HVAC/Refrigeration Project Manager

Sevan Multi-Site Solutions is seeking an HVAC/Refrigeration Construction Project Manager to lead large-scale mechanical system installation, upgrade, and maintenance programs across retail and grocery environments for national brands. This role involves overseeing multi-site HVAC and refrigeration rollout programs, ensuring delivery aligns with schedule, safety, quality, compliance, and operational continuity.

Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage multi-site HVAC and refrigeration projects, including equipment installation, system retrofits, and maintenance programs within active, operating stores
• Serve as the primary client-facing representative for all mechanical (HVAC/R) project scopes, building strong relationships and ensuring alignment across stakeholders
• Act as the HVAC/Refrigeration subject matter lead, ensuring best practices, system performance, and regulatory compliance across all sites
• Act as the owner’s representative, coordinating between franchisees, general contractors, architects, and vendors
• Monitor project progress to ensure schedule, budget, quality, and safety goals are achieved
• Review construction documents, scopes of work, and contractor proposals
• Manage change orders, budgets, invoicing, and financial reporting
• Lead punch list completion and project closeout
• Provide regular project reporting and proactive risk management

Requirements:

• 5–10 years of construction project management experience, with a strong emphasis on HVAC and/or refrigeration systems
• Proven experience managing HVAC and refrigeration installation, replacement, or maintenance programs
• Experience in retail and/or grocery environments, particularly within active, operating stores
• Experience managing multi-site rollout or program-based construction
• Strong understanding of commercial HVAC systems, refrigeration systems (rack systems, cases, walk-ins), and controls/EMS
• Strong client-facing communication skills with the ability to influence and build trust
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment
• Strong working knowledge of construction management platforms such as Procore, Smartsheet, Buildertrend, or similar