Commercial Kitchen Construction Project Manager

Position Summary: The Project Manager is responsible for fulfilling contracted consolidated equipment packages to the commercial kitchen industry. Primary responsibilities include estimating, ordering, delivery and installation logistics, billing, and managing client relationships.

Essential Job Functions:

• Interact with factories, field personnel, owners, architects and engineers.
• Build relationships with customers as the face of our organization providing excellent customer service.
• Oversee projects from kick-off meeting to punch list completion in conjunction with project coordinator.
• The PM is ultimately responsible for the success of the project from start to finish.
• Review field measure for fabricated items, release all fabricated items into production with each manufacturer as the project requires.
• Coordinate deliveries and installation requirements internally with operations and externally with the customer.
• Direct installations and assist as needed to get installations completed.
• Preview project for quality control and coordinate any issues with customers.
• Maintain a safe work environment and be able to lead by example.
• Control project costs. Responsible for improving profitability on all projects.
• Oversee and coordinate close out of all projects.
• Participate in one-on-one mandatory weekly meetings with your supervisor as well as weekly mandatory project coordination meetings on Thursday mornings.

Competencies:

• Organizational skills and the ability to multitask.
• Good client management skills.
• Positive communication skills and desire to work with others to solve problems.

Minimum Job Requirements:

• Ability to read and understand construction drawings and documents.
• Eligibility to be covered on company vehicle insurance.
• OSHA 10 or 30 preferred.

Physical Demands:

• Ability to travel on a regional basis.
• Ability to lift 50lbs.

Position type/expected work hours:

This is an exempt, salaried position. Normal working hours are Monday through Friday, 8AM - 5PM. This position offers eligibility for health benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, supplemental insurance and 401(k) matching along with paid holidays, vacation, and sick time.

Arizona Restaurant Supply is a full-service supplier to the hospitality industry: restaurants, hotels, schools, and institutions for restaurant supplies, kitchen equipment, and dining supplies. For over thirty years we have served the food service industry with courteous, friendly service. Our continually growing base of loyal, satisfied customers has enjoyed our expanded list of services and restaurant equipment products, and we work every day to continue improving our offerings. In addition to restaurant supplies, ARS does commercial kitchen design and has leasing programs for dish machines and ice makers available. We also offer monthly chemical services for all of your kitchen and janitorial needs.