Project Manager

Job Title:  Project Manager

Location:  Remote

At Dover Food Retail (DFR), our employees are the pillars of our success. Hence, we've created a culture that values innovation, teamwork, and dedication. From the day you join us, you'll find a rewarding work environment with substantial benefits that include:

• On your first day, you become eligible for Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance, along with Prescription coverage
• We respect your need for work-life balance; hence, we offer Paid short and long-term leave disability insurance, paid vacation, and paid sick leave
• To secure your future, we offer 401k Retirement Plan matching
• Manage your expenses better with our Flexible Spending Account
• Enjoy 11 Paid Holidays each year - because everyone deserves a break!

What the Role Involves:

The Project Manager oversees the planning, implementation, and tracking of a specific short-term/long term construction/retrofit projects which has a beginning, an end and specified deliverables, with primary focus on financial, schedule, project management and quality performance objectives. Knowledge of commercial/industrial construction, small format remodels, project management, workplace safety, customer relations, accounting processes, bid development & sales is required.     

Basic Qualifications:

• Five (5) + years of experience in a project management or a foreman level position.
• Two (5)+ years of experience in supermarkets/industrial service/start up

• GED or HS Diploma. Bachelor’s Degree in technical or construction education program desired, but not required.

The Ideal Candidate:

• Understand the entire scope of the project.
• Create a detailed project execution plan (PEP) which identifies and sequences the activities needed to successfully complete the project.
• Prepare and implement a communication plan that meets the client reporting requirements and keeps all personnel involved in the project informed. Manage all communication amongst the team to foster an open environment of positive communication and teamwork to proactively solve issues and successfully execute the project scope.
• Determine the resources (time, money, equipment, etc.) required to complete the project.
• Sourcing bids from various contractors & trades and analyzing SOW’s.
• Develop and manage a cost budget to meet estimated margin
• Develop a schedule for project completion that effectively allocates the resources to the activities
• Review the project schedule with senior management and all other staff that will be affected by the project activities; revise the schedule as required
• Determine the client objectives and measures upon which the project will be evaluated at its completion.
• Prequalify and hire subcontract trades and personnel to execute the project.
• Review the quality of the work completed with the project team on a regular basis to ensure that it meets the project standards
• Meets or exceed financial objectives by forecasting requirements, preparing budgets, scheduling expenditures, identifying and implementing efficiencies, analyzing variances; initiating corrective actions.
• Enhance client relationship through proactive and positive communication, and by recognizing and delivering on client key issues and expectations.
• Travelling to jobs sites for job visits and documenting reports for customers and internal office team.
• Maintain ongoing client relationship and recognize future business opportunities.
• Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications; maintaining personal networks; participating in professional organizations.
• Enhances department and organization reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.
• Be able to travel 50% to 70% of work time.

Why Choose Dover Food Retail?

We believe in a collaborative entrepreneurial spirit and winning through our customers. We value and respect our employees, expecting results through high ethical standards, openness, and trust. Join us to be part of a company that is committed to delivering what it promises and has a reputation for quality.

We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Individuals with disabilities who require reasonable accommodations to perform the essential functions of this job are welcome to apply.

Embark on a fulfilling journey with DFR, where your skills are valued, your growth is nurtured, and your achievements are recognized.

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Our Story:  

Dover Food Retail (DFR) is a leading manufacturer of Display Cases, Specialty Products, Refrigeration Systems, Power Systems and Comprehensive Services; and leading our industry by Innovating What’s Next in glass doors and intelligent merchandising technologies that keep food safe under brands such as HillPhoenix and Anthony. 

DFR is part of the Climate & Sustainable Technologies segment of the Dover Corporation® (NYSE: DOV). Dover is a diversified global manufacturer with annual revenues in excess of $7 billion.  

DFR is built on creativity and customer-centric innovation delivered by people invigorated by a strong sense of responsibility to help our customers win in their marketplaces. The relationships we build with our customers are as important to our success as the products we manufacture. This collaborative environment delivers FRESH THINKING, reassuring our customers that they choose the best when they choose to work with the people of Dover Food Retail.  

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The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.  Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the Company.

Dover Food Retail is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, genetic information, or any other factors prohibited by law.