Senior Project Manager

Salary: Based on Experience

Position Type: Direct Hire

Start Date: ASAP

Work Arrangement: On-site

Job Summary

We are looking for a Refrigeration Project Manager to manage refrigeration and HVAC projects from planning through completion. This position will coordinate engineering, installation, service, vendors, subcontractors, and customers while ensuring projects are completed safely, on time, within budget, and according to project requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage refrigeration and HVAC projects from planning through completion.
• Review project estimates, designs, drawings, specifications, and schedules.
• Develop project timelines and coordinate resources to keep projects on schedule and within budget.
• Coordinate with customers, technicians, engineers, subcontractors, vendors, sales, and internal teams.
• Track project progress, materials, equipment, costs, and deliveries.
• Review subcontractor scopes of work and quotes and coordinate contracts.
• Coordinate equipment purchasing and ensure timely delivery of materials and equipment.
• Assist with equipment selection, project design, and engineering activities.
• Resolve technical and field issues to keep projects moving forward.
• Identify and manage project change orders, including pricing and customer communication.
• Monitor project budgets, forecasting, billing, collections, revenue, costs, and margins.
• Maintain project documentation, status reports, and schedules.
• Ensure projects meet quality, safety, inspection, and testing requirements.
• Promote a strong safety culture and ensure compliance with OSHA guidelines.
• Lead, mentor, and support project team members as needed.
• Communicate regularly with customers and management regarding project status and expectations.

Qualifications

• Experience managing refrigeration and/or HVAC projects .
• Strong understanding of industrial refrigeration and general contracting .
• Experience with refrigeration installation and/or service.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, construction documents, scopes of work, and project schedules.
• Understanding of project financials, including revenue, costs, and margins.
• Ability to review and understand financial reports.
• Strong communication and customer relationship skills.
• Ability to lead, mentor, and work effectively with teams.
• Strong problem-solving and organizational skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office.
• Strong commitment to safety, integrity, and ethical business practices.

Physical & Work Requirements

• This is an on-site position and may require travel to project/job sites.
• Ability to sit, stand, walk, climb, balance, bend, kneel, crouch, and work with hands and tools.
• Ability to work on ladders, roofs, and occasionally at elevated locations.
• May work outdoors in temperatures exceeding 100°F during summer.
• Must follow OSHA safety requirements and wear required personal protective equipment (PPE) at job sites.