CTM: Plumbing Production Manager

Comfort Temp Heating & Air•Gainesville, FL

About The Position

CT Mechanical, a division of Comfort Temp Company, is a commercial mechanical contractor that builds large-scale plumbing, HVAC, and mechanical systems for commercial and industrial clients across Florida. The company is growing its Gainesville office and is seeking a Plumbing Production Manager to lead field production in the Gainesville market. This role combines jobsite leadership with administrative work. The manager translates project plans into field production by managing manpower, supporting superintendents and foremen, removing obstacles, and ensuring work is completed safely, on time, and to standard. Office responsibilities include tracking production data, building staffing schedules, documenting field issues, and communicating with project managers and senior leadership. Success includes building trust with superintendents and crews, identifying and addressing production obstacles, improving manpower tracking and reporting, maintaining a consistent presence on jobsites and in the office, and keeping senior leadership informed about field performance, staffing gaps, and risks. Over time, production should become predictable, accountability should be maintained respectfully, problems should be raised early, and work should progress effectively.

Requirements

At least 5 years of hands-on commercial plumbing construction experience.
Proven experience leading field crews, foremen, or superintendents in commercial construction.
Strong working knowledge of Excel, Outlook, Teams, and Word.
Clear, direct communication with field employees, project managers, and leadership.
A safety-first mindset and the ability to enforce standards consistently.
Ability to travel throughout the Gainesville market as needed.

Nice To Haves

Experience managing multiple active projects or jobsites at once.
Familiarity with commercial plumbing production metrics and manpower reporting.
Prior experience working with HR on personnel matters.

Responsibilities

Oversee daily production of plumbing field staff in the Gainesville market.
Support superintendents, foremen, and crews with scheduling, communication, and daily execution.
Drive productivity, reduce downtime, and address recurring jobsite problems.
Identify issues early and escalate risks to senior leadership before they become costly.
Enforce safety standards consistently.
Build and maintain staffing schedules across active projects and adjust manpower to project demands.
Review and approve time-off requests for superintendents and field employees.
Participate in final interviews for field candidates.
Track manpower, production, schedules, and field documentation using Excel and Microsoft Office.
Maintain accurate records of staffing, employee performance, field concerns, and follow-ups.
Report production updates to project managers and senior leadership.
Provide direct feedback, coaching, and guidance to field team members.
Lead annual performance reviews and submit wage recommendations.
Handle misconduct concerns and work with HR on documentation and follow-up.
Provide HR with documented recommendations for suspensions or terminations.
Set clear expectations and hold employees accountable while maintaining their trust.