Overview

The Project Manager oversees all aspects of project management involving planning, budgeting, scheduling, and coordinating activities to ensure all projects are delivered on-time, within scope, and budget. This position is focused on managing a large customer base in a demanding chain restaurant environment. This position requires frequent local and out-of-town travel in accordance with business needs.

LOCATION: Los Angeles, CA

Responsibilities

• Coordinates labor resources, equipment, materials, and other requirements necessary for successful and efficient completion of the respective projects

• Manages special projects to include, not limited to, redesigns and equipment roll-outs

• Monitors the progress of project activities and regularly provide updates to the National Account Team

• Manages projects to budget by ensuring all projects costs are tracked including review and coding of invoices, accounting related to changes in the scope of work, receipts, credit card charges, manage resolution of freight claims.

• Engage with customers to proactively provide effective solutions and mitigate conflict.

• Reviews food service equipment plans, equipment cut sheets, custom fabrication drawings, mechanical and architectural plans for accuracy of information pertaining to items sold or installed by Singer EVI; assist in distribution of clarifications and corrections as necessary according to project protocol

• Prepares quotes for customers including new project proposals, renovation projects and a la carte quoting

• Reviews and places purchase orders

• Collaborates with project stakeholders to ensure orders are acknowledged, received, ship dates are acceptable, and deliveries are scheduled in a timely manner and within the requirements of the project

• Approves cut-books, GC/trade coordination letters, shelving diagrams, wall backing diagrams, plans and specifications for all equipment, etc. and distribute as required.

• Obtains quotes necessary to provide complete cost estimates for new job bidding and change order work requested by customers

• Document related changes to the scope of work, including generation and tracking of change orders as required

• Manage the close-out of projects, including creating delivery notes and instructions, confirming all equipment is on hand at the local warehouse and received in good condition, coordination of delivery of warranty and service lists, scheduling start-ups for equipment and scheduling training for end users

• Utilize customer tools including, not limited to, requested portals, development reports, service log recaps, chain standards (i.e. “playbook”)

Ideal Candidate Will Possess the Following Skills and Abilities

• Minimum of 2-years related experience. Foodservice industry experience strongly preferred.

• Auto Quotes experience is desired

• Ability to read and understand manufacturers cut sheets, drawings and construction drawings and communicate layout and design requirements to other

• Strong relationship building skills with customers, general contractors, architects, manufacturers and vendors, and other trades on job sites

• Strong mathematical and customer service skills.

• Effective interpersonal skills

• Ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment

• Must be proactive, analytical, have strong attention to detail, and be highly organized.

• Exceptional work ethic with a focus on achieving goals and targets in a timely and complete manner

• Possess strong written and verbal communication skills, including ability to articulate recommendations in a concise and timely manner

• Highly driven and self-motivated; ability to work independently with minimal supervision and as part of a team

• Foster positive relations and communications with co-workers

• Possess integrity and ethical character

• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and Adobe Acrobat

• Ability to think creatively, critically and solve problems

  We value each and every one of our dedicated staff and therefore are pleased to offer a competitive starting wage, a comprehensive benefits package including: medical, dental, vision, short term and long term disability, 401K with company match, group life insurance, flexible spending, paid time off, and paid holidays.

  Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer

Job LocationsUS-CA | US-CA

Posted Date6 days ago(9/13/2024 3:44 PM)

Job ID 2024-2516

of Openings 1

Category Project Management