We are seeking Refrigeration Project Manager is a full-time, on-site role based in Chino, CA. This role oversees refrigeration and HVAC projects from planning through completion, coordinating engineering, installation, and service activities to meet scope, schedule, and budget requirements. Day-to-day responsibilities include managing project timelines, tracking materials and equipment, coordinating with technicians and subcontractors, and communicating with customers regarding project status and expectations. The Refrigeration Project Manager reviews drawings and specifications, monitors quality and safety standards, and ensures that inspections and testing are completed and documented. The role also includes resolving field issues, optimizing logistics, and partnering with internal teams to improve project delivery processes.

Essential functions:

Reviews project estimates and preliminary designs to establish time frame/schedule, funding limitations, procedures for accomplishing project, and allotment of available resources to various phases of projectCollaborates with internal and external project stakeholders to outline work plan and to assign duties, responsibilities, and scope of authorityCoordinates activities of project to ensure project progresses on schedule and within prescribed budgetReviews status reports prepared by project personnel and coordinates schedules or plans as requiredCoordinates with project personnel to provide technical advice and to resolve problemsServes as the primary liaison for Sales Team, Project Engineer, Customers, Internal and External Resources, and Management regarding project related itemsIdentifies and addresses safety related items to eliminate accidents on projectsCoordinates and documents quotes and proposals with vendors. Procures equipment for projects and work with vendors and subcontractors to coordinate timely deliveries of equipment.

Obtains, reviews, and approves subcontractor scopes of work and quotes. Works with internal team members to have contracts written and executed.

Identifies opportunities for, provides pricing, and delivers change orders to customersAssists in equipment selection and manages the design and engineering of the project.

Works with management on monthly budget management, project forecasting, project billing and collectionsUnderstands general contracting/industrial refrigeration.

Qualifications and KSAs:

Demonstrates ability to communicate effectively with customers, management, colleagues and other departmentsAbility to lead a Team effectively, including mentoring, training, and retention of talentProficient with Microsoft Office toolsClear understanding of Revenue, Cost, and MarginDemonstrates ability to interpret financial data such as income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow reportsDemonstrates ability to interpret construction documents such as blueprints, scope documents, project schedules, and project tracking formsClear understanding and experience on the installation and/or service of refrigerationBe a champion of safety - must abide by all safety protocol and be an example to others when safety is an issueUnderstands the need for integrity and demonstrates awareness of ethical implications in all situations.

Working Environment/Physical Demands:

The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

In performing the duties of this position, the employee is required to: talk and listen, sit, stand and walk throughout the work day, use of hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop, crouch, kneel or crawl, and must be able to climb and work on ladders, roofs and on occasion in high precarious places.

The employee may be required to travel and work in outdoor conditions where temperatures can exceed 100 degrees Fahrenheit during the summer.

While on jobsites, this person must adhere to OSHA safety guidelines and protocols which means this person may be required to wear personal protective devices such as but not limited to hearing and eye protection.