HVAC Operations Manager

Advanced Roofing Inc•Fort Lauderdale, FL

4d•$90,000 - $110,000•Onsite

About The Position

Advanced Air Systems, a division of Advanced Roofing Inc., is seeking an HVAC Production Operations Manager to lead field operations for its HVAC division. The role oversees field teams and commercial HVAC construction work, coordinating schedules, staffing, materials, safety, quality, costs, logistics, subcontractors, inspections, and project closeout. The position works closely with Project Managers, Project Coordinators, Safety, and field personnel to deliver multi-trade mechanical projects and maintain client communication. This is a full-time, onsite position. The manager is expected to work safely in accordance with OSHA and applicable state and federal regulations, follow company policies and procedures, protect confidential information, meet work schedule requirements, and perform other assigned duties. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities. Employees may be subject to random drug and alcohol testing under the stated conditions. The workplace is pet friendly.

Requirements

At least 7 years of experience in commercial HVAC construction, including at least 3 years leading field operations or superintendents.
Proven delivery of multi-trade mechanical projects involving ductwork, hydronics, controls, and commissioning.
Hands-on experience with ACC/Procore and BusyBusy or equivalent.
Applied lean construction experience, including Last Planner, PPC, constraint removal, A3, and 5S, as well as earned-value labor control.
Experience partnering on safety and coaching driver safety using telematics.
Experience with field hiring, onboarding, performance coaching, and improvement planning.
Track record of first-time inspection passes, minimal punch lists, rapid closeout, and strong client communication.
At least 18 years of age.
Valid driver’s license and insurable driving record.
Must successfully pass pre-employment drug and agility tests.
Must be able to lift 100 pounds or more.
Must be comfortable climbing ladders up to 60 feet tall.
Ability to work safely and professionally while adhering to OSHA and applicable state and federal regulations.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Operations or a related field.
Familiarity with FieldPoint.

Responsibilities

Collaborate daily with Project Managers and the Project Coordinator on schedules, submittals and RFIs, permits, inspections, material takeoffs, purchase orders, delivery sequencing, and closeout documentation.
Lead superintendents, foremen, and field staff by setting goals, assigning work, verifying results, conducting huddles, ride-alongs, and one-on-one meetings.
Assess, recruit, and hire field staff; manage onboarding and skill verification.
Partner with Safety on pre-construction JSSAs and ensure corrective actions and a stop-work culture.
Monitor driver safety through telematics, coach drivers, and escalate issues according to policy.
Own three-to-six-week look-ahead schedules and publish weekly crew schedules and daily line-ups.
Ensure timely material takeoffs and early purchase-order releases, and execute recovery plans for shortages.
Call in inspections, use pre-inspection checklists, and target first-time inspection passes.
Plan and control labor and costs, manage overtime, and implement recovery plans.
Coordinate operations and logistics, including cranes, lifts, shutdowns, site access, and commissioning.
Enforce quality standards, minimize punch items, and drive prompt project closeout.
Ensure complete daily reports and tagged progress photos.
Review time cards daily and promptly correct discrepancies.
Uphold commercial discipline by routing changes through RFI/change-order processes and protecting margin.
Direct subcontractors on safety, quality, schedule, and scope, and approve invoices.
Attend and contribute to weekly meetings, and publish pre-reads and minutes on time.
Follow company values, policies, directives, procedures, and safety protocols; protect confidential and proprietary information; meet work schedule requirements; and perform other duties as assigned.