Project Manager - Energy Solutions

CoolSys; City of Syracuse, Manchester, Boston (NY, NH, MA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Company car

Medical, Dental, Vision

Paid vacation/holidays

401(K) match

Life insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Employee discounts

Job summary

CoolSys in Syracuse, NY is seeking a Project Manager to lead planning, execution, and successful delivery of HVAC and refrigeration projects. You will coordinate with internal teams, clients, and suppliers to keep work on time and within budget.

The role emphasizes strong organizational skills, clear communication, risk management, and adherence to CoolSys CARES values.

Qualifications

• HVAC background with service or installation experience.
• PM certification is a plus but not required.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.

Responsibilities

• Define 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.
• Prepare project status reports for senior management and stakeholders.
• Maintain accurate project documentation including project plans, timelines, and status reports.

Skills

HVAC background

Project management

Scheduling

Communication

Budgeting

Driver's license

Education

PM Certification

Tools

MS Office

Excel

Email

Job description

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!

We understand that hiring great people is the foundation of everything we do. Our employee benefits packages include:

• 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 discountson 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.

Join Us

Today, there are 27 different companies that make up the CoolSys family of brands. Our valued employees are at the heart of our continued growth and success. We invite you to be part of that growth!

CoolSysis 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 characteristicsare encouraged to apply.

Pre-employment background screening (criminal andMVR 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.