Project Manager CO2 Specialist

Dover Food Retail•Birmingham, AL

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The AMS Group is proud to be part of Dover Food Retail— a leading manufacturer and provider of innovative solutions that help customers sell more food, more profitably. As a division of DFR, we leverage deep industry expertise, extensive resources, and a powerful network to deliver high-quality commercial refrigeration products and services. When you join our team, you step into a rewarding work environment backed by comprehensive Day 1 benefits , including: Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance – plus 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 Annually Ongoing Education and Training Opportunities Tuition Reimbursement We’re committed to supporting your growth, well-being, and success—right from the start. What the Role Involves: We are seeking a skilled Project Manager with expertise in CO2 Refrigeration system start-up and commissioning. This position will lead and oversee technical aspects of the project which includes start up and commissioning, planning, implementation, and tracking of specific refrigeration installation projects. The Project Manager's focus will include onsite and offsite supervision, technical support, scheduling, project management, financial results, and quality performance objectives.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED
Proven experience in refrigeration system startup and commissioning, particularly in CO2 refrigeration systems.
Ten (10) + years of experience in the refrigeration industry.
Ability to troubleshoot commercial refrigeration equipment and see project to completion.

Nice To Haves

Can adapt to changing construction deadlines, be well-organized, and demonstrate excellent customer service skills.
Knowledge of CO2 refrigeration systems and the ability to read blueprints, schematics, P&IDs, etc.
Strong understanding of parallel rack systems, refrigeration cycles, system design, and installation processes.
Must be able to work cooperatively and effectively with others to set goals, resolve problems, and make decisions that enhance organizational effectiveness.
Positively influence others to achieve results that are in the best interest of the organization.
Must be able to work with large dollar amounts and be able to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent with the ability to draw and interpret bar graphs and tracking documents.
Employee will have access to Company confidential information and must be responsible enough to protect such information.
Must be capable of communicating effectively and expeditiously while maintaining professional conduct with all levels of the organization as well as third parties.
Must have knowledge of refrigeration, project management, workplace safety, customer relations, and accounting processes.

Responsibilities

Create or follow a detailed project execution plan (PEP) that identifies and sequences the activities needed to complete the project.
Meet with customers, contractors, and team leaders to coordinate onsite projects to completion.
Provide technical guidance and troubleshoot on refrigeration systems, ensuring compliance with AMS specification, industrial standards, and best practices.
Prepare and implement a communication plan that meets the clients' reporting requirements and keeps all personnel involved in the project informed.
Determine the resources (time, money, equipment, etc.) and develop/manage a cost budget to meet the estimated margin required to complete the project.
Knowledge of Energy Management Systems (EMS) and controls such as Danfoss, CPC, Carel, and others.
Understand the entire scope of the project of commercial refrigeration installation, start-up, commissioning, and other deliverables.
Develop the project plan for contractors if required.
Review the project schedule with senior management and all other staff that will be affected by the project activities; coordinate revisions as required.
Review the quality of work completed with the project team regularly to ensure that it meets the project standards.
Enhance client relationships through proactive and positive communication, and by recognizing and delivering on client key issues and expectations.
Travel to job sites and document reports for customers and the internal office team. Travel 90-100% of work time.
Maintain ongoing client relationships and recognize future business opportunities.
Stay updated on industry trends and advancements in CO2 and other refrigeration systems.
Enhance department and organization reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests.
Ensuring DFR-AMS and customer safety standards are adhered to onsite.
Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance – plus 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 Annually
Ongoing Education and Training Opportunities
Tuition Reimbursement
wellness programs
health savings account, health care and dependent care flexible spending accounts
company paid short-term disability and long-term disability
company paid employee basic life and AD&D insurance
supplemental employee and dependent life insurance
optional accident, hospital indemnity and critical illness insurance
adoption, surrogacy, and fertility benefits and assistance
commuter benefits
parental, military, jury duty, and bereavement leaves of absence
paid time off, including 11 paid holidays per calendar year, paid sick leave hours annually or as provided under state and local paid sick leave laws, paid time off beginning at 120 hours annually
business travel services
employee discounts
employee assistance program that includes company paid counseling sessions and legal services