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Vendor Manager (HVAC / Refrigeration Projects)

VIXXO
Location
Dallas, TX
Posted
1 month ago
Department
Projects
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • Deep hands-on or supervisory HVAC and commercial refrigeration experience
  • Proven success building and managing a distributed contractor/subcontractor network for multi-site retail or facilities programs
  • Ability to read, interpret, and teach detailed mechanical Scopes of Work to field contractors
  • Strong relationship and coverage hustle: sourcing vendors under time pressure and holding them accountable
  • Clear communicator who can translate between engineering SOW language and technician/contractor language
  • Comfort supporting both reactive service dispatch patterns and capital project install cycles
Nice to have
  • National retail refrigeration program experience (drugstore, grocery, C-store, or similar)
  • Familiarity with A2L refrigerants (e.g., R-454A), R-290 self-contained cases, and OEM start-up practices
  • Experience with mobile survey/closeout platforms (FastField or similar) and coaching vendors to document correctly the first time
  • Prior work in a facilities services / national account / project delivery organization
What the job really is

The Vendor Manager for HVAC and Refrigeration Projects at Vixxo will oversee the contractor/vendor network responsible for executing HVAC and refrigeration work. This role involves finding, vetting, and managing contractors to ensure project managers can focus on their tasks without the bottlenecks of vendor sourcing and management. The position requires deep technical knowledge of HVAC and refrigeration scopes of work and involves training contractors while maintaining quality and compliance throughout the project lifecycle.

Things to weigh
  • No salary listed
  • Role is heavily focused on vendor management rather than direct project management
  • Requires strong technical knowledge and ability to communicate effectively with contractors
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