Project Management
from Concept to Completion
Johnson-Lancaster brings decades of experience managing every phase of commercial kitchen construction and renovation. Our disciplined, on-site approach ensures schedule certainty, cost control, and seamless execution across every project.
foodservice kitchen project management
We specialize in commercial kitchen environments where precision, timing, and coordination are critical.
Markets we serve:
- Arenas and stadiums
- Restaurants and multi-unit operators
- K–12 and higher education
- Healthcare facilities
Whether supporting a remodel or new construction, our approach adapts to your operational requirements and project complexity.
Restaurant Equipment Installation Project Management
From Concept to Completion
We deliver structured, accountable project execution supported by integrated technology and real-time visibility.
What we deliver:
- Clearly defined scopes and responsibilities
- Integrated project technology
- Real-time progress and milestone tracking through Microsoft Dataverse
Enterprise Commercial kitchen installation management
We leverage Microsoft Dataverse to provide centralized, real-time project updates across every phase of execution.
This ensures all stakeholders have access to accurate, up-to-date information—improving coordination, decision-making, and accountability.
Key benefits:
- Live project status updates and milestone tracking
- Centralized data accessible across teams and stakeholders
- Improved communication and transparency
- Faster issue identification and resolution
Project Management for National Food Service Chains
Why Johnson-Lancaster
We combine:
- Deep industry expertise
- Hands-on project leadership
- Integrated procurement and installation coordination
- Real-time project visibility through Dataverse
- Proven execution across multi-unit and complex projects
A project management partner focused on delivering projects on time, on budget, and built to perform.
Foodservice Project Management
We deliver turnkey commercial kitchens and foodservice programs — from design coordination and M/E/P sequencing to equipment commissioning and health-department acceptance.
Johnson-Lancaster combines construction discipline with deep foodservice technical expertise. We are the single point of accountability for complex kitchen programs: equipment buy-outs and cutbooks, manufacturer shop-drawing management, M/E/P coordination and sequencing, on-site installation oversight and formal commissioning to validated acceptance criteria. Our SOPs and workflow ensure repeatable, auditable delivery on every project.
custom commercial kitchen fabrication
Foodservice Equipment Coordination & Install — receive, stage, set-in-place, level and secure equipment; coordinate gas, water, waste and service connections with trades to factory tolerances.
Shop Drawings & Fabrication Management — manage manufacturer shop drawings and tailored fabrication (stainless fixtures, pass-thrus, pot racks) to spec to avoid RFIs and site rework.
M/E/P sequencing & base-build integration — ensure HVAC, electrical service, gas and grease systems arrive and are tested on the critical path.
Project Documentation & Handover — as-built drawings, warranties, manufacturer O&M, commissioning reports and punch-list closeout.
Our process — tailored for kitchens
- Discover & Scope — Define menu-driven equipment lists, acceptance criteria and long-lead items during the kickoff. Verify cutbook accuracy and identify utility constraints early.
- Design Validation & Shop Drawings — Collect CAD/Revit and shop drawings, coordinate M/E/P rough-ins, and obtain approvals before fabrication or procurement.
- Procure & Mobilize — Release long-lead items (walk-ins, hoods, racks) with staging and warehousing plans to minimize site conflicts.
- Install, Start-up & Commission — Oversee set-in-place, start-up testing, FPTs and commissioning. Coordinate trades for final tie-ins and witness manufacturer start-ups to confirm performance.
- Closeout & Warranty — Complete final punch lists, deliver training and documentation, and transition the project into warranty support.
Technical capabilities
- Shop drawing control for major manufacturers — verification of clearances, utilities and hood interfaces for Hobart, Vulcan and other major brands.
- Tailored stainless fabrication — custom pass-thrus to FS specs.
- Equipment installation scope — staged delivery management, install team planning, set-in-place, leveling and fastenings; final utility connections by licensed trades while J-L coordinates and witnesses.
