Refrigeration Construction Supervisor Commercial & Industrial

About the role

CoolSys solves the most complex challenges in refrigeration, air conditioning, heating, engineering, and energy management. With over 3,700 associates nationwide, we deliver tailored solutions to help businesses cut costs, improve equipment performance, and reduce emissions. Our services include HVAC and refrigeration equipment sourcing, installation, repair, maintenance, monitoring, and optimization. We also offer engineering design, energy resilience and consumption optimization, asset recycling, and seamless multi-site rollouts across states. CoolSys serves over 45,000 customer locations in industries like retail, food service, commercial, data centers, industrial, and pharmaceuticals.

Responsibilities

Project/Job Responsibilities

• Participates in managing the Installation P/L for a specific geography and oversees and ensures project-level profitability.
• Coordinates and plans Installation projects:
  • Oversees procurement of materials, permits, and supplies;
  • Orchestrates schedule;
  • Forecasts manpower requirements.
• Reports on job status and performance.
• Ensures customer expectations are met and effectively resolves issues and problems.
• Develops and maintains productive relationships with customers, GCs, and subcontractors.

People Responsibilities

• Interviews, selects, hires, and oversees onboarding of Foremen and Installation crews.
• Manages performance and provides training, coaching, and performance feedback to Apprentices, Journeyman, and Foreman.
• Uses metrics to drive accountability and performance.
• Ensures compliance of Installation policies and procedures, including project tracking, safety, time and attendance, etc.
• Ensures use of PPE and the application of safe behavior, including driving, by all employees.
• May oversee 3rd party resources.

Qualifications

Business/Project Management

• High school diploma, GED, or completion of trade program or technical school; college degree is a plus.
• 5+ years of experience in commercial construction or a related industry.
• Knowledge of construction principles and practices, including labor hour estimation, forecasting, and multiple disciplines involved in area of responsibility.
• Proficiency in understanding and managing P&L.
• Proficient in managing multiple assignments, setting and balancing competing priorities with strong organizational skills and ability to multitask.
• Ability to solve problems and apply good judgment.
• Excellent verbal/nonverbal and written communication and presentation skills.
• Strong customer service skills, including an ability to proactively address customer issues and concerns and ability to forge strong working relationships with customers.
• Knowledge of jobsite safety; ability to oversee work activities to ensure safe work practices and safety rule compliance.
• Ability to understand and follow all company policies and procedures and all applicable State and Federal laws.
• Ability to use typical business tools including E-Mail, Word, Excel, Work Order/Dispatch Software, Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software, etc.
• Good driving record.

People Management

• 2+ years of experience as a Foreman or other supervisory position.
• Experience in hiring and managing subcontractors preferred.
• Strong leadership skills, with demonstrated experience managing a diverse and multi-discipline workforce.
• Proficient in coaching, training, developing, and building a team.
• Proficient in managing time, delegating assignments, and following through to ensure good results.

Benefits

• Competitive Compensation: $40–$50 hourly
• Sign-on Bonus up to $7,500
• Ongoing Education & Training: access to state-of-the-art facilities and paid online training
• Comprehensive Benefits: medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage; paid vacation/holidays; 401(k)
• Year-round, diverse work across industries and systems
• Extra Perks: quarterly bonus plan, tuition reimbursement, employee discounts on vehicles, hotels, theme parks, pet insurance, and more