Manager of Operations, Texas

CoolSys • San Antonio, TX

40d

About The Position

CoolSys solves the most complex challenges in refrigeration, air conditioning, heating, engineering, and energy management. With over 3,700 associates nationwide, we deliver tailored solutions to help businesses cut costs, improve equipment performance, and reduce emissions. Our services include HVAC and refrigeration equipment sourcing, installation, repair, maintenance, monitoring, and optimization. We also offer engineering design, energy resilience and consumption optimization, asset recycling, and seamless multi-site rollouts across states. Based in Southern California since 2007, CoolSys serves over 45,000 customer locations in industries like retail, food service, commercial, data centers, industrial, and pharmaceuticals. No wonder Newsweek named CoolSys one of America's Greatest Workplaces! We understand that hiring great people is the foundation of everything we do. To support our rapid growth, CoolSys Energy Design - Consulting Engineers (CED) is in search of a full-time Manager of Operations to join our San Antonio team! Our ideal candidate will bring operational and financial leadership experience in the consulting engineering industry, with a focus on managing operations, improving processes, financial performance, and driving cross-functional efficiency for both new construction and existing building remodels across the United States.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related field.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in engineering operations or project management.
• At least 3-5 years in a supervisory or managerial capacity within an engineering or technical environment
• Proven track record managing multidisciplinary teams and delivering complex building infrastructure system engineering projects
• Strong understanding of engineering principles and project design development.
• Experience with ERP systems and/or engineering resource planning tools
• Familiarity with project delivery methods, engineering workflows, and regulatory standards.
• Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to manage change and drive continuous improvement
• Strategic thinking with excellent problem-solving and analytical capabilities
• Customer-focused mindset with the ability to manage client expectations
• Adaptability to fast-paced, deadline-driven environments
• Team player with sound business ethics and the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
• Willingness to work with all levels of internal staff, as well as outside clients and vendors to develop a full understanding of building energy systems and their operation.

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree (MBA, MSc in Engineering Management, or related) is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Be responsible for the day-to-day operations, across all functions, of the San Antonio office.
• Oversee operational activities and workflows across engineering departments.
• Collaborate with project managers and technical leads to ensure project milestones and client expectations are met.
• Foster a culture of accountability, ownership, collaboration, continuous improvement, and high performance.
• Drive a culture of innovation by identifying and implementing opportunities to enhance operational efficiency through the adoption of intelligent automation, including the use of AI, machine learning, and data analytics.
• Responsible for managing the San Antonio business unit's Profit & Loss (P&L), which is part of a national business, including budgeting, forecasting, and financial performance analysis to ensure operational efficiency and profitability.
• Establish and enforce standard operating procedures (SOPs) and engineering best practices.
• Support bid proposals and costing for engineering projects.
• Support business development efforts through operational insights and client support.
• Develop and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency, consistency, and project delivery.
• Coordinate resource planning, staffing forecasts, and interdepartmental collaboration.
• Manage scheduling tools and enforce milestone tracking for all active projects.
• Facilitate cross-functional meetings to align engineering, operations, and administrative goals.
• Lead internal audits and documentation reviews to maintain high standards in QA/QC processes.
• Support digital transformation initiatives such as workflow automation, project management tools, and performance dashboards

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription coverage.
• Paid vacation, holidays, and floating holiday.
• 401(K) with Company match.
• Company sponsored life insurance, as well as optional AD&D, short and long-term disability.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Employee discounts on vehicles, hotels, theme parks, select cell phone bills and so much more.
• Pet Insurance.
• Legal Plan, and ID Theft Protection.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Industry: Specialty Trade Contractors
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees