Project Coordinator

Job Description

Job Description

Empire Cooler Service, LLC

Project Coordinator

Empire Cooler Service has been a leading supplier of commercial refrigeration and ice-making equipment in the Chicago area since 1932. As experts in commercial refrigeration, we sell, lease, and service equipment for some of the largest restaurants, hotels, and hospitality groups throughout the United States. 

We take pride in delivering dependable equipment, exceptional service, and professional project support to our customers. We are seeking an organized, detail-oriented, and proactive Project Coordinator to help manage projects from initial planning through completion while ensuring customer satisfaction and operational efficiency. 

Job Summary:

The Project Coordinator is responsible for coordinating project activities, managing schedules and facilitating communication between internal teams, customers, vendors, and management. This role ensures that projects are completed efficiently, on schedule, in accordance with customer expectations and company standards. 

• Responsibilities:
• Work closely with managers and clients to define project requirements, scopes, and objectives that align with organizational goals
• Coordinate internal and external resources, ensuring that projects remain within scope, schedule, and budget
• Analyze project progress and, when necessary, adapt scope or timeline to achieve optimal results
• Achieve organizational goals while adhering to standards and best practices
• Proven ability to manage and adapt project timelines in fast-paced environments to achieve optimal results
• Ensure that all aspects of a project are organized and in accordance with the timeline and deliverables requirements.
• Maintain a project performance database for tracking real-time progress and project achievements.
• Assign and monitor resources effectively to boost project efficiency and maximize deliverables output
• Serve as point of communication between company teams and external resources
• Deepen partnerships with outside resources, including third-party vendors and researchers

Requirements:

• Three or more years of experience in project coordination
• Experience in coordinating teams and clients
• Proven success in working with all levels of management
• Strong written, verbal, and presentation skills

Benefits:

• Medical / Dental / Vision coverage following 30 days of employment
• Flexible Spending Account
• Company-paid Term Life Insurance / AD&D / Short-Term Disability
• Voluntary Term Insurance
• Vacation and Sick (PTO)
• 401k

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.

Founded in 1932, Empire Cooler Service, LLC ( is one of the nation's oldest, most reputable, and largest private commercial ice machine and commercial refrigeration leasing, sales, and service companies. Headquartered in the greater Chicago metropolitan area with nationwide reach through a dedicated network of certified refrigeration specialists and affiliates, Empire Cooler has maintained an uncompromising commitment to customer uptime, operational excellence, and lasting business partnerships for more than nine decades.
Empire Cooler serves thousands of commercial kitchens, hospitality venues, premier national restaurant chains, independent food service operators, healthcare facilities, stadiums, educational institutions, and industrial commissaries. The company’s business lines include equipment leasing, sales, and service.

Company Description

Founded in 1932, Empire Cooler Service, LLC ( is one of the nation's oldest, most reputable, and largest private commercial ice machine and commercial refrigeration leasing, sales, and service companies. Headquartered in the greater Chicago metropolitan area with nationwide reach through a dedicated network of certified refrigeration specialists and affiliates, Empire Cooler has maintained an uncompromising commitment to customer uptime, operational excellence, and lasting business partnerships for more than nine decades.\nEmpire Cooler serves thousands of commercial kitchens, hospitality venues, premier national restaurant chains, independent food service operators, healthcare facilities, stadiums, educational institutions, and industrial commissaries. The company’s business lines include equipment leasing, sales, and service. \n