What are the responsibilities and job description for the Project Manager Refrigeration position at Essential Construction & Maintenance Services, LLC.?
Essential Construction & Maintenance Services (ECMS) partners with leading food retailers across the United States to execute construction and maintenance projects inside active supermarket and wholesale environments. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Braselton, GA, ECMS is known for delivering fast, safe, and high-quality work in complex retail environments while operating with a strong commitment to its people and values.
The company operates around five core values: Safety, Urgency, Selflessness, Integrity, and Excellence, creating a high-trust environment where employees are challenged, supported, and developed as leaders.
The Opportunity
ECMS is seeking a Project Manager (Refrigeration) to oversee commercial refrigeration construction projects for national retail clients across the United States.
This individual will manage projects from initial scope and bid through execution and closeout, serving as the primary client contact while coordinating subcontractors, schedules, and field operations.This role is ideal for someone who thrives in fast-paced environments with multiple concurrent projects and tight timelines.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage refrigeration construction projects cradle-to-grave
- Oversee 5–7 projects simultaneously across the U.S.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for national accounts
- Coordinate subcontractors and collaborate with on-site superintendents
- Ensure projects are delivered on schedule, within budget, and safely
- Travel to job sites approximately 2 days per week for field oversight
- Strengthen relationships with key clients and support company growth
Ideal Background
- Experience managing commercial refrigeration or cold-storage construction projects
- Familiarity with supermarket or wholesale club environments
- Proven ability to manage $5M annual project portfolios
- Strong coordination skills across subcontractors and field teams
- Experience with scheduling tools such as Smartsheet or Microsoft Project
- OSHA 30 certification (or willingness to obtain)
- Humble, team-oriented leader with a strong work ethic
Compensation & Benefits
- Salary: generous base salary based on experience
- Profit sharing: Historically ~10-20% of salary paid annually
- Vehicle allowance
- 401(k) with 6% match (fully vested)
- 100% company-paid medical, dental, and vision for employees and families
- ~15–16 days PTO plus holidays
- Additional perks including free lunches, Braves tickets, and long-term sabbatical program
Schedule & Travel
- Monday–Friday, typically 8:00am–4:00pm
- Based in Braselton, GA with field time at job sites
- 1–2 nights of travel per week across the eastern U.S.
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