Construction Project Manager - Commercial Refrigeration

Do you want:

• To be treated as an individual, not a cog in the machine?
• Leadership committed to helping you upskill and advance your career?
• Autonomy and to be trusted to do your job?

This could be the job for you!

Commercial Refrigeration Project Manager

Pay Range: $100,000 – $120,000 DOE + Performance Bonus + Robust Benefits + Vehicle

Location: Atlanta, GA

Travel: Up to 60% (Office Monday, project sites rest of week)

Position Type: Direct Hire

Why consider this Commercial Refrigeration Project Manager position?

• Autonomy to do your job and manage your projects – no micromanagers here!
• Mentor foreman and make a real impact on the next generation.
• Collaborative culture with emotionally intelligent PMs who coach, not dictate.
• Robust benefits package to make you feel valued.
• A stable, growing organization means huge career advancement opportunities.

How you'll spend your time as a Commercial Refrigeration Project Manager:

• Own projects from turnover through closeout.
• Build and manage project schedules – coordinate mobilization, deliveries, and inspections.
• Direct foremen and crews on priorities, sequencing, and field decisions.
• Manage submittals, RFIs, purchase orders, and subcontractor scope letters.
• Track project P&L, including labor, material, equipment, subcontractor spend, and forecast margin.
• Identify and execute change orders – document, price, submit, and close.
• Serve as primary contact for customers, GCs, and stakeholders.
• Train foremen on job sequencing, labor/material management, safety, and margin protection.
• Champion safety culture – ensure OSHA, EPA, and NEC compliance.
• Maintain documentation in the project management system (Projectmates, Procore, or equivalent).

Skills & experience we'd like you to have as a Commercial Refrigeration Project Manager:

• 5+ years of managing commercial mechanical construction projects.
• 3+ years of experience with supermarket or industrial refrigeration installations (DX & CO2 systems).
• Knowledge of multiplex DX and CO2 systems – racks, condensing units, cases, piping, electrical, controls.
• Demonstrated success managing multiple concurrent projects ($250K – $5M+).
• Ability to read, build, and forecast project P&L – cost coding, WIP, change orders, and margin analysis.
• Willingness to train and develop foremen to build strong field leaders.
• Ability to read mechanical/electrical drawings, EMS diagrams, specs, and contract documents.
• Proficiency in MS Office; experience with Projectmates, Procore, or equivalent.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Valid driver's license with a clean driving record.
• Willingness to travel up to 60% across the Southeast US.
• National supermarket program experience (Publix, Kroger, Walmart, Target, Whole Foods, Aldi) preferred.
• Refrigeration foreman, journeyman, or service technician background preferred.
• EPA 608 Universal, OSHA 30, PMP, or CCM certifications are preferred.
• Transcritical CO2 (R-744) installation experience preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, mechanical engineering, or related field preferred.

Sound interesting? We want to talk to you! Apply for this Commercial Refrigeration Project Manager position on this site OR call/text us directly with questions at 970-225-9292.

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