Refrigeration 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

Travel: Up to 3-5 days per month (out of state)

Compensation: $125k- $170k

• 401(k) matching
• Disability insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Tiello is partnering with a leading Refrigeration Contractor on their search for a Refrigeration Project Manager to join their Operations Team in Chino, CA. This is a critical leadership role focused on the successful execution of refrigeration system installations - managing labor, equipment, vendors, budgets, and customer expectations from kickoff through completion.

If you're a hands-on project leader with experience in refrigeration construction, a deep understanding of system installation, and the ability to balance efficiency, safety, and customer satisfaction, this role is designed for you.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead full-cycle project management for refrigeration installation jobs- tracking timelines, coordinating resources, and managing deliverables across multiple teams.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders, clients, engineers, and field personnel to define scope, schedule, and budget for each project.
• Review project estimates, designs, and labor plans; adjust as needed to ensure profitability and successful execution.
• Oversee and track job progress, procurement, subcontractor performance, safety compliance, and equipment deliveries.
• Serve as the main point of contact for customers, subcontractors, sales, and leadership regarding job-specific details.
• Manage change orders, vendor quotes, and subcontractor agreements.
• Provide monthly updates on forecasting, billing, and collections-maintaining visibility into revenue, cost, and margin targets.
• Support technical troubleshooting and help guide field operations when project-related challenges arise.
• Champion jobsite safety and adherence to OSHA guidelines and company protocols.

SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS:

• 5+ years of project management experience in commercial or industrial 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 project scheduling tools.
• Financial literacy - understanding of budgets, forecasting, margins, and cost control.
• High-level communication skills - both internally across teams and externally with customers and vendors.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, Teams) and project tracking platforms.
• Comfortable working in field environments, on roofs, and in elevated or confined spaces.
• Must hold a valid driver’s license and be authorized to work in the U.S.

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR:

• Someone who can speak both “construction” and “customer”
• A solutions-oriented professional who isn’t afraid to get on-site, get their hands dirty, and move a project forward
• A champion for team morale, accountability, and safety

PHYSICAL & ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be able to sit, stand, walk, climb, kneel, or crouch throughout the workday.
• Will occasionally work on ladders, rooftops, and elevated platforms.
• May be exposed to outdoor conditions with high temperatures in summer months.
• Must wear appropriate PPE on job sites and follow OSHA safety protocols.

Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S.

Tiello LLC is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Your Right to Work - In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire.