Project Manager

Panasonic Corporation of North America; Bridgeton (MO); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) plan with company match

Paid time off

Educational assistance

Wellbeing programs

Job summary

Hussmann Corporation in the U.S. seeks a Project Manager to oversee on-site refrigeration projects for new stores and remodels, coordinating with the Installation Manager to ensure timely completion and high customer satisfaction.

This role leads field personnel, develops cost estimates, reviews plans, and coordinates with subcontractors, while prioritizing safety, quality, and adherence to scope and budget. Based in the St.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in project management or related field.
• Experience with refrigeration or HVAC projects is preferred; understanding of safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Performs building surveys of HVAC/refrigeration equipment and operational costs; validates information with customers.
• Establishes and maintains relationships with subcontractors; prepares RFQs including scope statements, plans, specs, and bonding requirements.
• Performs construction plan review to meet customers’ facility requirements.
• Develops facility-related solutions for customers’ problems.
• Determines project needs and responsibilities to meet design/installation requirements.
• Prepares final proposals and cost estimates including controls, services, materials, and subcontractors.
• Manages on-site field personnel to ensure safety, quality, and timely production.
• Plans and analyzes projects, develops schedules and procedures to achieve objectives.

Skills

Leadership

Customer service

Verbal and written communication

Time management

Microsoft Office proficiency

Team coordination

Problem solving

Ability to work outside regular hours

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant field

High School Diploma with related experience

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Overview

This position works directly with the Installation Manager to ensure timely completion of assigned projects and customer satisfaction. Responsible for the project management of all commercial on-site refrigeration projects for new stores and store remodels.

Responsibilities

• Performs building surveys of HVAC and refrigeration equipment/controls and operational costs; validates preliminary information with customers


• Establishes and maintains relationships with subcontractors; prepares requests for quotation including scope statements, plans, specs, and bonding requirements


• Performs construction plan review or other requirements as determined by project needs, constraints, and responsibilities to meet all customers’ facility requirements


• Provides knowledge and consultation in the form of developing facility-related solutions for customers’ problems


• Determines project needs, constraints, and responsibilities to meet entire building system design/installation requirements


• Prepares, finalizes, reviews preliminary and/or final proposal


• Handles all aspects related to on-site field personnel management to ensure safety, quality, and timely production


• Creates detailed cost estimates consisting of controls, service agreements, materials, mechanical/electrical/other subcontractors, purchased equipment, labor, and other construction-related activities to assist account managers in bidding on or determining project price


• Utilizes plans, specifications, and knowledge of controls/construction industry to analyze project needs


• Responsible for estimating and pricing of controls materials, services and/or equipment to ensure accuracy of quantity, size, configuration, voltage, options, and other variables


• Plans and analyzes assigned projects, develops schedules/project parameters and sets procedures to accomplish project objectives


• Identifies cost-saving opportunities and/or risk factors on various projects


• Clarifies, reconciles, and adjusts information gaps and scope deviations with operations group; resolves major deviations from scope with team after project scope validation


• Maintains quote log consisting of closed, open, and lost orders


• Carries out additional responsibilities as assigned

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree with 0-3 years of relevant project management experience, OR High School Diploma with 5+ years of relevant project management experience and/or training, OR A combination of education, training, and project management experience totaling at least 2 years.


• Working knowledge of basic refrigeration and knowledge of commercial refrigeration and HVAC systems.


• Strong leadership skills and business acumen; ability to manage small and large crews of construction professionals.


• Working knowledge of applicable construction/safety federal, state, and county codes and regulations.


• Ability to maintain highest level of customer service always.


• Ability to successfully manage multiple and competing priorities/tasks in a fast-paced work environment.


• Outstanding verbal and written communication.


• Organizational and time management skills.


• Intermediate-to-advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.


• Must be able to work outside of regular hours.


• Valid driver’s license and safe driving record.


• Travel within region as required


• Experience with refrigeration, electrical, EMS required preferably in supermarkets

Benefits & Perks – What’sInItForYou*

• Health Benefits– Offering medical, dental, vision, prescription plans, plus Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Account options.


• Voluntary Benefits– Life, accident, critical illness, disability, legal, identity theft, and pet insurance.


• Hussmann Retirement Savings & Investment Plan– 401(k) plan with company matching contributions and immediate vesting.


• Paid Time-Off Benefits– Paid time off, stewardship, and parental leave.


• Educational Assistance– Tuition reimbursement for job-related courses after six months of service.


• Health Management and Wellbeing Programs–EAP, virtual health management, chronic condition, and tobacco cessation.

*Available to eligible employees starting the first day of the month following their start date. Eligibility for each benefit may vary based on employment status.

About Hussmann

For over a century, Hussmann Corporation has been a global leader in commercial refrigeration equipment — delivering solutions that meet the demands of the modern food retailing industry. Headquartered in St. Louis, MO, Hussmann offers a diverse range of products and connected solutions designed to enhance operational efficiency, optimize visibility of merchandise, and keep food fresh. With a nationwide network of skilled technicians, Hussmann goes beyond manufacturing — a trusted partner, relentlessly driving customer success.

For more information about Hussmann, please visit www.hussmann.com.

Hussmann is a subsidiary of PanasonicUSA.

Employer Commitment to Diversity

Hussmann is proudly committed to creating an inclusive environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to veteran status, disability, age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, genetics, medical condition, or any other characteristic protected by law.