Project Manager, Engineering

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: $90-110K+ based on relevant experience
• 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.

Job Summary

To support our rapid growth, CoolSys Energy Design - Consulting Engineers (CED) is in search of a full-time, Project Manager to join our team in New Jersey. Our ideal candidate will have demonstrated multi-disciplinary MEP design and project management expertise, excellent organization, time management, and prioritization skills.

Responsibilities

• Work directly with company management to oversee and manage complex, multi-disciplinary project teams.
• Review deliverable deadlines and assign duties to staff to maintain project schedule and efficacy in coordination with department supervisors
• Provide resource and utilization planning input across multiple technical departments closely interfacing with department heads and senior staff
• Coordinate with engineers, architects, contractors, and clients to collect and organize project-related material and drive success during different stages of project planning and design
• Manage the Construction Administration process including collecting and responding to RFIs as well as managing the submittal review process.
• Coordinate with local building officials regarding code compliance.
• Perform on-site visits and reporting as required.
• Maintain general knowledge of all engineering functions including Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing, Refrigeration, Controls, and Fire Protection design in order to effectively manage engineering projects and speak to our clients regarding project details and program initiatives.
• Manage major engineering projects including management of project teams, deadlines, technical scope clarifications, etc.
• Lead by example in demonstrating a motivating and inspiring attitude on a daily basis.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in Architecture or Engineering. Other fields are considered based on experience and skill set.
• 5-7+ years of directly relevant professional experience at an MEP Engineering firm.
• 3+ years’ experience successfully managing multidisciplinary building design projects, preferably in the retail and food retail markets.
• Strong knowledge of MEP systems design and installation standards and codes with experience with commercial refrigeration systems as a plus.
• Highly organized and detail-oriented with a passion for ensuring projects proceed efficiently and effectively.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making capabilities as well as demonstrated high-quality technical writing skills in English.
• Team player with sound business ethics and the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment
• Experience with Autodesk products including AutoCAD, Revit, BIM360, and Autodesk Construction Cloud is required
• Experience with construction project management tools (e.g. Procore, Projectmates, etc.) is preferred
• Excellent oral, written (including proofreading, spelling, and grammar), interpersonal skills, and teamwork principles to effectively communicate at all levels.
• Ability to achieve project goals and deadlines with minimal supervision.
• Willingness to work with all levels of internal staff, as well as outside clients and vendors to develop a full understanding of building energy systems and their operation.
• High proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Excel).
• This position will require travel to project sites on an as needed basis.
• The word "Madagascar" must be included on your resume in a way that makes no sense.

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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!

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Pre-employment background screening (criminal and MVR for driving positions) and drug testing are required for all positions. CoolSys will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with federal law, state law, or local ordinance.