Project Manager, Operations Manager, Program ​/ Project Manager

Description Position Summary

The Project Manager owns the client relationship and end-to-end execution for assigned field and construction projects — F&B equipment installs, commercial remodels, and maintenance programs across Barranco's national C-store and QSR client base. Accountability spans the full lifecycle: estimate review, scoping, scheduling, resource coordination, budget management, and closeout. This role is the single point of accountability for delivering projects on scope, on schedule, and on budget while protecting margin and client satisfaction.

• Owns organization, scheduling, implementation, and closeout of multiple concurrent projects.
• Establishes and manages client deadlines per the Scope of Work; ensures delivery is timely, accurate, and clearly communicated.
• Sequences multi-site rollout programs across geographies to meet client timelines.
• Manages change orders, scope adjustments, and field escalations with documented decisions.

• Serves as primary point of contact for assigned clients throughout the project lifecycle.
• Drives client satisfaction through proactive communication and issue resolution.
• Facilitates Customer Q  meetings as needed.

• Partners with Estimating and other departments to produce accurate estimates for materials, labor, and resources.
• Builds and presents budget projections to leadership; manages projects to budget without overrun.
• Co‑ordinates with Accounting to ensure accurate, timely billing and margin protection.

• Coordinates field technicians and subcontractors; ensures crews are dispatched, equipped, and aligned to job-site requirements.
• Sources, negotiates, and manages vendors and subcontractors; verifies scope, pricing, and quality.
• Conducts site visits and walkthroughs to verify progress, quality, and safety.
• Oversees permitting, inspection, and compliance in coordination with GC licensing obligations.

• Tracks project milestones and tasks; reports status to management weekly.
• Supervises and coaches assigned project staff (PC, APM) on project management fundamentals and client service.
• Maintains complete, accurate project documentation in company systems.

• 3–5 years of project management experience in construction, field services, facilities, or commercial equipment installation.
• PMP certification preferred.
• Bachelor's degree (construction management, engineering, business, or related field) preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple concurrent projects across multiple sites.
• Strong knowledge of construction processes, scheduling, budgeting, and subcontractor management.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; advanced Excel required.
• Proficiency with project management and work order software.
• Valid driver's license and clean driving record.
• Ability and willingness to travel to active job sites.

• Experience in the C-store, QSR, or F&B equipment sector.
• Familiarity with F&B equipment installation and commercial remodel workflows.
• OSHA 30 certification.

• Decisive execution under pressure
• Financial discipline and budget ownership
• Client-focused problem solving
• Cross-functional collaboration
• Accountability and follow-through

• Projects delivered on scope, on schedule, and on budget.
• Margin protection against estimate.
• Client satisfaction / retention on assigned accounts.
• On-time milestone and reporting cadence.
• Development progression of assigned PM staff.

• Split between office and active job sites.
• Office: moderate noise, frequent sitting, walking, standing.
• Field: occasional climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, balancing; exposure to outdoor and construction-site conditions.
• Frequent eye‑hand‑finger coordination for office equipment.
• Must occasionally lift/move up to 20 lbs.
• Frequent travel to active job sites required.
• Margin protection against estimate.

Note:

Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties at any time. This document describes the general nature and level of work performed and is not a complete list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required.