Project Manager Restaurant Solutions (BerkeleyLake)

TRCs client, a leader in Supply chain and Restaurant solutions has a direct hire opportunity for a Project Manager!
They offer a great environment and significant growth potential!

The Project Manager leads New Store Opening (NSO) and Remodel projects, coordinating equipment delivery and installation in alignment. This role manages day-to-day execution and serves as the primary liaison between franchisees, field leaders, architects, general contractors, and equipment vendors.

This position ensures projects move from award through closeout with clear scope, aligned schedules, and effective issue resolution across multiple concurrent initiatives. The Project Manager supports Restaurant Solutions by coordinating procurement, logistics, and installation activities across indirect categories such as kitchen equipment, smallwares, custom fabrication, furnishings, signage, and store-level services.
This role reports to the Senior Program Manager, Restaurant Solutions.
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Key Responsibilities
Manage projects from award through closeout, ensuring scope, schedule, quality, and stakeholder alignment
Review and validate equipment take-offs from K1 drawings; identify risks, gaps, and standard deviations
Partner with Inspire Brands to resolve design, layout, and standardization issues
Coordinate with KES partners to ensure consistent execution and service-level compliance
Lead field verification meetings to confirm measurements, equipment scope, and site readiness
Monitor project readiness, escalate risks, and recommend mitigation actions
Manage project changes and communicate impacts clearly to internal and external stakeholders
Maintain and update equipment templates, ensuring accuracy and version control
Track and report project, delivery, quality, and performance metrics using Smartsheet dashboards
Collaborate with Category Management, suppliers, buyers, and Operations to address supply chain constraints
Resolve issues related to supplier performance, quality, delivery, and installation
Support RFIs through scope definition, supplier coordination, and analysis
Mentor Associate Project Managers and support consistent execution standards
Ensure documentation and communications meet NDCP and Inspire requirements
Support additional initiatives as assigned
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Qualifications & Skills
Bachelors degree preferred; equivalent procurement or supply chain experience considered
13 years of experience in foodservice, hospitality, or construction preferred
Ability to review architectural drawings and perform equipment take-offs
Proficiency in Microsoft Office; Smartsheet experience preferred
Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
Clear written and verbal communication skills
Service-oriented, collaborative, and adaptable
Able to manage multiple priorities independently