Regional Project Manager – Industrial HVAC/Refrigeration

Software Placement Group, SPG; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Company vehicle

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation and holidays

Life and disability insurance

Job summary

Software Placement Group is seeking a Regional Project Manager to oversee HVAC and refrigeration projects in Fort Wayne, IN. You will ensure on-time delivery, budget adherence, and safety compliance while mentoring team members and pursuing new business opportunities.

The role requires a strong technical background in industrial systems, PM discipline knowledge, and willingness to travel regionally. A bachelor’s degree in engineering or CM is expected.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in project management or construction.
• Bachelor's degree in engineering or construction management.
• 10+ years in construction roles with foreman-level experience.
• Technical knowledge of industrial refrigeration, HVAC systems.
• Familiarity with scheduling and CPM.
• Knowledge of OSHA and EPA requirements.
• Willingness to travel regionally.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safety compliance and customer site safety standards.
• Manage costs and profitability for active contracts and expenses.
• Track time and expenses and assign work to projects.
• Process invoices and provide JIP updates monthly.
• Develop task plans, lead times, and budgets for options.
• Estimate costs for equipment, materials, and labor.
• Present proposed solutions and pursue new opportunities.
• Mentor junior staff and improve PM tools and procedures.
• Support the company values and collaborative culture.

Skills

Project management

Construction

Safety compliance

Budgeting

Vendor relationships

CPM scheduling

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or construction management

Tools

Procore

Microsoft Project

Monday.com

Bluebeam

Job description

Location: Fort Wayne, IN | Schedule: Full-time, on-site with regional travel | Compensation: Salary range based on experience

Overview

A customer-focused industrial services company in Fort Wayne, IN is seeking an experienced Regional Project Manager with 5+ years experience to oversee HVAC and refrigeration projects from planning through completion. This role is critical to ensuring projects are delivered on schedule, within budget, and to a high standard of quality and safety for customers throughout the region.

What you'll do

• Ensure the workforce completes work in compliance with OSHA requirements and customer site-specific safety standards
• Manage service costs and profitability for active contracts and miscellaneous expenses
• Track personal time and expenses, ensuring accurate project assignment
• Process invoices in a timely manner and communicate job-in-progress (JIP) updates to accounting monthly
• Contribute to overall company profitability by acting in the best interest of customers, vendors, and employees
• Develop project task plans, accounting for prerequisite tasks, resources, and lead times to meet customer completion dates
• Project job costs and evaluate profitability against company targets
• Develop resource plans and issue contracts and purchase orders to vendors, suppliers, and subcontractors
• Communicate labor requirements to the superintendent to allow for efficient job planning and sourcing
• Meet with existing customers to identify potential future work opportunities
• Maintain relationships with vendors and suppliers to stay current on industry developments and equipment innovations
• Incorporate customer needs and feedback into detailed solution designs
• Develop preliminary solution designs with assistance from a senior project engineer
• Develop high-level budgets for design options for internal review
• Develop detailed cost estimates covering equipment, materials, labor, and subcontractors
• Use estimating tools to prepare hard quotes, including value-added alternatives when appropriate
• Present proposed solutions to customers and pursue new business opportunities
• Mentor less experienced employees to support their growth and adoption of best practices
• Enhance project management and estimating tools, policies, and procedures
• Support and help further develop the company's core values and collaborative culture

Required qualifications

• 5+ years experience in a related project management or construction role
• Bachelor's degree in a related engineering field or construction management
• 10+ years of excellent performance in a construction-related role, including at least five years at a foreman level
• Technical knowledge of industrial refrigeration, mechanical, and HVAC systems components
• Familiarity with project management disciplines and techniques, including project planning, Gantt charts, and CPM
• Knowledge of OSHA and EPA requirements
• Strong safety mindset and knowledge of safe work practices, including customer-specific safety and maintenance procedures
• Ability to estimate, quote, and sell new business profitably
• Team-oriented approach and collaborative working style
• Willingness to travel occasionally, generally within the region and occasionally outside it; overnight travel is not typical but may occasionally be required

Preferred qualifications

• Technical knowledge of ammonia refrigeration is a plus
• PMP certification is a plus
• Familiarity with software such as Raken, Procore, Monday.com, Microsoft Project, or Bluebeam is nice to have but not required

Compensation and benefits

• Salary range based on experience
• Bonus potential based on company profitability
• Health insurance, fully covered by the company for the employee
• Company vehicle, including insurance, gas, and maintenance/repairs
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid vacation and paid holidays
• Life and disability insurance

Why this role

This position offers the opportunity to lead impactful industrial HVAC and refrigeration projects while mentoring others and contributing to a collaborative, values-driven team culture.