etc)
- Communication: Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
- Mobility: Ability to travel to various North Carolina sites as needed during critical project phases.
What Common House has to offer you!
- Competitive salary with milestone-based performance bonuses.
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision packages.
- Flexible time off.
- Hybrid work flexibility (Home/Office/Club).
- Complimentary All-Access Membership to all Common House locations.
- 401(k)
Common House is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, age, national origin, religion, physical and mental disability, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity/assignment, citizenship, pregnancy or maternity, protected veteran status, or any other status prohibited by applicable national, federal, state or local law.
Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every. single. qualification. At Common House, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and just workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with 100% of the qualifications listed, we encourage you to still apply. Our hiring philosophy looks to weed people INTO our process, not weed them out! Who knows, you may be just the right candidate for a future role at Common House. Just go for it... submit your resume!