Project Manager

Burkett Restaurant Equipment & Supplies is a leading distributor of new and used restaurant equipment. In 2023, the company was recognized as a Top Workplace by the Toledo Blade and broke into the top 40 of the Top 100 Foodservice Equipment Distributors by Foodservice Equipment & Supplies magazine. Burkett has also been acknowledged by Inc. Magazine as one of the fastest growing private companies in the foodservice industry, along with receiving the 2019 Management Excellence Award from Foodservice Equipment Reports magazine. Join Burkett, a positive and energetic company that values your ideas, and be part of our continued success in the dynamic foodservice industry.

Burkett Restaurant Equipment & Supplies is expanding and is looking to hire an experienced Project Manager. The ideal candidate must have construction based project management experience. Experience in the foodservice industry is a plus.

To learn more about careers at Burkett please visit: https://www.burkett.com/careers

Job Title: Project Manager

Position Objective & Functions

The Project Manager is responsible to plan, manage, coordinate, and oversee all aspects of installation for foodservice equipment packages. This role is the primary bridge between the GC, sub-contractors, and our team on all construction projects.

Reports To: Operations Manager

FLSA Status: Salary

Key Areas of Responsibility

• Review bid and contract documents to ensure contract requirements are being met
• Coordinate plumbing and electrical shop drawings from AutoCAD to submit for review and approval by Foodservice Consultant or Architect
• Review manufacturers’ quotes and approve manufacturers’ shop drawings to ensure compliance with design intent and to ensure installation deadlines are not missed
• Manage & oversee job installations including the coordination of equipment loads for timely arrival
• Collaborate with Project Coordinators ensuring timely communication on job progress and follow up
• Obtain field measurements as needed
• Attend job meetings as required
• Travel to job sites and provide supervision of installers as contract requires for duration of project (may require up to 50% travel)
• Ensure jobs are installed on-time and within budget
• Seek to increase gross profit on jobs whenever possible
• Address warranty issues in a professional and timely manner working closely with the Customer Solutions Team
• Conduct oneself in a professional manner that promotes positive relations with customers, vendors, and internal company personnel
• The ability to understand client needs, focusing on positive results
• Other duties as assigned by Manager/Supervisor