Project Manager
Apply NowCompany: Foundry Commercial Kitchens
Location: Vancouver, BC V5K 5J9
Description:
PROJECT MANAGER
At Foundry Commercial Kitchens, we are industry leaders in foodservice. We specialize in turnkey commercial kitchen solutions from concept to completion for trusted partners, owners and operators of restaurants, hotels, universities, hospitals and more. Foundry has in-house design, project management, fabrication, and installation services to execute projects across North America. Our stainless fabrication division proudly builds high quality fixtures exclusively for the foodservice industry. Our locally owned and operated business includes an innovative showroom and test kitchen, equipment inventory, white-glove delivery team and skilled stainless installation. We are a passionate, high performing group of professionals seeking to serve our clients with the best of our diverse abilities.
The Opportunity
With people, service, and results at the heart of everything you do, as Project Manager, you will own Foundry's project management process of assigned project portfolio. The Project Manager will apply project management fundamentals with industry knowledge to maximize project efficiency and profitability. The Project Manager is a team player with strong communication and interpersonal skills necessary to produce results. This position reports to the Director of Business Operations and collaborates closely with all divisions within the organization.
Core Functions:
As a high performing Project Manager, apply the fundamentals of project management to facilitate the successful delivery of assigned projects.
Exceptional attention to detail managing project budgets, schedules, and specifications.
Combine leadership and expertise with industry knowledge to provide solutions-based thinking when resolving project roadblocks (new build construction and renovations).
Collaborate with all project stakeholders to deliver successful project results.
Responsibilities:
A results-based position, and as such the Project Manager must have skills and experience to work autonomously to make quick analysis of issues and produce results.
Manage contracted scope of work for assigned projects, including subcontracts, mechanical, kitchen equipment and custom stainless-steel scopes of work.
Execute project delivery through performance management, including detailed schedule and budget tracking and reporting.
Collaborate with General Contractors, and Clients on project deliverables.
Internal coordination for site measurements, and shop drawing approvals to facilitate timely custom stainless-steel fabrication.
Own the change management process and tracking for assigned projects.
Strong verbal and written communication to articulate the requirements to deliver a successful project for all stakeholders.
Understand general construction process, including the interpretation of drawings and shop drawings to ensure design intent is feasible.
Understanding the Foundry process, and the roles and responsibilities of other divisions to ensure project targets and timelines are met.
Record and document account related details for reference on future projects.
Conduct post-mortem analysis with project teams to ensure continue process improvement.
Travel to sites outside of Vancouver will be required from time to time.
Capabilities & Experience:
Soft skills to collaborate with a broad range of clients, technical experts, consultants, trades, vendors, and other project partners.
Excellent organizational and time management skills; thorough understanding of task assignment and schedule, budgeting, and efficient use of time & resources.
Strong computer skills and literacy in scheduling, writing, reporting, and use of other software including MS Word, MS Excel, SAP and Asana.
Ability to effectively discuss and diffuse situations of conflict.
Demonstrate the ability to confidently handle multiple priorities and assignments.
Must be able to work autonomously and collaboratively.
Experience in Risk Management considered an asset.
PMP or similar credentials considered an asset.
2-5 years of related project management experience.
Benefits & Perks:
Foundry offers competitive compensation along with comprehensive extended health benefits, a health & fitness credit, and RRSP matching. We offer room to learn, grow and to take on additional responsibilities. If you are interested in working with a dynamic team that fosters a work-life balance while working hard and having fun, we would like to hear from you.
At Foundry Commercial Kitchens, we are industry leaders in foodservice. We specialize in turnkey commercial kitchen solutions from concept to completion for trusted partners, owners and operators of restaurants, hotels, universities, hospitals and more. Foundry has in-house design, project management, fabrication, and installation services to execute projects across North America. Our stainless fabrication division proudly builds high quality fixtures exclusively for the foodservice industry. Our locally owned and operated business includes an innovative showroom and test kitchen, equipment inventory, white-glove delivery team and skilled stainless installation. We are a passionate, high performing group of professionals seeking to serve our clients with the best of our diverse abilities.
The Opportunity
With people, service, and results at the heart of everything you do, as Project Manager, you will own Foundry's project management process of assigned project portfolio. The Project Manager will apply project management fundamentals with industry knowledge to maximize project efficiency and profitability. The Project Manager is a team player with strong communication and interpersonal skills necessary to produce results. This position reports to the Director of Business Operations and collaborates closely with all divisions within the organization.
Core Functions:
As a high performing Project Manager, apply the fundamentals of project management to facilitate the successful delivery of assigned projects.
Exceptional attention to detail managing project budgets, schedules, and specifications.
Combine leadership and expertise with industry knowledge to provide solutions-based thinking when resolving project roadblocks (new build construction and renovations).
Collaborate with all project stakeholders to deliver successful project results.
Responsibilities:
A results-based position, and as such the Project Manager must have skills and experience to work autonomously to make quick analysis of issues and produce results.
Manage contracted scope of work for assigned projects, including subcontracts, mechanical, kitchen equipment and custom stainless-steel scopes of work.
Execute project delivery through performance management, including detailed schedule and budget tracking and reporting.
Collaborate with General Contractors, and Clients on project deliverables.
Internal coordination for site measurements, and shop drawing approvals to facilitate timely custom stainless-steel fabrication.
Own the change management process and tracking for assigned projects.
Strong verbal and written communication to articulate the requirements to deliver a successful project for all stakeholders.
Understand general construction process, including the interpretation of drawings and shop drawings to ensure design intent is feasible.
Understanding the Foundry process, and the roles and responsibilities of other divisions to ensure project targets and timelines are met.
Record and document account related details for reference on future projects.
Conduct post-mortem analysis with project teams to ensure continue process improvement.
Travel to sites outside of Vancouver will be required from time to time.
Capabilities & Experience:
Soft skills to collaborate with a broad range of clients, technical experts, consultants, trades, vendors, and other project partners.
Excellent organizational and time management skills; thorough understanding of task assignment and schedule, budgeting, and efficient use of time & resources.
Strong computer skills and literacy in scheduling, writing, reporting, and use of other software including MS Word, MS Excel, SAP and Asana.
Ability to effectively discuss and diffuse situations of conflict.
Demonstrate the ability to confidently handle multiple priorities and assignments.
Must be able to work autonomously and collaboratively.
Experience in Risk Management considered an asset.
PMP or similar credentials considered an asset.
2-5 years of related project management experience.
Benefits & Perks:
Foundry offers competitive compensation along with comprehensive extended health benefits, a health & fitness credit, and RRSP matching. We offer room to learn, grow and to take on additional responsibilities. If you are interested in working with a dynamic team that fosters a work-life balance while working hard and having fun, we would like to hear from you.