Project Manager - Cold + Food Storage
JOB_52926811168808Job type
PermanentLocation
ChicagoProfession
ConstructionIndustry
ConstructionPay
$150,000 - $180,000Closing date
31 Jul 2025
Project Managers required for cold + food storage group in the Midwest & South East States
Your new company
Our client is currently seeking to hire several high-performing Project Managers to work on cold & food storage projects in the Midwest & Southwest Regions. This partnership client is a Top 20, Nationally rated ENR Design Build General Contractor headquartered out of Chicago, established for almost 100 years. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a premier builder to lead significant, high-profile cold food storage facility construction projects in these regions. These roles are open to relocators and Traveling Project Managers.
Your new role
- In this critical role, you’ll oversee the planning, design coordination, execution, and closeout of cold storage construction projects—ensuring they meet exacting temperature controls, safety standards, client expectations, and delivery timelines.
- Manage all phases of cold food storage construction projects including pre-construction, scheduling, budgeting, subcontractor coordination, and site logistics
- Collaborate with Architects, Refrigeration Engineers and trades to integrate cold chain infrastructure and temperature-controlled design
- Lead client meetings, manage stakeholder communication, and ensure compliance with food safety and energy efficiency regulations
- Conduct on-site inspections to ensure adherence to specs and timely problem resolution
- Travel fairly extensively to manage multiple project sites across the region
What you'll need to succeed
- Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field
- Minimum 5 years' experience in commercial construction, with at least 2 years in refrigerated or cold food storage projects
- Strong knowledge of refrigeration systems, insulated panel installation, vapor barriers, and energy-efficient build-outs
- Proven track record in managing large-scale, fast-track construction projects while traveling
- Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills
What you'll get in return
- Base salary up to $180k depending on your skill set & experience
- Enrollment in the company bonus plan, based on profitability and project performance
- Potential sign-on bonus
- 3 weeks starting PTO plus 5 sick days, 2 personal days, 7 paid holidays & 2 floating holidays
- Comprehensive medical, dental & vision plans including spouse/children
- 401k + matching %
- Travel policy covering your travel, return home location if required and expenses on-site
What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your resume, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.
Project Manager - Cold + Food StorageJOB_529268111688082025-06-212025-07-31
Talk to Lisa O'Neill, the specialist consultant managing this position
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