Project Manager

Why You’ll Love It Here! Medical, Dental, Vision, Tuition Reimbursement, Pet, and Legal Insurance 401k Community Service Day Spotlight Awards National Sales Excellence Awards CFSP Prep Certification Program Position Summary Project Manager reports to the Director, Project Managers Located in Irvine, CA Full‑Time Field As a Project Manager, you will oversee all phases of equipment package installations for new store projects of a national chain. You will plan, coordinate, and supervise the procurement, shipment, and installation of equipment packages, serving as the primary liaison between the General Contractor, subcontractors, and internal teams to ensure project success. Essential Functions & Responsibilities Project Management Plan, monitor, coordinate, and supervise all aspects of equipment package installations from procurement to completion. Manage the opening equipment package process, including procurement, consolidation, shipments, and installations, ensuring adherence to timelines and quality standards. Collaboration and Coordination Collaborate with internal teams (e.g., Design, Sales Operations, Distribution) to align on customer needs and ensure timely delivery of equipment and services. Review bid and contract documents to ensure compliance with contract requirements and design intent. Communication and Reporting Participate in weekly meetings to provide project updates and address specific questions, ensuring transparency and alignment across teams. Review manufacturers' quotes and approve shop drawings to ensure compliance with design requirements. Customer Service & Relationship Management Ensure jobs are delivered and installed on time while maximizing profitability whenever possible. Foster positive relationships with external/internal customers, vendors, and stakeholders through professional conduct and exceptional customer service. Problem Solving & Critical Thinking Demonstrate critical thinking and problem‑solving skills to address project challenges and ensure successful outcomes. Maintain attention to detail and uphold high standards of quality and accuracy in project management activities. Travel Required Position requires up to 5% travel. Flexibility in schedule is necessary to meet customer needs, including occasional overtime and weekend work. Competencies Strong organizational skills and ability to work in a fast‑paced environment. Excellent communication skills, both oral and written. Proficiency in relationship building and customer service. Ability to work independently and as part of a team, with minimal supervision. Critical thinking and problem‑solving abilities. Qualifications & Experience Bachelor’s degree in a related field, or equivalent military or practical experience. 2–4 years of project management experience, preferably in the foodservice industry. Sales/distribution experience is preferred. Ability to successfully pass a background check post‑offer acceptance. The range provided represents the national average pay range for this position and is considered to be a general guideline. Pay for this position will reflect the candidate’s unique qualifications and may be higher or lower than the range provided based on employee geographic location. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other local, state, and federal law. In addition to base salary, this role will be eligible for participation in TriMark’s benefits programs, including medical, dental, vision, 401k (with employer match), etc. Leadership positions may also qualify for participation in bonus programs commensurate with role and scope of responsibility. Diversity & Equal Opportunity TriMark USA provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. Accommodation If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre‑employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to View email address on click.appcast.io. #J-18808-Ljbffr