CO2 Project Manager Specialist

Description

The company makes display cases, specialty products, refrigeration systems, power systems and related services for food retail, including glass doors and intelligent merchandising technology. It is part of the Refrigeration and Food Equipment segment of the company (NYSE: DOV), a diversified global manufacturer with annual revenues above $7 billion.

The team is a division that supplies high-quality commercial refrigeration products and services to help grocers sell more food at better margins.

The role leads CO2 refrigeration installation projects from planning through start-up and commissioning, with responsibility for onsite and offsite supervision, technical support, scheduling, financial results and quality.

Responsibilities

• Build or follow a detailed project execution plan that sequences every activity needed to finish the project.
• Meet customers, contractors and team leads to bring onsite projects to completion.
• Give technical guidance and troubleshoot refrigeration systems so they meet AMS specifications, industrial standards and best practice.
• Create and run a communication plan that meets client reporting needs and keeps everyone on the project informed.
• Work out the resources needed (time, money, equipment and so on) and build and manage a cost budget that hits the required margin.
• Understand energy management systems (EMS) and controls from makers such as Danfoss, CPC and Carel, among others.
• Own the full scope of a commercial refrigeration installation, including start-up, commissioning and other deliverables.
• Write the project plan for contractors when needed.
• Review the schedule with senior management and everyone affected by the work, and make revisions as required.
• Check the quality of completed work with the project team on a regular basis against project standards.
• Strengthen client relationships by communicating proactively and positively and by identifying and meeting their key issues and expectations.
• Travel to job sites and write reports for customers and the internal office team. Expect to travel 90-100% of work time.
• Keep client relationships active and spot future business opportunities.
• Track trends and developments in CO2 and other refrigeration systems.
• Take ownership of new and unfamiliar requests to strengthen the department's and the company's reputation.
• Make sure DFR-AMS and customer safety standards are followed onsite.
• Handle other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Proven experience starting up and commissioning refrigeration systems, especially CO2 systems.
• More than 10 years of experience in the refrigeration industry.
• Ability to troubleshoot commercial refrigeration equipment and carry a project through to completion.
• Ability to adjust to changing construction deadlines, stay organized and deliver strong customer service.
• Knowledge of CO2 systems and the ability to read blueprints, schematics, P&IDs and similar drawings.
• Solid understanding of parallel rack systems, refrigeration cycles, system design and installation processes.
• Working knowledge of EMS, Danfoss controllers and Copeland controls.
• Ability to work well with others to set goals, solve problems and make decisions that improve organizational effectiveness, and to influence others toward results that serve the organization.
• Comfort handling large dollar amounts and doing arithmetic with whole numbers, common fractions and decimals across all units of measure, including rates, ratios, percentages, bar graphs and tracking documents.
• Discretion with confidential company information.
• Communicate clearly and quickly with people at every level of the organization and with third parties, while keeping a professional manner.
• Working knowledge of refrigeration, project management, workplace safety, customer relations and accounting processes.

Conditions

Work is onsite at job sites, where you must follow company and OSHA safety rules and protocols and may be required to wear personal protective equipment.

This role is eligible for a discretionary bonus and commissions, both based on performance metrics and other criteria set out in the applicable plans.

Pay is set using job-related, non-discriminatory factors such as responsibilities, experience, education and training, location and key skills.

This description covers the general nature and level of the work and is not an exhaustive list of duties. It does not create an employment contract and may change at the company's discretion.

Be alert to recruitment fraud: the company never asks for payment or personal information outside its official hiring process. Verify any invitation through the company's careers website.

Benefits

• Day 1 medical, dental and vision insurance, including prescription drug coverage.
• Paid short- and long-term disability, paid vacation and paid sick leave.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match.
• Flexible spending accounts (FSA) and health savings accounts (HSA).
• 11 paid holidays a year.
• Ongoing education and training, plus tuition reimbursement.