Project Manager - Watson Refrigeration

Location: Charlotte, NC or Raleigh, NC

At Watson Refrigeration, our success starts with our people. We take pride in delivering top-quality refrigeration projects and supporting the skilled professionals who make it happen. If you're an experienced Project Manager looking to grow your career with a company that values integrity, teamwork, and excellence-this is your opportunity.

About the Role

The Project Manager is responsible for planning, coordinating, and executing commercial refrigeration construction projects from start to finish. You'll ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and on budget, while maintaining strong relationships with clients, vendors, and internal teams. This position can be based in either Charlotte or Raleigh, North Carolina, and involves managing multiple projects simultaneously for commercial retail clients.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and manage detailed project plans, budgets, and timelines.

• Assign tasks, coordinate resources, and clearly define project roles.

• Lead communication and risk management across all phases of each project.

• Conduct client and internal meetings to track progress and resolve issues.

• Prepare and maintain all project documentation, including change orders and reports.

• Visit job sites to monitor progress, quality, and safety standards.

• Serve as the main point of contact for clients, building strong, long-term relationships.

• Identify opportunities for additional services and collaborate with sales to drive growth.

• Negotiate terms, draft contracts, and secure permits as needed.

• Estimate large refrigeration projects and support the bidding process.

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing commercial construction or refrigeration projects.

• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.

• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.

• Experience leading cross-functional teams and delivering results under pressure.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required.

• PMP certification and new product development experience a plus.

What We Offer

• Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits

• Professional development and advancement opportunities

• A supportive team culture built on trust and respect

• Work-life balance with a company that values its people

Join Watson Refrigeration and take your career to the next level with a company that invests in your growth and success.

About Smart Care

Smart Care is a national repair and service provider for commercial foodservice, refrigeration, and cold storage equipment. Our offering of comprehensive mechanical services includes hot side cooking equipment, stand-alone refrigeration, specialty coffee and beverage, complex rack refrigeration and HVAC.

Smart Care is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other protected class status. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply. If you need a reasonable accommodation with respect to Smart Care's application or hiring process due to a disability, please contact the Human Resources department at HR@smartcaresolutions.com.