HVAC/Refrigeration Project Manager (Retail/Grocery Construction)

Job Description

Job Description

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 is part of Sevan’s program management team and serves as an extension of the owner’s organization, driving execution of HVAC and refrigeration scopes across multiple active project sites.

This position is ideal for a client-facing Project Manager with deep experience managing HVAC and refrigeration systems in operating retail or grocery environments, where maintaining store operations, food safety, and system uptime while executing construction is critical.

The Project Manager will oversee multi-site HVAC and refrigeration rollout programs, including system replacements, retrofits, controls upgrades, and ongoing maintenance coordination, ensuring delivery aligns with schedule, safety, quality, compliance, and operational continuity.

Location: Remote
Travel: 25%

Key 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

Qualifications:

• 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 (required)
• 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.

About Sevan

Sevan Multi-Site Solutions is a veteran-owned business that provides construction, program management, real estate & site development, and architecture & engineering services for restaurant, grocery, fuel and convenience store, retail, and government sectors nationwide. We work with leading brands like McDonald’s, Starbucks, Sprouts, and BP, to name a few. At Sevan, we provide the talent, technology, and trusted expertise needed to consistently deliver excellence in multi-site construction.

Sevan is nationally recognized for workplace culture, industry leadership, and safety. Recent honors include 12 consecutive years as a Great Place to Work®, placement on ENR's national Program and Construction Management rankings, recognition as one of America's Safest Companies for 2025, and the 2025 Platinum HIRE Vets Medallion Award.

Why Join Sevan?

At Sevan, we believe in creating a supportive and dynamic environment where your contributions truly matter. Here’s what you can expect as part of our team:

• Live Our Values: Join a company that values integrity, respect, teamwork, excellence, and charity. These principles are at the heart of everything we do.
• Champion Key Initiatives: Play a vital role in driving Sevan-wide initiatives like Safety and Sustainability, ensuring positive impacts for our people and the planet.
• Inspire and Lead: Help us bring our vision to life by embracing our commitment to Service, Talent, and Choices—you’ll have a voice in shaping the future.
• Set the Standard: Be a role model for professional behavior, fostering a workplace culture that motivates and inspires others.
• Grow With Us: Take charge of your personal and professional growth through hands-on experience, engaging training programs, and opportunities to mentor interns and co-ops.
• Support Development of Top Brands: Opportunity to work behind the scenes supporting efforts for industry leaders like McDonald’s, Starbucks, and 7-Eleven.

Pay & Benefits: The anticipated compensation range for the position is $100,000 - $115,000, is based on a full-time schedule, market and business conditions, and is commensurate on individual education, qualifications, and experience. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurances, flexible paid time off, paid holidays, sick time, and a matching 401K plan.

Sevan Multi-Site Solutions, Inc. is proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, marital status, genetics, disability, pregnancy, veteran status or any other basis protected by law.