HVAC Installation Manager

Sandbox Solar•Fort Collins, CO

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Sandbox+ is seeking an experienced HVAC Installation Manager to lead the next phase of its HVAC operation. This field leadership role is responsible for bringing structure, consistency, accountability, and quality to residential HVAC installations. The manager will help tighten the connection between Preconstruction planning and field execution, taking ownership of install execution from handoff through completion. This role involves identifying problems before they reach the field, coordinating crews and materials, reinforcing quality standards, mentoring technicians, and ensuring installations are done right the first time. Sandbox+ is growing rapidly, with HVAC becoming a key part of its offerings alongside solar, batteries, and integrated home energy solutions. The right candidate will have significant influence on the development of installs, crews, standards, and workflows. Ideal candidates care about quality work, problem-solving, effective communication, protecting the customer experience, and building systems that improve field operations.

Requirements

5+ years of residential HVAC installation experience
Strong understanding of heat pumps, furnaces, ducted and ductless systems, and refrigerant management
Experience leading crews and coordinating field operations
Understanding of commissioning readiness, rebate requirements, and install quality standards
Strong communication, coordination, and problem-solving abilities
Ability to communicate and work effectively with a wide range of people - from field crews and office staff to customers, vendors, and company leadership
Enjoy leading and mentoring a team, or educating
Accountability, follow-through, and organization
Commitment to quality workmanship, safety, cleanliness, and customer experience
Proactive in driving solutions forward
Ability to work effectively between teams without creating unnecessary friction or blame-shifting
Must successfully complete a background check

Nice To Haves

Experience helping scale HVAC install operations
Understand both field execution and operational coordination
Experience improving commissioning readiness and reducing rework
Enjoy building teams, systems, and long-term operational stability

Responsibilities

Lead HVAC install execution with consistency, accountability, and strong field leadership
Build strong alignment between the HVAC, Preconstruction, Procurement, and Construction divisions
Reinforce workmanship, quality, safety, and professionalism across install crews
Reduce rework, delays, material waste, and avoidable install issues
Mentor and develop install technicians while helping build stronger install standards
Protect customer experience and company reputation in the field on every project