Construction Manager

Job Details

Job Location:

RC&S - JEFFERSON, SD 57038

Position Type:
Full Time

Salary Range: $75,000.00 - $95,000.00 Salary/year

Travel Percentage:
Up to 25%

Job Shift: Day

About RC&S LLC

RC&S is an industrial refrigeration company and is a part of IR PROS and has been in business for over 24 years. RC&S focuses on Industrial Refrigeration, Air Balance/Quality, Service, upgrading, replacing old systems, and installing new systems. RC&S has a corporate office location in Jefferson, South Dakota, this is not a Remote position, must be willing to relocate if not near Jefferson SD.

Office time will be critical for a successful partnership with all internal parties.

RC&S LLC / Industrial Refrigeration Pros is seeking an experienced Construction Manager to oversee the planning, coordination, and execution of refrigeration system installation projects. This role is responsible for managing construction projects from start to finish, ensuring work is completed safely, on time, within budget, and according to project specifications.

Each Crew Supervisor reports directly to Construction Manager. All operational, safety, time off requests of supervisors, and crew members is the responsibility of the Manager.

The ideal candidate will have strong leadership skills, project management experience, organization, and a willingness to learn, if not already understanding industrial refrigeration systems. This person will be the liaison between plant personnel, Project Management, Project Engineers, Draftsman, HR, Safety, Accounting, and Payroll.

• Collaborate with clients, engineers, and internal teams to understand project requirements, develop project plans, establish timelines, and support project budgets.
• Travel to conduct site visits and assessments to gather project details and ensure proper planning. Recurring site visits will be required throughout project.
• Coordinate labor, rental equipment, consumables, and subcontractors; schedule crews, manage workflow, and ensure teams are following project specifications, timelines, and safety requirements daily.
• Assist with developing and monitoring project budgets, tracking expenses, reviewing purchase orders, and helping control project costs throughout the construction process.
• Implement and maintain quality control procedures to ensure systems are installed correctly and meet company, customer, and industry standards; conduct regular inspections on jobsite visits and address any issues that arise.
• Work with IR PROS Safety team to ensure all work is performed in compliance with safety regulations, company policies, and industry best practices; promote a strong culture of safety, conduct or participate in safety meetings, and prepare incident reports.
• Maintain open communication with crews and supervisors, vendors, clients, and subcontractors to maintain flow and timely project completion; communicate project updates and resolve issues.
• Maintain accurate project documentation, including progress reports, change orders, schedules, job notes, safe work plans, lift plans, and any other required info; provide regular updates to internal and leadership stakeholders.
• Build and maintain positive client relationships by providing professional communication, on site presence, addressing concerns, answering questions, and ensuring expectations are met.

• Experience managing construction projects, or a related field.
• Willingness to learn if not containing knowledge of refrigeration systems and installation processes.
• Experience in job-site coordination, overseeing, managing Supervisors, crews, and construction safety.
• Experience with Mechanical systems is preferred but not required.
• Ability to manage crews, schedules, materials, vendors, and project timelines.
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong commitment to safety, quality, and customer service.
• Ability to travel to job sites as needed.

We are looking for a hands‑on leader who can lead and train field employees, take ownership of projects, support field teams, communicate effectively with all parties, and have a passion to succeed. We want someone driven towards successful project completion. The right candidate will be organized, dependable, safety‑focused, and comfortable managing multiple jobs in a fast‑paced construction environment.

RC&S LLC / Industrial Refrigeration Pros is proud to support industrial refrigeration customers with quality service, safe project execution, and dependable field leadership.