Project Manager - Commercial Kitchen Design

SCOPOS Hospitality Group•Ephrata, PA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

At SCOPOS Hospitality Group, we're driven by a passion for innovation and creativity in the hospitality industry. As a Project Manager specializing in commercial kitchen design, you'll play a key role in bringing new culinary concepts to life. You'll collaborate with a talented team to design and implement cutting-edge kitchen and restaurant spaces for senior living, healthcare, corporate, and educational institutions. Here, we value your input and support your growth with flexible work arrangements, competitive compensation, and a vibrant office culture. We believe in empowering our team through continuous learning and development opportunities. You'll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including 401(k) matching, extensive PTO, and insurance options that cover dental, life, medical, and vision needs. Join us at SCOPOS, where your expertise and ideas will help us exceed customer expectations and set new standards in hospitality design. Let's create exceptional culinary experiences together.

Requirements

Minimum 1 year of work experience in construction management.
Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management, or related fields
Superb leadership capability, organizational skills, time-management abilities, and communication skills.
Knowledge of the construction industry and the entire building process, including building permits, blueprints, building codes, construction equipment, material resources, construction methods, and project management principles.
Completed training for OSHA 30 license.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of KCL, AutoQuotes, CRM, Revit, AutoCAD, and 3D programs/tools preferred but not required.
Knowledge of commercial kitchen equipment and design would be a big asset.
Insight into trends in design and construction for Food Service and Hospitality would be a big asset.

Responsibilities

Meet with the Project Coordinator, Director of Design, and Director of Culinary to receive project information and guidance.
Gain a full understanding of the project scope, vision, desired end goal, and budget.
Collaborate with management and other team members to develop a strategy for project execution and resource allocation.
Take part in internal project kick-off meetings and collaborate with the Production/Studio Manager on project scheduling and production requirements.
Attend coordination meetings with clients, architects, and other stakeholders, both in person and virtually.
Manage the Revit model, ensuring it is clean, organized, and structured properly with the help of production staff.
Understand the project's design phases and the documentation level necessary for each phase.
Assemble project presentations deck and deliverables, communicating program, vision, and scope.
Manage turnkey projects that involve food service design, interior design, and branding.
Coordinate project-specific needs with the Architect, MEP, Interior Designer, and Client as needed per project.
Coordinate Specification Drawings needed with manufacturers on project-specific equipment.
Coordinate equipment needs with the Specifications Manager.
Ensuring Cut-books and Written Specifications correspond with the Equipment schedules in the drawing documents.
Schedule and delegate production work in the studio using the schedule board system (AC).
Manage any procurement necessary for furniture, accessories, and artwork for projects.
Ensure quality assurance/quality control (QA/QC) by reviewing work produced by drafters and collaborating with the Director of Design and Studio Manager.
Oversee project hand-off and construction administration (CA), providing support in responding to RFIs and reviewing submittals.
Track project budget against time recorded by the production team.
Be honest about any areas where you may need help or training and seek guidance from management and colleagues as needed.
Travel for the project as required.
Develop a sense of ownership and leadership throughout the project process, taking responsibility for the project's success.
Participate in SCOPOS daily stand-up meetings to discuss schedules and top priorities.
All work will be performed according to SCOPOS standards in the spirit of the company vision.
Client and team phone calls will be returned within 3 hours whenever possible and one business day at the latest.
All process information and documents will be held strictly confidential outside the company.
Company dress code of business casual for all prospects and client interaction and nice casual for all other times you represent SCOPOS.
Provide excellent customer service.