Lead Refrigeration Construction Project Manager

Tiello; Chino (CA); On-site; USD 125,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Disability insurance

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

Tiello is partnering with a leading Refrigeration Contractor in Chino, CA to recruit a Refrigeration Project Manager for their Operations Team. The role drives full-cycle refrigeration installations, coordinating labor, equipment, vendors, budgets, and customer expectations from kickoff to completion.

You will lead cross-functional teams across multiple active sites, ensure safety and profitability, and act as the main customer contact.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of project management experience in refrigeration or related construction.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage multiple active job sites.
• Strong working knowledge of refrigeration system installation and design.
• Proficiency with construction documents, blueprints, submittals, and scheduling tools.
• Financial literacy—budgets, forecasting, margins and cost control.
• High-level communication across teams and with customers and vendors.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and project tracking platforms.
• Comfortable on roofs and in elevated or confined spaces.
• Must hold a valid driver’s license and be authorized to work in the U.S.

Responsibilities

• Lead full-cycle project management for refrigeration installation jobs—tracking timelines and resources.
• Coordinate with clients, engineers, and field personnel to define scope, schedule and budgets.
• Review estimates, designs, and labor plans; adjust to ensure profitability.
• Oversee progress, procurement, subcontractor performance, safety, and deliveries.
• Serve as main contact for customers, subcontractors, sales, and leadership on project details.
• Manage change orders, vendor quotes, and subcontractor agreements.
• Provide monthly updates on forecasting, billing, and collections.
• Support technical troubleshooting and guide field operations when challenges arise.
• Champion jobsite safety and OSHA compliance.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Budgeting

Scheduling

Communication

Field operations

Safety compliance

Tools

Microsoft Office

Project tracking platforms

Job description

Tiello is partnering with a leading Refrigeration Contractor in Chino, CA to recruit a Refrigeration Project Manager for their Operations Team. The role drives full-cycle refrigeration installations, coordinating labor, equipment, vendors, budgets, and customer expectations from kickoff to completion.

You will lead cross-functional teams across multiple active sites, ensure safety and profitability, and act as the main customer contact.