Project Manager Assistant

About the role

East Bay Restaurant Supply, Inc. (EBRS) is a family-owned commercial foodservice 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 foodservice equipment for hotels, casinos, restaurants, schools, hospitals, employee cafeterias, delicatessens, bakeries and supermarkets. We have a huge inventory of equipment and supplies at substantially discounted prices for both the professional and home chef.

Responsibilities

• Support Project Managers with job reviews, project documentation, and scheduling
• Learn and administer Word, Excel, Auto-quotes, and NetSuite
• Gather request for information materials & give to PMs
• Assist with reviewing and processing change orders
• Coordinate installer schedules and logistics
• Bill of lading request
• Receive and check in equipment deliveries
• Track and review critical path and procurement status with PMs and installers
• Accompany PMs to job sites
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Must have prior food service industry experience (required)
• Prior project management experience desired
• Strong Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel (an Excel skills test will be administered), and efficiency in English & Math
• Must be very organized and detail oriented
• Pleasant and confident demeanor when dealing with colleagues and clients
• Strong communication skills
• Ability to communicate difficult/sensitive information tactfully