Comfort Systems USA

Business Unit Leader

Comfort Systems USA • $100K — $130K *
Charlottesville, VA 22903In-Person
Business Services
8 - 10 years of experience
4 days ago
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Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering or related field preferred
  • 10+ years' experience in building services operations, maintenance management, or service-based project sales
  • 15+ years of relevant experience without a degree
  • 10 years of experience with building systems including lifecycle cost management
  • Deep understanding of compliance regulations and industry standards
  • Advanced knowledge of building systems performance and service delivery models
  • Advanced management techniques to maximize performance

Responsibilities

  • Lead the business growth with a proactive mindset
  • Act as a cultural ambassador, enhancing workplace engagement
  • Promote strong safety practices and ensure compliance
  • Oversee and conduct recruitment activities within the unit
  • Guide talent management and career development planning
  • Collaborate with sales to ensure timely customer contract renewals
  • Utilize processes for business development and project execution

Benefits

  • Create a culture centered around safety, teamwork, and excellence
  • Opportunity for professional growth through coaching and development
  • Engagement with a high-performing team
  • Work in a destination workplace setting
  • Participation in advanced sales and prospecting tools
Full Job Description
We're searching for a Business Unit Leader who thrives on developing others and creating a culture where safety, teamwork, and excellence come first. In this role, you'll lead by example-coaching high-performing teams, fostering strong customer relationships, and ensuring service is delivered with care and consistency. Ready for a new challenge? Apply today!

What you will do:
  • Lead with a growth mindset, successfully guiding the business toward new opportunities.
  • Be a cultural ambassador - foster engagement, alignment and excellence within the business and community enabling a destination workplace.
  • Promote and reinforce our strong safety culture, ensuring compliance with all regulations while fostering a proactive, safety-first mindset across the team
  • Monitor field and office recruiting activities for organizational unit; perform recruiting activities, with the assistance of the Talent Acquisition team
  • Lead your team's talent management process and assist your team with creating career development plans for their respective teammates
  • Work with sales and account managers to assure on time customer renewals and proactively position contract price increases
  • Ensure that processes are utilized for Business Development activities (CRM, go-no-go, bid reviews, signature approval authority) as well as emerging sales and prospecting tools
  • Manage teams in the planning and execution of projects and quoted work to meet or beat estimates, and exceed the customers' expectations.


You should have:
  • Bachelor's degree (preferred) in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering or related field
  • 10+ years' experience in building services operations, maintenance management, or service-based project sales, including leadership experience; OR 15+ years of relevant experience without a degree
  • 10 years of in-depth experience with building systems (e.g., HVAC, electrical, plumbing) including lifecycle cost management, maintenance planning, and performance optimization
  • Deep understanding of industry standards, compliance regulations (e.g., OSHA, NFPA, ASHRAE), and best practices for building services operations
  • Advanced knowledge of building systems performance, service delivery models, budgeting, and facility project oversight
  • Advanced ability to apply innovative and effective management techniques to maximize performance

About Comfort Systems USA

Comfort Systems USA is a leading provider of commercial, industrial, and institutional heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) services. The company's services include design, installation, maintenance, and repair of HVAC systems, as well as energy management and building automation services. Comfort Systems USA has a national presence, with over 120 locations across the United States, and a workforce of over 12,000 employees. The company is committed to sustainability and has implemented a number of initiatives to reduce its environmental impact, including reducing waste and energy consumption. Comfort Systems USA is also committed to safety and has implemented a number of programs to promote a safe and healthy workplace.
Learn more about Comfort Systems USA
Size
13,200 employees
Market Cap
$4.1 billion
Industry
Real Estate & Construction
Net Income
$150.1 million
Founded
1997
5 Year Trend
+13.5%
Revenue
$2.8 billion
NASDAQ
FIX
* Ladders Estimates

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