HVAC Operations Manager

HVAC Production Operations Manager

Are you a dynamic leader ready to take your career to the next level? We're looking for an HVAC Production Operations Manager to join our team at Advanced Air Systems! If you thrive in fast-paced environments, love building high-performing teams, and want to make a real impact in Florida's premier HVAC division, we want to meet you.

We're building owners, not just roofs! With a growing presence across multiple markets, Advanced Roofing continues to promote the core values that shaped the foundation of our family business 40+ years ago. Today, as an employee-owned company, we believe our people are our greatest asset and the cornerstone of our success. Each of us brings a unique passion for what we do, and together, everyone achieves more.

Our leadership is built on honesty, integrity, and dedication and now, ownership. Starting January, 2026, Advanced Roofing became an Employee-Owned Company through our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). When you join us, you're not just an employee, you're a co-owner in a company that's built to last.

• Collaborate daily with Project Managers and Project Coordinator on schedules, submittals/RFIs, permits, inspections, material takeoffs, purchase orders, delivery sequencing, and closeout documentation.
• Lead Superintendents, Foremen, and Field Staff: set goals, assign work, verify results, run huddles, ride-alongs, and 1:1s.
• Assess, recruit, and hire field staff; manage onboarding and skill verification.
• Partner with Safety for pre-construction JSSAs and ensure corrective actions and stop-work culture.
• Monitor driver safety via telematics; coach and escalate per policy.
• Own 36-week look-ahead schedules; publish weekly crew schedules and daily line-ups.
• Ensure timely material takeoffs and early PO releases; execute recovery plans for shortages.
• Call in inspections, use pre-inspection checklists, and target first-time pass.
• Plan and control labor and costs; manage overtime and recovery plans.
• Coordinate operations and logistics: cranes, lifts, shutdowns, site access, and commissioning.
• Enforce quality standards, minimize punch items, and drive fast closeout.
• Ensure complete daily reports and tagged progress photos.
• Review time cards daily; correct discrepancies promptly.
• Uphold commercial discipline; route changes through RFI/CO and protect margin.
• Direct subcontractors on safety, quality, schedule, and scope; approve invoices.
• Attend and contribute to weekly meetings; publish pre-reads and minutes on time.

Education

• Bachelor's Degree in Operations or related field preferred

Experience

• 7+ years in commercial HVAC construction, with 3+ years leading field operations/superintendents.
• Proven delivery of multi-trade mechanical projects (duct, hydronics, controls, commissioning).
• Hands‑on experience with ACC/Procore and Busy Busy (or equivalent);
  FieldPoint familiarity a plus.
• Applied lean construction (Last Planner, PPC, constraint removal, A3, 5S) and earned‑value labor control.
• Safety partnership experience and driver‑safety coaching using telematics.
• Field hiring, onboarding, performance coaching, and improvement planning.
• Track record of first‑time inspection passes, minimal punch lists, rapid closeout, and strong client communication.

Skills & Requirements

• Minimum 18 years of age
• Valid driver's license and insurable driving record
• Successful Pre-Employment Drug and Agility tests
• Must be able to lift 100 lbs or more
• Comfortable climbing ladders up to 60 ft tall

• Full time onsite
• Ability to work in a safe professional manner adhering to all regulatory requirements including, OSHA, State and Federal regulations.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.
• Employees will be subject to the random drug and alcohol testing upon reasonable suspicion or any other regulatory requirement.
• The company is a "pet friendly" environment.

• Commitment to Company values and complies with Company norms, policies, directives, and procedures.
• Follows all safety procedures and protocols.
• Honors and protects confidential and proprietary documents and information.
• Satisfies work schedule requirements.
• The job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of all activities, duties or responsibilities required to be performed by the employee. Performs all other duties as assigned.
• We are an equal opportunity employer of protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.