CO2 Project Manager Specialist

Hillphoenix; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Disability Insurance

Paid Vacation

Paid Sick Leave

401(k) Match

FSA/HSA

Holidays 11

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

The AMS Group, as part of Dover Food Retail, seeks a Project Manager specializing in CO2 refrigeration startup and commissioning. You will lead technical aspects from planning through execution, coordinating with customers, contractors, and internal teams to deliver projects on time and within scope.

Responsibilities include developing PEPs, managing budgets, and ensuring adherence to safety and quality standards across on-site and off-site activities.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• 10+ years of experience in refrigeration industry.
• Experience in startup and commissioning of CO2 refrigeration systems.

Responsibilities

• Create or follow a detailed project execution plan (PEP) and sequence activities.
• Meet with customers, contractors, and teams to coordinate onsite projects to completion.
• Provide technical guidance and troubleshoot refrigeration systems, ensuring compliance with AMS specs and standards.
• Develop and manage a cost budget to meet projected margins.
• Travel to job sites; 90-100% travel.
• Review project schedules and ensure quality standards are met.

Skills

Project management

CO2 refrigeration

Reading blueprints

Troubleshooting refrigeration systems

Customer communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

EMS

Danfoss controllers

Copeland controls

Job description

The AMS Group is proud to be part of Dover Food Retail - a leading manufacturer and provider of innovative solutions that help customers sell more food, more profitably. As a division of DFR, we leverage deep industry expertise, extensive resources, and a powerful network to deliver high-quality commercial refrigeration products and services.

Day 1 benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance - plus Prescription Drug Coverage
• Paid Short- and Long-Term Disability, Paid Vacation, and Paid Sick Leave
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Match
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Health Savings Accounts (HSA)
• 11 Paid Holidays Annually
• Ongoing Education and Training Opportunities
• Tuition Reimbursement

We're committed to supporting your growth, well-being, and success—right from the start.

What The Role Involves

We are seeking a skilled Project Manager with expertise in CO2 Refrigeration system start-up and commissioning. This position will lead and oversee technical aspects of the project which include start up and commissioning, planning, implementation, and tracking of specific refrigeration installation projects. The Project Manager's focus will include onsite and offsite supervision, technical support, scheduling, project management, financial results, and quality performance objectives. Key responsibilities include:

• Create or follow a detailed project execution plan (PEP) that identifies and sequences the activities needed to complete the project.
• Meet with customers, contractors, and team leaders to coordinate onsite projects to completion.
• Provide technical guidance and troubleshoot on refrigeration systems, ensuring compliance with AMS specifications, industrial standards, and best practices.
• Prepare and implement a communication plan that meets the clients' reporting requirements and keeps all personnel involved in the project informed.
• Determine the resources (time, money, equipment, etc.) and develop/manage a cost budget to meet the estimated margin required to complete the project.
• Knowledge of Energy Management Systems (EMS) and controls such as Danfoss, CPC, Carel, and others.
• Understand the entire scope of the project of commercial refrigeration installation, start-up, commissioning, and other deliverables.
• Develop the project plan for contractors if required.
• Review the project schedule with senior management and all other staff that will be affected by the project activities; coordinate revisions as required.
• Review the quality of work completed with the project team regularly to ensure that it meets the project standards.
• Enhance client relationships through proactive and positive communication, and by recognizing and delivering client key issues and expectations.
• Travel to job sites and document reports for customers and the internal office team. Travel 90-100% of work time.
• Maintain ongoing client relationships and recognize future business opportunities.
• Stay updated on industry trends and advancements in CO2 and other refrigeration systems.
• Enhance department and organization reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests.
• Ensuring DFR-AMS and customer safety standards are adhered to onsite.
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Basic Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED
• Proven experience in refrigeration system startup and commissioning, particularly in CO2 refrigeration systems.
• Ten (10) + years of experience in the refrigeration industry.
• Ability to troubleshoot commercial refrigeration equipment and see project to completion.

The Ideal Candidate

Can adapt to changing construction deadlines, be well-organized, and demonstrate excellent customer service skills. Knowledge of CO2 refrigeration systems and the ability to read blueprints, schematics, P&IDs, etc.

• Strong understanding of parallel rack systems, refrigeration cycles, system design, and installation processes. Need to know EMS, Danfoss controller, Copeland controls
• Must be able to work cooperatively and effectively with others to set goals, resolve problems, and make decisions that enhance organizational effectiveness.
• Positively influence others to achieve results that are in the best interest of the organization.
• Must be able to work with large dollar amounts and be able to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent with the ability to draw and interpret bar graphs and tracking documents.
• Employees will have access to Company confidential information and must be responsible enough to protect such information.
• Must be capable of communicating effectively and expeditiously while maintaining professional conduct with all levels of the organization as well as third parties.
• Must have knowledge of refrigeration, project management, workplace safety, customer relations, and accounting processes.

Work Environment

• While on jobsites, this person must adhere to company and OSHA safety guidelines and protocols. May be required to wear personal protective equipment.