Project Director 1

Company: The Wasserstrom Company
Location: Columbus
Posted on: May 12, 2025

Job Description:

Wasserstrom is the leading Food Service Distributor and Manufacturer in the nation. Established in 1902, we are a family-owned company with our headquarters in Columbus, Ohio. Rooted in the food service industry, we provide flexible solutions to targeted markets where you eat, sleep, work, play, shop and gather. We currently have an opening for a Project Director position. This role involves managing all phases of a foodservice project, from discovery to final project closeout.
Responsibilities include:

• Explain project management process in detail to potential clients to gain clarity and acceptance.
  
• Determine project scope, including foodservice equipment needs and services, through discovery conversations.
  
• Prepare budget quotations for recommended equipment and services, utilizing preferred suppliers where possible.
  
• Collaborate cross-functionally to provide necessary documents and drawings for construction, trade, and bidding purposes.
  
• Communicate internally and externally with architects, engineers, estimators, installers, and associated general contractors/construction trades to maintain alignment on project plans.
  
• Develop a project plan with key milestones and lead time management.
  
• Manage the approval process of shop drawings for custom fabricated items, considering design, finish dimensions, and MEP considerations.
  
• Oversee customer order execution.
  
• Coordinate with general contractors and/or designated client personnel on job site readiness, delivery, and installation.
  
• Conduct job site visits for pre-construction meetings, field dimension collection, or site management around installation.
  
• Ensure customer contract compliance.
  
• Close out projects in a timely manner, including punch lists, change orders, and project reconciliation for accurate final invoicing.
  
  Qualifications and Requirements:
  

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• Strong understanding of foodservice equipment.
  
• Knowledge of financial goals and constraints in project management.
  
• Prior experience in foodservice, construction, architectural, or design industries preferred.
  
• Ability to read floor plans and general knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems.
  
• Strong ability to manage multiple projects concurrently.
  
• Ability to learn Wasserstrom's inventory and order management system.
  
• Experience with Auto Quotes and MS Office suite.
  
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate effectively.
  
• Organized and detail-oriented in documentation.
  
• Bachelor's degree and 5+ years of project management experience preferred; equivalent education and experience required.
  
• Travel expected to be approximately 50% of the time.
  
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