Operations Project Manager in Chesapeake
- Compensation
- Not disclosed
- Location
- Chesapeake, US
- Work setup
- Not specified
- Seniority
- Not specified
- Employment
- Contract
- Experience
- 3+ years
- Category
- Project management
- Posted
Skills
Must have
- • 3+ years of experience in project management, operations management, or a closely related field with a demonstrated track record of managing multiple concurrent projects.
- • Strong proficiency in project documentation, schedules, scopes of work, status reports, change orders, and closeout records. Detail-oriented with a commitment to keeping accurate records.
- • Background knowledge in HVAC systems and/or commercial kitchen installation sufficient to problem-solve minor issues remotely, review scope refurbishments, and oversee custom builds without requirin
- • Excellent communication skills. Must be comfortable leading calls, managing expectations, delivering updates, and resolving issues professionally at all levels of an organization.
- • Proficiency with project management and office software tools (scheduling, documentation, email, spreadsheets).
- • Strong organizational and time management skills. Must be able to prioritize across multiple active projects in a fast-moving environment.
- • Valid driver's license and ability to travel up to 10% of the time, including occasional overnight trips.
- • PMP or equivalent project management certification.
- • Familiarity with DOT regulations and tractor-trailer transport logistics.
- • Prior experience managing a field service team remotely.
- • Experience coordinating or managing third-party vendors, subcontractors, or logistics partners.
- • Experience with fleet or asset management tracking systems.
- • Background in construction project management or facilities management.
- Work Environment
- • Primarily office-based in Chesapeake, VA. The majority of work is performed from the central office.
- • Up to 10% travel to client sites nationwide for assessments, critical project oversight, or issue resolution.
- • Fast-paced, multi-project environment requiring strong organizational discipline and the ability to shift priorities as needs arise.
- • Occasional extended hours may be required to support active deployments or urgent client needs.
Full description
Job DescriptionJob Description
JOB DESCRIPTION
Operations Project Manager
Job Type: Full-Time | Exempt (Salaried)
Location: Chesapeake, VA 23323 — Office-Based; up to 10% travel to client sites
Reports To: Owner / Director of Operations
Department: Operations
Company Overview
KCI Temporary Kitchens is a leading provider of temporary mobile kitchen solutions with over 17 years of industry experience. Our fully equipped facilities, built into tractor trailers, are deployed to hospitals, correctional institutions, universities, military installations, and disaster response operations nationwide. We support operations ranging from 90 to 9,000 meals per day across facilities from 480 sq. ft. to 15,000+ sq. ft. Our clients trust us to keep their food service operations running without interruption, and our Project Manager is the person who makes that promise a reality.
Position Summary
The Operations Project Manager is a central office leadership role responsible for the planning, coordination, documentation, and oversight of all KCI kitchen deployments from start to finish. This individual serves as the primary operational point of contact for clients throughout every phase of a project, from initial contract through active deployment and final close-out, and is responsible for ensuring every project is executed on time, on budget, and to the client's satisfaction.
This role is built around project management, client communication, vendor coordination, and administrative oversight. The Operations Project Manager does not perform physical labor on job sites but must possess sufficient technical knowledge of HVAC systems and commercial kitchen installations to effectively plan projects, troubleshoot issues remotely, oversee refurbishment and custom build scopes, and direct the field team intelligently.
This is an office-first role. The ideal candidate is highly organized, a strong communicator, and thrives on managing multiple moving projects simultaneously from a central hub.
Core Responsibilities
Project Planning & Documentation
- Own the full project lifecycle from contract execution through deployment close-out, including the creation and maintenance of all project documentation, schedules, scopes of work, deployment plans, and client records.
- Develop detailed project plans for each deployment, outlining timelines, resource assignments, logistics sequencing, and client-specific requirements.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date records for all active and upcoming projects, including contracts, change orders, communications logs, delivery confirmations, and sign-off documentation.