Refrigeration Project Manager-Engineering and Projects

Who Are We?

City FM Australia provides facilities management, engineering and maintenance services to some of Australia's most recognised brands.

Our Engineering team partners with operational and project stakeholders to deliver safe, reliable and efficient building and refrigeration solutions across large-scale retail environments.

We focus on strong partnerships, service excellence and continuous improvement, ensuring projects are delivered safely, efficiently and to the required operational standards.

The Opportunity:

Reporting to the National Engineering Manager and based at our Mulgrave City Support Centre, this role is responsible for managing refrigeration projects from planning through to commissioning and operational handover.

Working across refrigeration renewal programs and new store installations, you'll collaborate with internal engineering, implementation and development teams, as well as contractors, consultants and external stakeholders. You'll oversee project delivery, manage risks, track budgets and timelines, and ensure installations meet performance and compliance requirements.

This opportunity offers genuine end-to-end project ownership and exposure to a varied portfolio of refrigeration installations across multiple retail environments.

This is a hands-on project management role offering exposure to installation, commissioning, stakeholder engagement, project delivery and operational handover across a varied refrigeration project portfolio.

Your Key Responsibilities:

• Manage refrigeration installation and commissioning projects from planning through to completion.
• Deliver projects within agreed scope, budget, timelines and quality standards.
• Coordinate contractors, consultants and key stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle.
• Lead commissioning, testing and operational handover activities to verify installation performance.
• Identify, manage and mitigate project risks while driving continuous improvements in project delivery.

What we are looking for:

• Degree or Diploma qualification in a relevant engineering discipline or trade qualification with demonstrated relevant technical experience.
• Minimum 5 years' practical experience managing and commissioning projects.
• Proven capability delivering refrigeration installation and commissioning projects on time, to specification and within budget.
• Experience coordinating contractors, subcontractors and multiple project stakeholders.
• Strong communication, negotiation and relationship management skills.
• Proven project management and supervisory experience within a technical environment.

Why You'll Love This Role

• End-to-end ownership of refrigeration projects
• Deliver both renewals and new store installations
• Hands-on involvement in commissioning and handover
• Work across engineering, development and operations teams

What’s in it for you

• Hybrid Model: 3 days in office, 2 days WFH for work-life balance
• Modern Workspace: Bright, comfortable office built for collaboration
• Free Parking: Easy commute and save on transport and parking costs
• Wellness perks – Flu shots, EAP, health insurance discounts, purchased leave  
• Family support – Paid parental leave, caregiver leave, domestic violence leave
• Recognition & rewards – Service awards, values awards, discounts on big brands
• Referral bonuses – Earn rewards through our Employee Referral Program

If you're an experienced project manager with refrigeration project delivery and commissioning expertise, we'd like to hear from you. Apply today and help deliver high-quality refrigeration solutions across a diverse project portfolio.

City is an Equal Opportunity Employer who supports and encourages the diverse needs of each individual Team Member. We provide a challenging and rewarding environment with ongoing professional development for all our Team Members.
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