Project Manager, Estimator, Procurement ​/ Purchasing

About South-Town Refrigeration and 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 customized for your industry, your location, and your exact needs.

At South-Town, our employees are more than a team, they're family. We provide opportunities for personal and professional growth, because we know that happy employees create happy customers.

Perseverance / Integrity / Family / Stability / Competency

At SCR, we believe safety isn't just about rules; it's about people. Our culture of safety is the foundation of how we work. From the field to the office, it is a shared responsibility and a priority at every level of our organization.

• Family-like culture where you are known, not a number
• Awesome bosses
• Leaders who work alongside you
• Co-workers become friends
• Generous profit sharing (5-10%)
• Great medical benefits (South-Town pays 90% of employee coverage)
• FREE dental coverage
• Generous paid vacation, holidays, and sick time
• Technology-driven, cutting-edge company
• Strong reputation in the community
• Collaborative, team-oriented environment
• Flexible workplace that supports work-life balance
• Fun, highly anticipated annual Christmas party
• Career growth opportunities

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.

• Assist with bidding and the management of mechanical, 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.
• Assume responsibility for projects upon award and turnover from estimating. Review contract documents, specifications, drawings, schedules, and scope requirements. Develop project execution plans, manpower forecasts, procurement schedules, and project budgets.
• 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.
• Lead, supervise, direct, and delegate appropriate tasks to mechanical construction team.
• 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 mechanical 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.
• Assist Estimating to obtain 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.
• Assist Estimating in preparing 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 RFI's 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-builts, 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…