Project Manager

Description

Burial Beer Co is looking for a skilled and reliable Project Manager to join our Hospitality Department.  You will support retail facility maintenance and construction operations at all of the company’s locations to ensure your coworkers have a safe and well-functioning environment to complete their duties, and the facilities are well cared for to support business operations. 

The ideal candidate has solid experience within commercial building construction and operation, as well as an understanding of the operations of restaurant and hospitality business. This person should also be skilled in understanding design, aesthetics, and construction processes that are common in a hospitality and retail environment.  A heavy focus for safety,  a keen eye for detail, a creative problem solver, excellent troubleshooting skills,  and the ability to communicate effectively using basecamp and other forms of computerized maintenance management systems (“CMMS”) to help track work orders.

About Us

Burial Beer Co. was founded in 2013 by Doug Reiser, Jess Reiser and Tim Gormley and driven by a passion for craft, community and the creative. Burial invests in consistency and integrity of the product we make, the cultural values we embody and the community we live in. Connection runs deep with intention to source ingredients with story and humanity, within the commitment to building relationships in our industry and community and in our support of one another. 

Values We Practice

• CONNECTIVITY - Celebrating the human experience through storytelling, personal relationships, and meaningful collaborations.
• COURAGE - Empowering yourself and those around you to go beyond what you know and boldly innovate with the understanding that failure and discomfort are essential to continued growth
• INCLUSIVITY - Cultivating a safe, supportive and accessible environment of opportunities that honor, respect and uplift individual identities and experiences.
• INTEGRITY - Setting and upholding a standard of quality for the processes we implement, the products we craft, the experiences we create and the values we embody

What You’ll Do

• Critically evaluate each of the company’s retail facilities on a routine basis to assess safety, function and aesthetic needs, collaborating with facility stakeholders and managers 
• Oversee the scoping, scheduling and execution of facility construction projects, working directly with contractors to complete these projects.
• Oversee and organize preventative maintenance services on facility equipment and construction
• Assist in the design of new and refurbished retail facilities with the company’s leadership team. 
• Manage aesthetic guidelines set forth by the company’s leadership team. 
• Establish and maintain clear project plans, timelines, milestones, and deliverables to ensure work progresses efficiently and remains aligned with overall objectives.
• Develop and maintain centralized project documentation, trackers, and workflows to provide visibility into responsibilities, deadlines, dependencies, and project status.
• Assist and collaborate with the Production Maintenance Manager when available and needed 
• Develop and maintain project budgets, forecasts, and expense trackers to ensure accurate and timely visibility into project spend.
• Maintain accurate records of estimates, purchase orders, invoices, commitments, and actual expenses throughout the project lifecycle.
• Provide regular budget reporting and proactively communicate financial risks, changes in scope, and anticipated impacts to stakeholders.
• Support informed decision-making by evaluating cost implications and budget tradeoffs associated with project changes.
• Alert the Executive Team of potential quality or safety concerns when observed
• Alert Hospitality Team of potential aesthetic or brand concerns when observed
• Assist in the planning, setup and execution of Hospitality special events, when needed
• Serve as a liaison for the Brand Team in the execution of major public events
• Read and interpret equipment manuals and work orders in order to perform required maintenance and service when applicable 
• Be willing and able to offer your own variety of skilled work in the maintenance and repair of company assets when necessary to move projects along
• Operate a wide range of tools and equipment and ensure they are maintained in safe working condition at all times
• Assure compliance with appropriate safety practices and procedures
• Purchase tools, equipment and materials; Operate small to medium equipment in the delivery and pickup of supplies
• Utilize Burial’s work order system to keep staff and team updated on work orders and solutions to work orders.
• Utilize Basecamp to communicate with Burial team mates about work-related items and the status of completion. 

What Success Looks Like

Technical

• Building Construction - Sound experience and understanding of building design, construction, materials, and processes. 
• Building Operation Equipment - Sound experience and understanding of the equipment used to operate buildings for commercial purposes. 
• Utilities Equipment - Sound experience and understanding of manufacturing-related plumbing, electrical, refrigeration, and heating systems, efficiencies and operational hazards
• Technology and Systems - Working knowledge in software and tools used to manage the operation of our commercial retail businesses

Leadership

• Mentorship - The ability to offer platform and space for those who work within and beside the team, and offer them resources to obtain the skills needed to provide regular maintenance of their spaces
• Vendor Management - The ability to develop processes to regularly manage the work of vendors operating on the Company’s premises, and to ensure that their work and conduct is compliant with our values and expectations. 
• Time Management + Organization - the ability to manage several projects and pending circumstances simultaneously with correct documentation, and prioritizing important endeavors of company need
• Values-Based Guidance - The internal desire to use values to help drive the way the team makes decisions, allowing self-accountability and reducing micromanaging, and ensuring accountability when values are ignored
• Strict Compliance - The ability to maintain compliance to SOPs and product specifications, when it is necessary to protect company business and brand

Interpersonal

• Relationships with Industry - The ability to foster relationships with construction professionals in the community, building bonds to assist in the execution of your work.
• Communication - The ability to effectively exchange information with leadership, stakeholders and with team members; The ability to communicate change and new information to a diverse workforce of people from all departments
• Inclusivity - The ability to foster a space of inclusivity, and to teach others on the team the same

Requirements

Who We're Looking For

• Valid driver's license and clean driving record
• 21+ years of age
• Ideal candidate has worked for general contractor or similar entity for several years
• Ability to troubleshoot issues as they arise
• Experience with electrical systems, electrical controls, plumbing, kitchen equipment, and HVAC systems.
• Experience in building construction, whether residential or commercial
• Perform basic arithmetic and geometry 
• Special licenses may be required to operate certain vehicles
• Forklift and large equipment experience
• Strong time management and customer service mindset
• Able to work independently and make decisions with confidence when needed.  Possess the ability to prioritize projects/issues as they arise.
• Utilize Basecamp for work order requests and communication throughout the company.
• Assist satellite taproom managers with facility issues as they arise.
• Fabrication and construction experience.
• Have a strong desire to learn or perfect skills especially in the following areas: welding, woodwork, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, janitorial, vehicle maintenance

Physical Requirements

• Ability to walk, drive, and lift and carry heavy items for extended periods of time
• Able to lift 50lbs 
• Repeatedly stand, bend, twist and move for full shift

What We Offer

Health (company subsidized)

Dental + Vision Insurance

Employer Paid Life Insurance

Voluntary Life Insurance

Accidental Injury Insurance

Short-Term Disability

PTO 

Paid Holidays

Paid Sick Leave

Paid Parental Leave (eligible after 1 year of employment)

401k + company match (eligible after 3 months of employment)

YMCA Membership (company subsidized)

Employee Discount Perks

The Details

• Home Base: Asheville, NC
• Reports To: Director of Experiences
• Employment Type: Full-Time, Salaried/Exempt

Employment Inclusion Policy

Burial is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions on the basis of merit. Burial celebrates people from all walks of life and prohibits the unlawful discrimination based on race, color, religious creed, sex, gender identity, marital or veteran status, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information or characteristics (or those of a family member), sexual orientation, pregnancy, or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need. We don’t just accept difference — we celebrate it, we support it, and we thrive on it for the benefit of our employees, our products, and our community.