Project Engineer - Commercial Kitchen

Cafe Concepts • Rancho Santa Margarita, CA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Café Concepts, Inc., founded in 2001, is a family-owned foodservice design and equipment firm dedicated to delivering innovative, efficient, and cost-effective solutions for commercial kitchen environments, serving clients from chef-driven restaurants to assisted-living facilities. As the Design/Build team grows, the company remains committed to industry trends and technology, ensuring exceptional quality and thoughtful design in every project. Café Concepts is seeking a highly motivated, detail-driven Project Engineer to help bring innovative commercial kitchen and foodservice projects to life. In this role, the Project Engineer will collaborate closely with internal teams, subcontractors, general contractors, and clients to successfully manage multiple projects from kickoff through installation. This opportunity is for individuals who thrive in a fast-paced environment, enjoy juggling multiple priorities, and take pride in delivering exceptional results, while supporting the account team’s sales efforts.

Requirements

• Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects in a fast-paced environment
• Available and open to Southern CA travel
• Self-Motivated and Proactive
• Organized and Detailed Oriented
• Strong work ethic with desire to grow in a long-term career within the company
• Ability to interpret construction documents, contracts, and technical drawings

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management
• 2 + years of experience in project engineering
• Proven Construction-related project management experience
• Knowledge of commercial kitchen equipment, fabrication, or foodservice design
• Experience in the Food Service Industry

Responsibilities

• Read drawings and check equipment to ensure standards are met
• Manage project schedules to ensure the timely completion and accuracy of all deliverables
• Manage project budgets and expense tracking
• Coordinate with General Contractors, Subcontractors, Vendors, and Clients on all project details and timelines
• Manage on-site project measurements and specifications
• Communicate project status with stakeholders

Benefits

• Medical
• $400 in health reimbursement
• 401K with 3% company match
• Cell phone provided
• Company laptop provided
• Paid Vacation

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed