Construction Project Lead - Refrigeration & Energy Systems

City Building Engineering Services (CBES-US); Bangor (ME); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

City Building Engineering Services (CBES-US) seeks a Construction Owner's Representative to coordinate daily project activities, manage refrigeration and energy installation contracts, and lead cross‑functional teams from inception to closeout.

The role requires 3+ years in retail or construction, knowledge of construction plans, and the ability to travel up to 90%. Proficiency with MS Office, SharePoint, and related project management software is expected; HVAC experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years’ retail or construction experience.
• Specialized experience in refrigeration/HVAC and energy management is a plus.
• Thorough knowledge of construction plans and documents.
• Ability to use shared workflow technology (Microsoft Office, SharePoint, iCloud) and project management software.

Responsibilities

• Lead projects for expansions, remodels, and special projects.
• Consult with client’s stakeholders to understand scope and coordinate contractors.
• Communicate daily with store team lead to ensure safe, clean remodel operations.
• Lead weekly project meetings and report minutes.
• Analyze and approve contractor payment applications based on progress.
• Create and execute punch lists for incomplete work.
• Develop and update project schedules and phasing plans.
• Maintain project files and records.
• Coordinate with architects, engineers, and consultants for timely RFI responses.
• Administer construction contracts for refrigeration and energy management systems.
• Provide project updates and manage milestones, issues, and budgets.
• Conduct on-site inspections to ensure compliance with plans and safety rules.
• Travel up to 90%.

Skills

Project management

Communication skills

Leadership

Problem solving

HVAC knowledge

Education

Project Management, Engineering or Architecture degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

SharePoint

iCloud

Project management software

Job description

Job Purpose

The Construction Owner's Rep is primarily responsible to perform daily project coordination with the project team and administer the refrigeration and energy installation contract. The Construction Owner's Rep leads internal and external project teams from inception to successful implementation and project closeout. The Construction Owner's Rep will work directly for the Sr Manager of Construction with a focus on supporting the clients Construction Project Manager.

Job Purpose

The Construction Owner's Rep is primarily responsible to perform daily project coordination with the project team and administer the refrigeration and energy installation contract. The Construction Owner's Rep leads internal and external project teams from inception to successful implementation and project closeout. The Construction Owner's Rep will work directly for the Sr Manager of Construction with a focus on supporting the clients Construction Project Manager.

Responsibilities

• Lead projects for expansions, remodels, and special projects while open for business
• Consult with client’s key stakeholders to understand project scope of work and coordinate the team of contractors to fulfill the contract requirements.
• Communicate daily with store team lead to ensure the store operations are safe, clean, and following remodel standard operating procedures
• Lead weekly project meetings with the project team and report out in meeting minute format
• Analyze and approve contractor payment application based on progress
• Create and execute punch list for incomplete or unacceptable work
• Develop and update project schedules and phasing plans to assist the client’s Project Manager both during preconstruction and progress construction
• Maintain project files and records to include schedules, record files, and other project information.
• Coordinates with architects, engineers and consultants to provide timely RFI response and support needs for the project
• Administer construction contracts and agreements for refrigeration and energy management systems
• Responsible for providing project updates and maintaining communication with stakeholders to include project plan milestones, issue resolution, budget variance reconciliation.
• Conducts periodic on-site inspections in observations of work during construction to assure compliance with plans and specifications and adherence to, regulatory and safety rules, guidelines and work scheduling.
• Ability to travel up to 90%
  
  

Requirements & Experience

• Minimum of 3 years’ retail or construction experience or equivalent
• Project Management, Engineering or Architecture degree a plus
• Specialized experience in Refrigeration/HVAC and Energy Management a plus.
• Ability to use shared workflow technology (Microsoft Office, SharePoint and iCloud) as well as project management software
• Thorough knowledge and understanding of construction plans and documents.
• Ability to conceptualize, document, present and implement creative solutions
• Ability to seek out information, clarity, drive decisions by working through issues with project team, stakeholders and management
• Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain a high level of customer trust and confidence in department
• Demonstrated ability with written and oral communication skills.
  
  

About Cbes

City Building Engineering Services (CBES) is a leading integrated professional services firm supporting technical requirements and sustainable solutions for the retail and related industries. Utilizing our vast array of in-house resources, CBES experts tackle the most challenging projects from inception to completion, including project design, engineering, construction and commissioning. Our integrated team provides unique value serving our clients and our climate.

WHY SHOULD YOU WORK AT CBES?

CBES is part of a global network of leading professional services, infrastructure management, and data-driven sustainability solutions firms for starters. We offer a generous benefits package that includes 28 days of PTO along with a 401(k) with immediate vesting and company match.

We don’t just hire anyone at CBES; we’re looking for team members with a deep sense of responsibility, an ability to collaborate, a desire to learn and grow, a willingness to always lend a helping hand.

When you join CBES, you’re committing to making a difference. We make a commitment to you too – helping you embark on a career with purpose! Whether through our world-classes training or our Leadership Development framework – CBES cares passionately about the people we hire and ensures that growth is always on the horizon.

Wondering if this is the place for you to take the next step in your career? If you put clients first, care passionately about what you do and are committed to working on a team that respects each other, this is the place for you!

So, if you’re ready to get started, let’s go!

CBES is An Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer. The Company has a Drug-Free Workplace Policy in effect that is strictly adhered to.