Project Manager

About this role

About Us

We are a global climate technologies company engineered for sustainability. We create sustainable and efficient residential, commercial and industrial spaces through HVACR technologies. We protect temperature-sensitive goods throughout the cold chain. And we bring comfort to people globally. Best-in-class engineering, design and manufacturing combined with category-leading brands in compression, controls, software and monitoring solutions result in next-generation climate technology that is built for the needs of the world ahead.   

Whether you are a professional looking for a career change, an undergraduate student exploring your first opportunity, or recent graduate with an advanced degree, we have opportunities that will allow you to innovate, be challenged and make an impact. Join our team and start your journey today!  

Job Description:  

The  Project Manager I  (PMI) is responsible for coordinating and executing small to mid-size technical projects within Copeland’s Cold Chain Professional Services organization. In this role, you will support food retail customers with a primary focus on controls, monitoring, commissioning, and field service–driven project execution. The PMI manages projects from intake through closeout, ensuring scope, schedule, cost, quality, and safety requirements are met. You will operate within a matrixed delivery organization, partnering closely with Field Services, Technical Services, Project Engineering, Sales, Supply Chain, and Finance to ensure successful project outcomes. This position reports to the Manager, Project Execution. 

AS A PROJECT MANAGER I, YOU WILL:  

Project Execution  

• Manage assigned projects from initiation through closeout, ensuring delivery aligns with approved scope, schedule, budget, and quality standards. 

• Coordinate internal and external resources to support field execution, including Field Service Managers, Technicians, Project Engineers, and subcontractors. 

• Ensure project documentation is complete and   maintained   throughout the lifecycle. 

Financial & Operational Management  

• Track and manage project financials, including revenue, cost, margin, labor, and material usage.  

• Maintain   accurate   project schedules, logs, forecasts, and closeout documentation.  

• Support monthly forecasting activities and provide inputs to S&OP related to upcoming labor demand or equipment volume.  

• Identify   opportunities to   optimize   labor and material usage while   maintaining   scope   integrity.  

Customer & Stakeholder Engagement  

• Serve as the primary point of contact for day-to-day project communication with customers.  

• Provide clear,   timely   project status updates and escalate risks or issues as needed.  

• Develop working relationships with customers and internal stakeholders by understanding project requirements and success criteria.  

• Act as a technical liaison in coordination with engineering and technical teams.  

Coordination & Team Support  

• Provide guidance and day-to-day   direction   to Project Coordinators as assigned.  

• Collaborate closely with Field Service Managers and Technicians to ensure field execution aligns with scope, standards, and safety requirements.  

• Participate in account meetings, internal project reviews, and continuous improvement initiatives.  

PMO & Process Adherence  

• Execute projects   in accordance with   PMO governance, standard work, and Copeland processes.  

• Maintain project data in required systems and tools.  

• Contribute to lessons learned and continuous improvement efforts.  

Daily & Monthly Activities  

• Review active projects and update status, risks, and schedules.  

• Intake new projects and   validate   scope, assumptions, and execution plans.  

• Attend customer and internal account meetings and adjust plans based on outcomes.  

• Track upcoming work and capacity needs across assigned accounts.  

• Proactively   identify   issues and recommend solutions.  

REQUIRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, & SKILLS:  

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience.  

• Experience in project coordination, project management, or technical field service environments.  

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).  

• Ability to travel up to   25%   based on project and customer needs.  

• Commitment to safety and compliance in field environments.  

• Ability to support field-based projects, including visits to customer sites as needed.  

• Ability to work in a fast-paced, customer-facing environment with multiple active projects.  

PREFERRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, & SKILLS:  

• 3–5+ years of experience supporting HVACR, controls, refrigeration, or technical services projects.  

• Experience working with food retail customers.  

• Familiarity with PMO-driven environments and standardized project controls.  

• CAPM, PMP, or   demonstrated   project management   proficiency .  

• Strong written and verbal communication skills .  

Collaboration First Hybrid Work Arrangements:    

This role is hybrid eligible with the requirement to be in office at least three days per week. Colleagues are expected to  demonstrate  a collaboration first mindset, which is the understanding that teams will work together in- person  and colleagues should be flexible to adjust their hybrid days based on business needs. You will have an opportunity to work with your team and leader to  determine  when you should be in  office  to drive meaningful connections and to best serve our customers.    

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Our Commitment to Our People  

Across the globe, we are united by a singular Purpose: Sustainability is no small ambition. That’s why everything we do is geared toward a sustainable future—for our generation and all those to come. Through groundbreaking innovations, HVACR technology and cold chain solutions, we are reducing carbon emissions and improving energy efficiency in spaces of a

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