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Job Summary

Company
R.W. Smith & Co.
Location
COSTA MESA, CA 92626
Industries
Architectural and Design Services
Restaurant/Food Services
Construction - Residential & Commercial/Office
Job Type
Full Time
Employee
Career Level
Experienced (Non-Manager)
Job Reference Code
32

Project Manager - Restaurant Design

About the Job

PROJECT MANAGER – Commercial Kitchen & Design Installation


JOB SUMMARY:

Responsible to oversee completion of project(s) after design, proposed budget and sale including turnover to client, and all financial objectives associated with project.

Reports to:
Director of Project Management
Supervises:
No one
Internal Key Contacts:
Field Manager, Contract Administrator, Designer, Estimating, Sales, Design Director and CAD operators
External Key Contacts:
Client, General Contractor, Sales Reps, Fabricators, and Subcontractors

Teamwork Success Requirements

  • Meet with Field Manager, Contract Administrator, Estimating and Sales Manager for “Project Turnover” or Pre-Turnover meeting
    • Oversee project schedule with Field Manager and Contract Administrator

    • Submittal Process

    • Equipment/Shop Release

    • Field Management

    • Early/Main Installation

    • Punch Lists

    • Start-Up’s & Inspections

    • Demo’s and Turnover

Operational Efficiency
  • Utilize Project Insight to manage projects
    • Resource Allocation

    • Required Tasks

    • Scheduling

  • Process and follow-up on all R.F.I.’s in a timely fashion

  • Manage tasks for Field Manager and Contract Administrator to assure timely project completion

Customer Satisfaction
  • Coordinate all communication for field or schedule changes with Client

  • Assist client and contractor with field questions or problems

  • Update schedule with Client and G.C. on a weekly basis

  • Correspond as needed with project templates

  • Review all project requirements with General Contactor and Subcontractors

  • Monitor Field Manager to insure client, G.C. and consultant satisfaction

  • Provide General Contractor with written documentation of items they need to complete in order for RW Smith to meet scheduled installation and start-up dates

  • Perform walk-through with Client, General Contractor and Field Manager

  • Deliver Operation and Maintenance (O&M) Manuals and review warranty procedures and closeout of project

Financial Performance
  • Review costs and monitor project mark-up’s

  • Process Change Orders and follow-up with Client prior to commencing work

  • Process all daily reports, prevailing wage information and required paperwork

  • Review all Purchase Orders (PO’s) for pricing issues

  • Process any back-charges with Vendors

  • Process all monthly AIA billings in a timely fashion

Support Functions
  • Maintain constructive relationship with Vendor(s)

  • Assist Field Manager as required with issues concerning scheduling, installation, punch lists and inspections

  • Assist Contract Administrator with issues concerning equipment delays, freight damage, staging and back-charges

  • Coordinate as-built drawings and close-out documents as needed.

Qualifications

Experience:
  • Minimum of 3-5 years in the foodservice industry with large project experience, architectural experience preferred

  • Experience with educational and/or hospital facilities is helpful

  • Multiple project management experience required

Education: Bachelor’s Degree

Certifications: PMP certification is preferred

Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication, prioritization, negotiation, customer relationship management

Knowledge: Ability to read blueprints, computer skills should include Microsoft Word/Excel and Microsoft Project, proficient in use of project management and documentation tools

Abilities: Extremely organized and capable of tracking, managing, and resolving issues on multiple projects simultaneously.


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Additional Information:

  • Travel Percentage: 10%

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