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CoolSys

Refrigeration and HVAC design, installation, maintenance

Refrigeration Construction Supervisor C&1

Full-TimeUpdated on 10/23/2026Deadline 8/28/27
$40 - $50/hr
Senior
Virginia Beach, VA, USA
In Person
Building TradesHVAC & Building Systems

About the job

Requirements
  • A high school diploma, GED, or completion of a trade program or technical school; a college degree is a plus.
  • At least 5 years of experience in commercial construction or a related industry.
  • Knowledge of construction principles and practices, including labor-hour estimation, forecasting, and the multiple disciplines within the area of responsibility.
  • Proficiency in understanding and managing profit and loss (P&L).
  • Ability to manage multiple assignments, set and balance competing priorities, and multitask effectively.
  • Ability to solve problems and apply good judgment.
  • Verbal and written communication and presentation skills.
  • Customer-service skills, including proactively addressing customer issues and concerns and building strong customer relationships.
  • Knowledge of jobsite safety and ability to oversee work activities to ensure safe practices and compliance with safety rules.
  • Ability to understand and follow company policies and procedures and applicable state and federal laws.
  • Ability to use email, Word, Excel, work-order/dispatch software, and enterprise resource planning (ERP) software.
  • Good driving record.
  • At least 2 years of experience as a foreman or in another supervisory position.
  • Leadership skills and demonstrated experience managing a diverse, multidisciplinary workforce.
  • Proficiency in coaching, training, developing, and building a team.
  • Proficiency in managing time, delegating assignments, and following through to ensure results.
Responsibilities
  • Participate in managing installation profit and loss for a specific geography.
  • Oversee project-level profitability.
  • Coordinate and plan installation projects, including overseeing procurement of materials, permits, and supplies; orchestrating schedules; and forecasting manpower requirements.
  • Report job status and performance.
  • Ensure customer expectations are met.
  • Resolve issues and problems effectively.
  • Develop and maintain productive relationships with customers, general contractors, and subcontractors.
  • Interview, select, hire, and oversee onboarding of foremen and installation crews.
  • Manage performance and provide training, coaching, and performance feedback to apprentices, journeymen, and foremen.
  • Use metrics to drive accountability and performance.
  • Ensure compliance with installation policies and procedures, including project tracking, safety, time, and attendance.
  • Ensure all employees use personal protective equipment and follow safe behaviors, including while driving.
  • Oversee third-party resources as needed.
Desired Qualifications
  • Experience hiring and managing subcontractors.

About the company

CoolSys provides refrigeration and HVAC services to retail, commercial, and industrial clients. It designs, installs, and remodels systems, converts refrigerants, performs preventative maintenance, repairs, and optimizes energy use and overall system performance. Their products are not a physical device but a service offering: engineers create system designs, technicians install and service equipment, and ongoing monitoring and maintenance help keep temperatures stable and energy use efficient. What sets CoolSys apart is its broad, industry-focused experience across grocery, food service, telecommunication, manufacturing, education, entertainment, and pharma sectors, plus a persistent emphasis on reliability, integrity, and meeting client commitments while addressing environmental sustainability. The company aims to improve clients’ operations, experiences, and work environments through high-quality, dependable service and energy-efficient, properly maintained systems.

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

Debt Financing

Total Funding

$150M

Headquarters

Brea, California

Founded

2017

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What believers are saying

  • Energy Squared joined on August 17, 2026, strengthening MEPR design capabilities.
  • Ares-backed credit support in September 2025 extended liquidity and refinanced prior lenders.
  • CoolSys keeps buying specialists, including 1GNITE, Lima, and Georgia Air Solutions.

What critics are saying

  • June 2026 amendments added PIK debt through 2027, signaling financing strain.
  • Randolph v. CoolSys and the 2026 wage-hour settlement expose recurring labor liabilities.
  • Ares ownership and relentless add-ons create integration drag; one failed merger hurts service quality.

What makes CoolSys unique

  • CoolSys unified Source Refrigeration under one brand in July 2026.
  • Its 2026 portfolio spans refrigeration, HVAC, energy, engineering, and equipment removal.
  • Recurring maintenance contracts drove 54% of revenue and 96% customer retention in 2025.

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Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Paid Vacation
  • Paid Holidays
  • 401(k) Company Match
  • Training Programs
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Pet Insurance
  • Employee Discounts
  • Performance Bonus

Growth & Insights and Company News

6 month growth

25%

1 year growth

26%

2 year growth

26%
FreightWaves
Sep 4th, 2025
CoolSys secures $39.5M: A game-changer for cooling industry

CoolSys secures $39.5M: A game-changer for cooling industry.

Abl Advisor
Sep 3rd, 2025
Wingspire Capital Provides $39.5MM Senior Credit Facility to CoolSys - News | ABL Advisor

Wingspire Capital has provided a $39.5 million senior secured credit commitment to CoolSys, a leader in mission-critical HVAC, refrigeration, and energy and carbon reduction solutions for thousands of businesses across the United States.The commitment is part of a broader $150 million credit facility for CoolSys with a syndicate led by Mizuho  that...

Business Wire
Oct 1st, 2024
CoolSys Acquires Mechanical Engineering & Construction Corporation

CoolSys™, the market-leading provider of sustainable refrigeration, HVAC, energy and engineering solutions, has acquired Mechanical Engineering &

The Daily Record
Sep 30th, 2024
CoolSys acquires Catonsville mechanical engineering firm

In acquiring MEC2, CoolSys will strengthen its commercial and industrial capabilities while deepening its market presence in the mid-Atlantic region.

Business Wire
Jun 18th, 2024
CoolSys Acquires Universal Refrigeration

CoolSys acquires Universal Refrigeration.