About the Role
The Project Manager supports all aspects of project management involving planning, budgeting, scheduling, and coordinating activities to ensure all projects are delivered on-time, within scope, and budget. The Project Manager uses discretion and independent judgement, within established policies and procedures, in selecting the methods utilized to achieve project goals. The Project Manager must be self-motivated with high energy and the ability to interact with numerous individuals, in multiple functions, in a dynamic and changing environment.
Responsibilities
- Manages labor resources, equipment, materials, and other requirements for successful and efficient project completion.
- Monitors project progress and provides regular updates to customers, contractors, and internal support.
- Manages project budgets by tracking costs, reviewing and coding invoices, accounting for scope changes, receipts, and credit card charges, and resolving freight claims.
- Engages with customers to proactively provide effective solutions and mitigate conflict.
- Analyzes food service equipment plans, equipment cut sheets, custom fabrication drawings, and mechanical and architectural plans for accuracy.
- Assists in the distribution of clarifications and corrections as necessary according to project protocol.
- Works closely with the estimating department to understand the scope of work.
- Prepares, 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.
- Assembles cutbooks, produces required GC/trade coordination letters, shelving diagrams, and wall backing diagrams.
- Coordinates plans and specifications for all equipment and distributes as required.
- Obtains quotes for change order work requested by customers.
- Reviews quotes and manufacturer shop drawings for accuracy of proper equipment description and physical requirements.
- Seeks approvals for release of shop drawings, as applicable.
- Documents changes to the scope of work, including generation and tracking of change orders.
- Coordinates and oversees the installation of foodservice equipment on construction sites.
- Creates delivery notes and instructions.
- Confirms all equipment is on hand at the local warehouse and received in good condition.
- Coordinates delivery of owner’s manuals, warranty, and service lists.
- Schedules start-ups for equipment and training for end users.
- Assists with project close-out, including accounting for all change orders and assisting with the final billing process.
- Updates contact records and internal electronic records.
- Utilizes customer tools including requested portals, development reports, service log recaps, and chain standards.
Requirements
- Minimum of 5-year related experience.
- Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and Adobe Acrobat.
- Ability to effectively use AI tools to draft and enhance emails, prepare meeting materials, summarize project discussions, and generate professional reports.
- Ability to read and understand manufacturers cut sheets, drawings, and construction drawings.
- Ability to communicate layout and design requirements to others.
- Strong relationship building skills with customers, general contractors, architects, manufacturers, 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.
- Ability to think creatively, critically and solve problems.
- Work requires sitting for extended periods of time while operating a computer, standing, walking and moving throughout the office.
- Requires driving and valid driver’s license.
- Requires talking, seeing, hearing, feeling, bending or stooping, squatting or crouching, reaching, kneeling, pushing, pulling, and lifting.
- Job site work may involve some handling of equipment and may include walking or standing most of the time and requires frequent bending, stooping, and twisting.
- Candidates are encouraged to apply even if they do not meet all listed requirements.
Skills
- Project Management
- Planning
- Budgeting
- Scheduling
- Coordination
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Adobe Acrobat
- AI tools
- Communication
- Relationship Building
- Mathematical Skills
- Customer Service
- Interpersonal Skills
- Multi-tasking
- Proactive
- Analytical
- Attention to Detail
- Organization
- Work Ethic
- Written Communication
- Verbal Communication
- Teamwork
- Problem Solving
- Creative Thinking
- Critical Thinking
Location
- Office environment
- Telework
- Construction job sites
Work Type
- Full-time
- Hybrid
Experience Level
- Minimum of 5-year related experience
- Foodservice experience preferred
- Construction experience preferred
- Auto Quotes experience preferred
Benefits
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Short term disability
- Long term disability
- 401K with company match
- Group life insurance
- Flexible spending
- Paid time off
- Paid holidays
About the Company
- Singer Equipment Company is not just a seller of food equipment – we cultivate partnerships and amplify success.
- Singer isn’t just a place to work; it’s a place to thrive.
- We empower our employees, fostering an environment where they can grow professionally and contribute to something larger than themselves.
- We are the proud, 3-time recipient of the Foodservice and Supplies Dealer of the Year Award.
- Our commitment to our customers has earned us an unbeatable reputation within our industry.
- This is your opportunity to join a winning team!
Equal Opportunity
- Singer Equipment Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
- We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
- All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable law.
