Project Manager - Energy Solutions

CoolSys - Refrigeration and HVAC Systems; City of Syracuse (NY); On-site; USD 80,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision coverage

401(K) with company match

Company car

Life insurance & AD&D

Short/long-term disability

Tuition reimbursement

Employee discounts

Pet Insurance

ID Theft Protection

Legal Plan

Job summary

CoolSys is seeking a Project Manager to lead planning, execution, and successful delivery of complex refrigeration, HVAC, and engineering projects. You will collaborate with internal teams and clients to monitor progress, manage risks, and ensure on-time, on-budget results.

The role requires HVAC background, strong organizational and communication skills, and experience guiding cross-functional teams through PM methodologies.

Qualifications

• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication abilities.
• Ability to work well in a team environment and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to challenges.
• Basic knowledge of project management principles and methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, etc.) is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist in defining project goals, deliverables, and timelines.
• Create and maintain project schedules, ensuring milestones are met.
• Coordinate project resources and manage day-to-day operational activities.
• Serve as the main point of contact for project-related queries from team members and stakeholders.
• Schedule and facilitate project meetings, document meeting minutes, and follow up on action items.
• Communicate progress and risks to senior management and stakeholders.
• Identify and manage project risks and issues, escalating them when necessary.
• Work with cross-functional teams to find solutions to roadblocks.
• Assist with ensuring project deliverables meet quality standards and requirements.
• Track and report on project progress and performance metrics.
• Maintain accurate project documentation including project plans, timelines, and status reports.
• Prepare project status reports for senior management and stakeholders.
• Provide guidance and support to team members, ensuring project goals and objectives are met.
• Assist in the management of project budgets and resource allocation.

Skills

Organization

Communication

Teamwork

Problem-solving

PM knowledge

Education

HVAC background

PM certification (PMP/CAPM)

Tools

MS Office

Job description

OverviewCoolSys solves the most complex challenges in refrigeration, air conditioning, heating, engineering, and energy management. With over 3,700 associates nationwide, we deliver tailored solutions to help businesses cut costs, improve equipment performance, and reduce emissions.

Overview

CoolSys solves the most complex challenges in refrigeration, air conditioning, heating, engineering, and energy management. With over 3,700 associates nationwide, we deliver tailored solutions to help businesses cut costs, improve equipment performance, and reduce emissions. Our services include HVAC and refrigeration equipment sourcing, installation, repair, maintenance, monitoring, and optimization. We also offer engineering design, energy resilience and consumption optimization, asset recycling, and seamless multi-site rollouts across states. CoolSys serves over 45,000 customer locations in industries like retail, food service, commercial, data centers, industrial, and pharmaceuticals. No wonder Newsweek named CoolSys one of America’s Greatest Workplaces!

• Competitive pay: $80-125k plus company car.
• Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription coverage.
• Paid vacation, holidays, and floating holiday.
• 401(K) with Company match.
• Company sponsored life insurance, as well as optional AD&D, short and long-term disability.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Employee discounts on vehicles, hotels, theme parks, select cell phone bills and so much more.
• Pet Insurance.
• Legal Plan, and ID Theft Protection.

Responsibilities

The Project Manager will support the planning, execution, and successful delivery of projects, ensuring that they are completed on time, within scope, and on budget. The role involves working closely with internal teams, clients, and stakeholders to monitor project progress, manage risks, and ensure effective communication.

• Assist in defining project goals, deliverables, and timelines.
• Create and maintain project schedules, ensuring milestones are met.
• Coordinate project resources and manage day-to-day operational activities.
• Serve as the main point of contact for project-related queries from team members and stakeholders.
• Schedule and facilitate project meetings, document meeting minutes, and follow up on action items.
• Communicate progress and risks to senior management and stakeholders.
• Identify and manage project risks and issues, escalating them when necessary.
• Work with cross-functional teams to find solutions to roadblocks.
• Assist with ensuring project deliverables meet quality standards and requirements.
• Track and report on project progress and performance metrics.
• Maintain accurate project documentation including project plans, timelines, and status reports.
• Prepare project status reports for senior management and stakeholders.
• Provide guidance and support to team members, ensuring project goals and objectives are met.
• Assist in the management of project budgets and resource allocation.
• Embodies the CoolSys CARES culture (Collaboration, Accountability, Respect, Empowerment, Safety).
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education / Training

• HVAC background in either service or installation. Supermarket HVAC and/or refrigeration is a plus.
• Certification in Project Management (e.g., PMP, CAPM, or similar) is a plus but not required.

Work Experience / Skills

• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication abilities.
• Ability to work well in a team environment and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to challenges.
• Basic knowledge of project management principles and methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, etc.) is a plus.
• A valid driver’s license.
• Ability to understand and follow all company policies and procedures and all applicable State and Federal laws.
• Ability to use typical business tools including E-Mail, Word, Excel, etc.

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CoolSys is an EEO/AA Employer. All qualified individuals - Including all ages, colors, disability, ethnicity, family or marital status, gender identity or expression, language, national origin, physical and mental ability, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, veteran status, and other characteristics are encouraged to apply. Pre-employment background screening (criminal and MVR for driving positions) and drug testing arerequiredfor all positions. CoolSys will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with federal law, state law, or local ordinance.