Foodservice Project Manager

Posted Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 7:00 AM

For 95 years, Boelter has been helping our customers create unforgettable experiences. Our focus is to provide unparalleled service and high-quality products. Boelter takes your best and makes it even better.

Boelter participates in every aspect of the restaurant supply, hospitality, and beverage industries. From designing commercial kitchens to delivering barware supplies, from installing food service equipment to staging the perfect tabletop – with our full spectrum of services and products – we bring inspiration to the table.

Location: Chicago, IL

Be part of the Boelter community—a team that brings people together through collaboration, respect, and shared success. At Boelter, we value the individual. Your unique perspective strengthens our organization and fuels our commitment to authentic, long-term relationships with customers and partners.

The Boelter Companies, a nationally recognized and growing supplier of commercial kitchen equipment, is seeking a Food service Project Manager to support and manage commercial food service equipment projects throughout the Chicago and mid-west area.

This role is responsible for planning, coordinating, and overseeing all phases of food service equipment installations—from design and specification through final installation and closeout. The Project Manager actively sells and manages projects for both public and privately funded customers, including architects, general contractors, and food service operators.

The ideal candidate will have construction-based project management experience
, strong technical aptitude, and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

• Design, specify, and sell commercial food service equipment packages
• Read and interpret blueprints, layouts, and design documents
• Review bid and contract documents to ensure compliance with project requirements
• Support estimating efforts, including pre-bid inspections, field measurements, scope reviews, site inspections, and attendance at project meetings
• Review manufacturer quotes, equipment releases, shop drawings, custom/fabrication submittals, purchase orders, color selections, and utility requirements to ensure timely and accurate equipment releases
• Maintain a working knowledge of general construction practices, including mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems
• Collaborate with Project Coordinators to ensure clear communication, timely follow-up, and accurate job tracking
• Manage and oversee jobsite installations, including coordination equipment deliveries and installation schedules
• Prepare and manage change orders, RFIs, and project bulletins; coordinate field changes with contractors and impacted trades
• Review and support project billing and invoicing
• Track and control project costs to maintain budget integrity
• Address warranty issues promptly and professionally in coordination with Project Coordinators
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with customers, architects, contractors, manufacturers, vendors, and other trades
• Attend corporate meetings, industry conferences, training sessions, and events as required (including NAFEM, NRA, and Nex Gen training)
• Demonstrate professionalism, initiative, and accountability while working independently and managing competing priorities
• Remain comfortable working in active jobsite environments

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree preferred, or equivalent combination of education and experience
• One to three years of related experience in design, project management, or construction-based roles
• Prior experience in food service equipment, construction, or related industries preferred
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, Auto Quotes, and Hub Spot
• Strong interpersonal skills with a demonstrated ability to communicate with poise, tact, and diplomacy

While performing the duties of this role, the employee will regularly use a keyboard, calculator, and telephone. The position involves frequent sitting, talking, and hearing, with occasional standing, stooping,…