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

The opportunity to join an employee-owned company committed to building complex and high-performing structures that serve communities nationwide and take the lead in delivering state-of-the-art cold food storage environments that keep supply chains safe and sustainable.

• 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

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