Project Manager​/Owners Rep

Job Purpose

The Construction Owner’s Representative is responsible for daily project coordination, administration of refrigeration and energy installation contracts, and leading internal and external project teams from inception to successful implementation and closeout. This role reports to the Senior Manager of Construction and supports the client’s Construction Project Manager.

• Lead projects for expansions, remodels, and special projects.
• Consult with client key stakeholders to understand scope and coordinate contractor teams to fulfill contract requirements.
• Communicate daily with store team leads to ensure store operations are safe, clean and follow remodel SOPs.
• Lead weekly project meetings and document minutes.
• Analyze and approve contractor payment applications based on progress.
• Create and execute punch lists for incomplete or unacceptable work.
• Develop and update project schedules and phasing plans to assist the client’s Project Manager during preconstruction and construction.
• Maintain project files and records, including schedules, records, and other project information.
• Coordinate with architects, engineers and consultants to provide timely RFI responses and support project needs.
• Administer construction contracts and agreements for refrigeration and energy management systems.
• Provide project updates and maintain communication with stakeholders on plan milestones, issue resolution, and budget variance reconciliation.
• Conduct periodic on‑site inspections to ensure compliance with plans, specifications and regulatory/safety rules, guidelines and scheduling.

• Minimum 3 years of retail or construction experience, or equivalent.
• Degree in Project Management, Engineering or Architecture (preferred).
• Specialized experience in Refrigeration/HVAC and Energy Management (preferred).
• Proficiency with shared workflow technology (Microsoft Office, SharePoint, iCloud) and project management software.
• Thorough knowledge of construction plans and documents.
• Ability to conceptualize, document, present and implement creative solutions.
• Strong problem‑solving skills and ability to drive decisions by collaborating with project teams, stakeholders and management.
• Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain high level of customer trust and confidence.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to travel up to 90% of the time.

• 28 days paid time off (PTO).
• 401(k) with immediate vesting and company match.

CBES is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. The company has a drug‑free workplace policy that is strictly adhered to.