Assistant Project Manager - Industrial Refrigeration

ColonialWebb is seeking an ambitious and driven Assistant Project Manager to manage industrial refrigeration construction projects throughout the Mid-Atlantic region. As Assistant Project Manager, you will provide technical and business support to project management and field leadership, ensuring projects meet design, budget, and quality standards. Additionally, you will gain exposure to industrial refrigeration design, estimating, commissioning, and business development operations.

At ColonialWebb, we have had great success with developing Assistant Project Managers into talented and experienced Project Managers, Estimators, Sales Engineers, and Design Engineers. Don’t miss out on this exciting opportunity to advance your career!

Position Details:

• Entry Level, construction project management
• Location: Norfolk, VA.

What you will do:

• Responsible for providing project level oversight for industrial refrigeration construction projects, including, but not limited to: customer relations, project quality, progress, contract and job cost management, planning and forecasting.
• Act as primary business manager for ColonialWebb Industrial Refrigeration construction projects.
• Primarily responsible for the redemption of equipment, material and subcontractor estimates. Secondarily responsible for labor and other costs.
• Purchasing responsibility for the majority of non-commodity items, as well as the release thereof.
• Responsible for submittal, operations and maintenance and closeout process.
• Negotiation and pricing of all change orders.
• Development of the initial schedule for CW work on the project.
• Responsible for submission of RFIs and review of responses to determine scope impact.
• Interface with engineering and detailing department to providing required detailing information, resolve conflicts, and discuss ideas to increase project profitability.
• Planning and coordinating with Construction Manager on requirements of the projects as they relate to scheduling, sequence, production, and quality.
• Develop and maintain positive relationships with the customer.
• Interpretation of project specification and decision making for choices relating to equipment and materials.

What you will gain!

• Experience in the exciting and fast-paced environment of construction project management.
• Knowledge of industrial refrigeration piping systems and equipment associated with ammonia refrigeration systems for food distribution centers, cold storage, and food processing facilities.
• Understanding of food processing, bottling, baking, warehousing and other industries associated with production, storage, packaging and distribution of food products.
• Knowledge of construction equipment and techniques, drawings, and specifications.
• Knowledge of building materials, engineering standards, and codes.

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering Technology, or similar engineering degree program.
• Willingness to travel 30% of the time (15% overnight travel).
• Interest in business and management principles involved in strategic planning, accounting, cost forecasting, resource allocation, and coordination of people and resources.
• Client management skills; ability to manage customer relationships, perceptions and expectations.
• Production management skills; ability to visualize, plan, and execute to achieve budgeted goals.
• Ability to deal diplomatically with internal and external customers at various levels within an organization—i.e., owners, GC’s, subcontractors, engineers, superintendents, drafters, etc.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency interfacing with technology, including knowledge and experience using Microsoft Excel for cost estimating and engineering functions.
• Capable of maintaining a high energy level to handle a dynamic, fast-paced workload.
• Ability to work independently and with minimal supervision.

What we will offer you

• Competitive salary.
• Vehicle Allowance.
• 401(k) plan with a generous company match.
• Medical, dental, vision, and Rx drug insurance.
• Life and accidental death insurance.
• Short and Long-Term disability insurance.
• Paid holidays, Personal leave, and Bereavement Leave.
• Opportunities for career growth, training, and development.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Employee referral incentives.
• Scholarship program for employees’ children.
• Discounts at major cell phone and auto companies.

Who we are

ColonialWebb (a Comfort Systems USA company) is one of the largest commercial, mechanical, and electrical contractors in the Mid-South, specializing in Construction, Service, Industrial Refrigeration, and Manufacturing. We provide service to customers ranging from small businesses to Fortune 500 companies.

We install, maintain and upgrade mechanical systems for America’s best buildings. We can build, service, or retrofit systems for virtually any type of building – from schools and museums to high-rise office buildings and hospitals – even industrial plants that manufacture everything from potato chips to computer chips. We provide customers with engineering, design, construction, manufacturing, maintenance and repair support in the fields of HVAC, Refrigeration, Plumbing, Process Piping, Building Automation and Controls, Electrical, Green Energy Solutions, and Water Treatment Systems.

How to Apply

Apply online at www.ColonialWebb.com/careers. EOE M/W/Disability/Vets