Project Engineer, Procurement ​/ Purchasing

About East Bay Restaurant Supply, Inc.

East Bay Restaurant Supply, Inc. (EBRS) is a family-owned commercial food service equipment and restaurant supply company founded in 1934 and headquartered in Oakland, California. EBRS supplies restaurant equipment, refrigeration, smallwares and related products nationwide and provides commercial kitchen design, installation and project-management services.

East Bay Restaurant Supply, Inc. (EBRS) is a family-owned commercial food service equipment and restaurant supply company founded in 1934 and headquartered in Oakland, California. EBRS supplies restaurant equipment, refrigeration, smallwares and related products nationwide and provides commercial kitchen design, installation and project-management services. We specialize in the design, supply, and installation of all types of food service equipment for hotels, casinos, restaurants, schools, hospitals, employee cafeterias, delicatessens, bakeries and supermarkets… no need is too large or too small!

We have a huge inventory of equipment and supplies at substantially discounted prices for both the professional and home chef. Give us a call, order online, or stop by one of our locations. We look forward to sharing our food service experience with you.

As a Project Engineer in our Estimating and Contract Department, you will serve as the critical bridge between Estimating, Purchasing, and Project Managers. In this role, you will receive project turnover packages from the Estimating team and take ownership of the pre-construction engineering process to validate scope, reconcile project documents, coordinate technical requirements, manage vendor and manufacturer information, and prepare projects for a successful handoff to Project Managers.

You will review project proposals, specifications, food service drawings, Master Bid information, CAD files, vendor quotes, addenda, and other construction documents to identify scope gaps, missed items, discrepancies, and potential risks before turnover. You will also coordinate with vendors, manufacturers, representatives, Purchasing, and Project Managers to negotiate pricing, obtain lead times, secure drawings, evaluate substitutions and value engineering opportunities, and ensure projects are aligned with contractual requirements and installation schedules.

This position requires strong technical understanding, organization, attention to detail, time management, and communication skills. The Project Engineer must be able to prioritize multiple projects based on required dates—including rush projects—and ensure all engineering, purchasing, documentation, and coordination activities are completed in time to support project schedules and installation dates.

• Receive and review project turnovers from the estimating team, ensuring scope, pricing, assumptions, and proposal requirements are fully understood and documented.
• Compare and reconcile construction documents, including 114000 specifications, food service drawings, Master Bid, vendor quotes, proposals, and all applicable addenda to identify discrepancies, missed items, and errors.
• Receive, organize, and review CAD files, including mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) requirements, to support accurate equipment layouts and installation coordination.
• Participate in MEP coordination and schedule management, identifying conflicts, lead-time concerns, and other issues that may impact project schedules or install dates.
• Work with purchasing in vendor negotiation to optimize project margins while maintaining quality and schedule.
• Coordinate with Purchasing to determine the appropriate timing for purchase orders, balancing lead times, storage constraints,…