Project Manager - Large-Scale Warehouse / Cold Storage Construction
Job Description
?️ Project Manager – Large-Scale Warehouse / Cold Storage Construction
? New York Metro | Full-Time
A growing New York-based General Contractor / Construction Manager — known for delivering technically challenging commercial, hospitality and residential projects with in-house fabrication and self-perform capabilities — is expanding into industrial and cold storage construction, and is looking to add an experienced Project Manager to lead the way. ❄️
This is a rare opportunity to help shape a company's move into a new sector, taking ownership of a technically demanding project from preconstruction through completion.
? The Role
The successful candidate will take responsibility for overall project delivery, working closely with ownership, the design team, Superintendents, subcontractors, vendors and consultants.
Responsibilities include:
✅ Managing projects from preconstruction through closeout
✅ Leading project planning, scheduling, procurement and execution
✅ Managing budgets, cost control, forecasting and change orders
✅ Coordinating subcontractors, consultants, vendors and field teams
✅ Reviewing drawings, specifications and contract documents
✅ Leading constructability reviews and resolving coordination issues
✅ Managing RFIs, submittals, payment applications and documentation
✅ Developing and maintaining project and procurement schedules
✅ Coordinating complex MEP, refrigeration, structural and architectural scopes
✅ Identifying and managing project risks before they become issues
✅ Leading project meetings and maintaining strong client relationships
✅ Overseeing punch list, commissioning, turnover, warranties and closeout
? What We're Looking For
▪️ 5+ years of construction Project Management experience
▪️ Strong experience delivering large-scale warehouse, distribution, industrial or logistics projects
▪️ Cold storage / refrigerated / temperature-controlled facility experience strongly preferred
▪️ Experience managing projects through the full construction lifecycle
▪️ Strong understanding of scheduling, cost control and subcontractor management
▪️ Comfortable coordinating complex MEP and refrigeration scopes
▪️ Strong contract administration and documentation skills
▪️ Confident working directly with owners, architects, engineers and subcontractors
▪️ Strong communication and problem-solving skills
▪️ Procore or similar construction management software experience preferred
▪️ Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering or related field preferred
? Particularly Relevant Experience
Cold Storage | Refrigerated Facilities | Distribution Centres | Warehouses | Logistics | Fulfilment Centres | Food & Beverage | Industrial | Manufacturing | Temperature-Controlled Facilities |
Ground-Up Industrial
? Location: New York Metro
? Position: Project Manager
? Sector: Industrial / Warehouse / Cold Storage / Commercial Construction
? Employment: Full-Time