Refrigeration Project Manager

WR HVAC | MEP is recruiting a Refrigeration Project Manager for an established U.S. manufacturer of commercial and industrial refrigeration systems. The role manages refrigeration projects through engineering, manufacturing, delivery, installation, and start-up, with responsibility for schedules, budgets, coordination, and customer satisfaction.

Responsibilities:

• Manage industrial and complex commercial refrigeration projects from order to completion
• Take ownership of project scope, budgets and schedules
• Coordinate engineering, procurement, manufacturing and service teams
• Act as the main point of contact for customers, contractors and suppliers
• Manage project schedules using MS Project
• Coordinate equipment procurement and manufacturing deadlines
• Review technical specifications, drawings and contract requirements
• Manage customer submittals and approval processes
• Lead project kick-off meetings and progress reviews
• Track project costs, variations and change orders
• Coordinate equipment shipping, installation and start-up
• Resolve technical and commercial project issues
• Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget and to specification

Requirements:

• 3–5+ years' project management experience
• Background in refrigeration, HVAC, mechanical engineering or industrial equipment
• Experience delivering technically complex projects
• Strong understanding of project budgets, schedules and procurement
• Comfortable coordinating engineering and manufacturing teams
• Experience managing customers, contractors and suppliers
• Proficient with MS Project and Microsoft Office
• Strong communication, organisation and problem-solving skills
• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering or related discipline
• PMP / PMI certification advantageous but not essential