Project Manager - Mechanical

South-Town Refrigeration & Mechanical is the Midwest's premier commercial refrigeration and mechanical service contractor. Family-owned and operated since 1954, we provide customers in the Twin Cities and beyond with world-class service and equipment. Everything we do is customised for your industry, your location, and your exact needs.

A family-run business with family values, South-Town prides itself on being one of the best places to work in the Midwest. That means our employees stay – some have been with us since the late 1970s and early 1980s, and it's not unusual for staff to refer family members and friends to the team.

The South‑Town refrigeration construction Project Manager oversees projects from planning and design through installation and commissioning, ensuring timely and budget‑conscious completion of refrigeration projects in the commercial industry.

Perseverance / Integrity / Family / Stability / Competency

• Assist with bidding and the management of mechanical, refrigeration, piping, plumbing, and electrical systems throughout the pre‑contract phase. This includes conducting job‑site surveys, performing load calculations, developing system designs, selecting equipment, preparing and professionally presenting sales proposals, and securing orders.
• Act as liaison between South‑Town and the customer regarding all communications, both verbal and written. This shall include periodic visits to customers, handling complaints, and assisting in collection of payments when necessary.
• The Project Manager is responsible for actively pursuing and managing all assigned leads from initial contact through resolution.
• Manage, lead, supervise, direct, and delegate appropriate tasks to both Refrigeration and Mechanical Assistant Project Managers.
• Negotiate pricing with our partners for equipment and materials needed on projects.
• Attend sales meetings, conventions, trade fairs, and engineering society activities on an as needed basis.
• Assist the estimating department with estimating piping construction jobs as needed.
• Maintain project plans, budgets, and accurate project documents.
• Develop project schedules, plan materials, and purchase orders, ensuring work is within project scope.
• Responsible for obtaining subcontractor estimates and bids, performing project buyouts, and managing subcontractors' progress against budget.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, engineers, contractors, suppliers, and internal teams, facilitating effective communication.
• Identify potential risks and implement strategies to mitigate them, while managing project change orders effectively.
• Prepare scopes of work for subcontractors on upcoming bids.
• Assist in resolving problems which may arise during construction projects.
• Review plans and specifications for completeness and prepare RFIs for additional information required.
• Monitor cost on projects for variances to the estimate and for use in preparation of bids on future projects.
• Stay abreast of current technology and construction methods to continually improve production and quality.
• Manage close‑out documents:
  As‑built, warranty letters, start‑up reports, balance reports, O&M’s.
• Support Construction Field Manager to ensure all field employees adherence to our health and safety standards and policies.
• Work with project construction team to conduct post‑project evaluations to identify lessons learned and improve future projects.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Current, valid driver's license.
• Minimum 3 years of relevant experience in mechanical (HVAC/R) project management.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and other business software; able to quickly learn and adapt to new digital tools and systems.
• Excellent organizational, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Collaborative team player.
• Customer service orientated.
• Demonstrated leadership skills, including the ability to guide, motivate, and hold teams accountable while fostering a positive, respectful, and results‑driven work environment.
• Ability to solve problems and offer viable solutions to clients.
• Experienced in conflict resolution, able to address…