Refrigeration Project Manager

Place Services, Inc.; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading commercial construction company is seeking a Project Manager for its Refrigeration Division in Knoxville, TN. The ideal candidate will manage supermarket refrigeration projects, ensuring they are completed on time and within budget. This role requires excellent planning, communication, and leadership skills, with a strong focus on quality and safety compliance. The company offers competitive salary, bonuses, and comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and retirement plans.

Benefits

Medical Plan

Vision Plan

401(k) Program and Company Match

Paid Time Off

Short Term Disability

Life Insurance

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience managing refrigeration construction projects.
• Strong understanding of construction processes, materials, and techniques.

Responsibilities

• Develop comprehensive project plans, including timelines and budget management.
• Oversee daily field operations and conduct site inspections.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, providing regular updates.

Skills

Project Management

Communication

Leadership

Organizational Skills

Attention to Detail

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Project Management Software

Job description

We have an immediate need for a Project Manager in our Refrigeration Division to oversee our supermarket refrigeration projects. This position will be based out of Knoxville, TN (remote possibility).

The ideal candidate will have extensive field experience and a proven track record of successfully managing similar projects. This role requires excellent planning, scheduling, and management skills to ensure that all projects are completed on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.

Who We Are:

Place Services Inc. is a leading commercial construction company with our headquarters based in Canton, Georgia. Since 2006 we have grown largely due to how we view and treat our customers. We also provide our employees with a culture that allows for growth and the opportunity to learn more about construction in the local and nationwide markets.

We offer our employees a competitive base salary with bonus potential, as well as medical, dental, vision, life and accident insurance. Place Services Inc. contributes to your 401K upon your eligibility to participate in the program and offers a generous PTO program along with paid holidays.

Growing from a team of 4 at inception to over 800 strong today, we assist our clients by providing them with construction excellence in service and product in every front available and needed. Our depth of client’s expertise ranges from the grocery industry to big box retail as well as both state and Federal government projects in military and healthcare.

What You’ll Do:

Project Planning and Scheduling

• Develop comprehensive project plans, including timelines, resource allocation, and budget management.
• Coordinate with clients, suppliers, and subcontractors to establish project requirements and timelines.
• Adjust schedules as needed to accommodate changes in project scope or unforeseen delays.

Field Management

• Oversee daily field operations to ensure work is progressing according to plan.
• Conduct site inspections to monitor quality, safety, and compliance with project specifications.
• Address any issues or concerns promptly to minimize disruptions and delays.
• Lead and manage a team of field workers, providing clear instructions and guidance.
• Foster a collaborative and productive work environment.
• Conduct regular team meetings to review progress, address challenges, and plan for upcoming tasks.

Quality Control

• Ensure all work meets or exceeds industry standards and client expectations.
• Implement and enforce quality control procedures and best practices.
• Conduct final inspections and ensure any deficiencies are corrected before project completion.

Client Communication

• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, providing regular updates on project status.
• Address client concerns and requests promptly and professionally.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships to encourage repeat business and referrals.

Budget Management

• Monitor project budgets and control costs to ensure profitability.
• Approve expenditures and manage financial resources efficiently.
• Prepare and submit regular budget reports to senior management.

Safety Compliance

• Enforce safety protocols and ensure all team members adhere to safety regulations.
• Conduct safety meetings and trainings to promote a culture of safety on site.
• Respond to and investigate any safety incidents, implementing corrective actions as needed.

Who You Are:

• Excellent with Details - able to catch small errors and consistently produce work with nearly 100% accuracy; focus on quality.
• Team Player - we over me mentality; considers how actions will impact the whole group.
• Effective Communicator - strong in both verbal and written modes; displays professionalism in all circumstances to represent the company well.
• Flexible - understands the shifting business priorities and pivots easily to change.
• Continuous Improvement - displays a personal desire to learn and grow; contributes new ideas to the company for improvement.

What You Bring:

• Minimum of 5 years of experience managing refrigeration construction projects
• Strong understanding of construction processes, materials, and techniques
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, specifications, and contracts.
• Proficient in project management software and tools.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Effective communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Knowledge of safety regulations and best practices.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.

As an EEO employer, Place Services, Inc. is committed to providing all applicants and employees with equal access to employment opportunities, regardless of sex, race, age, color, national origin, disability, pregnancy, religion, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

Place Services understands that it is our people who make us successful. This philosophy has enabled us to attract and retain a staff of talented and inspired individuals. As a part of our commitment to the team, we offer benefits which provide you the opportunity to design a program to suit your personal and family needs.

Health & Wellness Programs

• Medical Plan
• Vision Plan
• Health Savings Account Option
• Short Term Disability
• Dedicated Benefits Service Representative
• Life Insurance
• One Life Fitness Membership Program

Savings and Retirement Program

• 401 (k) Program and Company Match

Place Services, Inc. Time-Off Program

• Seven Holidays
• Paid Time Off

Additional Place Services, Inc. Employee Programs

• Recognition of service
• Professional Development
• Continuing Education

A PLACE for Veterans

We have a strong community of veterans across the organization

At Place Services, we honor the service of our veterans – and we understand how that service translates to a successful career outside the armed forces. Your discipline, strategic thinking, and commitment to excellence make you an extraordinary candidate for a career at Place Services. We know this firsthand; as we have a strong community of veterans across the organization leading Place Services into premier performance.

As anEEOemployer, Place Services, Inc. is committed to providing all applicants and employees with equal access to employment opportunities, regardless of sex, race, age, color, national origin, disability, pregnancy, religion, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

... Place Services, Inc. gave me the opportunity to travel, grow professionally

“Place Services, Inc. gave me the opportunity to travel, grow professionally. I am proud to work with the Place Brothers, they are honest and hard workers.”

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Main Office:

[phone]
201 Gateway Dr
Canton GA 30115