Project Manager - Food Service Equipment

Founded in 1902, Wasserstrom is a national leader in the manufacturing and distribution of foodservice equipment and supplies. From design through installation, we operate as a global supplier, custom manufacturer, and consolidator of fixtures, furniture, and equipment, delivering flexible solutions to the places where people eat, sleep, work, play, shop, and gather.

Our success is driven not just by our national presence, buying power, regional consolidation, logistics operations, creative expertise, and innovative engineering, but by our people. Guided by our core values of Attitude, Effort, Trust, Innovation, and Family , we bring a positive, can-do mindset rooted in teamwork, accountability, and respect for diverse perspectives. We give our best every day by being responsive, resourceful, and resilient, standing by our word and taking ownership of our work. We embrace continuous improvement, encourage new ideas, and learn from mistakes as we push into new territory.

Job Summary

The Project Manager – Foodservice Equipment is responsible for leading the end-to-end execution of commercial foodservice equipment projects, from initial client engagement through project closeout. This role serves as the primary liaison between clients, internal teams, and external stakeholders, ensuring project scope, budget, and timelines are clearly defined and met. The Project Manager will conduct discovery meetings to determine equipment and service needs, prepare detailed quotations, and coordinate cross-functional efforts to deliver drawings, specifications, and documentation for construction and bidding.

The position requires strong collaboration with the customer, engineers, general contractors, and installers to maintain project alignment, manage approvals for custom-fabricated items, and oversee installation readiness. Regular travel to customer sites is required for on-site project management during installation and closeout. The Project Manager ensures full contract compliance, manages change orders, and oversees project reconciliation to support accurate invoicing and successful project completion.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Explain project management process in detail to potential clients to gain clarity and acceptance
• Determine scope of project inclusive of foodservice equipment needs and services through discovery conversations
• Prepare budget quotation of recommended equipment and services utilizing preferred suppliers where possible.
• Collaborate cross functionally to provide necessary documents and drawings for construction/trade/bidding purposes.
• Communicate internally and externally with architects, engineers, estimators, installers and associated GC’s / construction trades to maintain alignment on project plan.
• Develop project plan with detailed explanation of key milestones, and lead time management.
• Submit necessary documentation to generate and then manage approval process of shop drawings for custom fabricated items, regarding design, finish dimensions and MEP considerations.
• Review manufacturers' quotes for distributed products to ensure compliance with design requirements.
• Manage customer order execution
• Coordinate with GC’s and/or designated client personnel on job site readiness, delivery and installation.
• Job site visits will be required potentially for pre-construction meetings, obtain field dimensions or job site management around installation
• Ensure customer contract compliance.
• Close out projects in timely manner, including punch lists, change orders and project reconciliation for accurate final invoicing.

Minimum Education and Experience

• Minimum - 2 Year Associate Degree / Preferred - 4 Year Bachelor’s Degree
• Minimum - 3 - 5 years related experience and/or training

Other Skills and Abilities

• Understanding financial goals and budget restraints
• Prior experience in foodservice, construction, architectural or design industries preferred.
• Ability to read floor plans and general knowledge of mechanical, electrical and plumbing preferred
• Strong ability to manage multiple projects concurrently
• Ability to learn Wasserstrom inventory and order management system.
• Experience with Auto Quotes and MS Office suite of program.
• Strong individual contributor, yet strong interpersonal skills with demonstrated ability to excel in collaborative work environment.
• Adept in the organization and process of documenting critical details.
• Bachelor’s degree and 5+ years project management experience preferred, equivalent combined education and experience required.
• Travel is expected to be 50% of time