REFRIGERATION PROGRAM PROJECT MANAGER

The Kroger Co. • Cincinnati, OH

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About The Position

The Refrigeration Program Project Manager works cross-functionally to address refrigeration and mechanical issues and implement solutions across the enterprise. The role develops scopes, training materials, specifications, and technical due diligence for project rollouts; leads pilot projects testing new and alternative technologies; and supports, trains, and guides division and regional engineering teams.

The position coordinates and attends new refrigeration system startups, gathers feedback from field installations and design professionals to improve refrigeration designs, and researches innovative technologies and alternative solutions. It also prepares financial analyses and 10-year life-cycle analyses, communicates with construction managers, MEP engineers, vendors, project managers, store planning, and procurement, and assists with Refrigeration and HVAC application conventions. Independent travel of up to 50% is required. The role must demonstrate the company’s values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion, and safety.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Civil, Construction, Electrical, or another engineering discipline.
• 10 or more years of relevant experience.
• Strong critical-thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to prepare basic financial analyses and manage multiple projects.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Technical writing skills.
• Ability to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.

Nice To Haves

• Project Manager experience.
• Refrigeration designer experience.
• Strong mechanical and electrical knowledge.
• Knowledge of HVAC and refrigeration fundamentals.
• High-level understanding of mechanical planning principles, equipment function, in-store work methods, maintenance, construction practices, corporate design objectives, and specific division requirements.

Responsibilities

• Build, manage, and maintain effective teams to accomplish goals.
• Work cross-functionally to develop solutions to refrigeration and mechanical issues.
• Develop scopes and training materials for implementation across the enterprise.
• Coordinate and attend new refrigeration system startups to ensure reliability, consistency, and success.
• Develop and implement pilot projects testing new and alternative technologies.
• Support, train, and guide division and regional engineering teams.
• Develop specifications and scope documents and complete technical due diligence for project rollouts.
• Survey field installations, project managers, design professionals, and installation professionals for feedback to improve refrigeration designs.
• Investigate new and innovative technology.
• Prepare financial analyses, including internal rate of return, net present value, and simple payback, and perform 10-year life-cycle analyses.
• Research and determine alternative solutions for non-routine and challenging assignments.
• Communicate with construction managers, MEP engineers, and vendors to resolve engineering-related issues.
• Research information and technical data to support mechanical design, procurement, and energy departments.
• Manage projects through direct communication with project managers, store planning, and procurement.
• Assist in developing and communicating Refrigeration and HVAC application conventions.
• Travel independently up to 50%.

Benefits

• Healthcare coverage, including medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage, through company plans or collective bargaining agreement plans.
• Flexible scheduling in full- and part-time roles.
• Paid time off, including holiday and sick pay, based on eligibility and length of service.
• Free counseling through the Employee Assistance Program.
• Free, confidential financial tools and coaching with Goldman Sachs Ayco.
• Associate discounts on purchases, including food, travel, and technology.
• Up to $21,000 in tuition reimbursement over the course of a career through the Continuing Education program.
• Training programs and career pathways offering potential for growth.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior