Hands-on experience with construction management software (ACC/Procore, BusyBusy).
Applied lean construction experience (Last Planner, PPC, A3, 5S).
Responsibilities
Collaborate with Project Managers on schedules and documentation.
Lead Superintendents and Field Staff, setting goals and assigning work.
Recruit and onboard field staff, validating skills and experience.
Partner with Safety for JSSAs and maintain a stop-work culture.
Monitor driver safety, coaching based on telematics data.
Benefits
Zero cost for employee ownership with potential long-term wealth building.
Comprehensive benefits including health, dental, vision, and 401(k) match.
Pet-friendly work environment enhancing employee satisfaction.
Opportunities for career advancement within the company.
Culture built on honesty, integrity, and shared ownership.
Full Job Description
Are you a dynamic leader ready to take your career to the next level? We're looking for an HVAC Production Operations Manager to join our team at Advanced Air Systems! If you thrive in fast-paced environments, love building high-performing teams, and want to make a real impact in Florida's premier HVAC division, we want to meet you.
Key Responsibilities
Collaborate daily with Project Managers and Project Coordinator on schedules, submittals/RFIs, permits, inspections, material takeoffs, purchase orders, delivery sequencing, and closeout documentation.
Lead Superintendents, Foremen, and Field Staff: set goals, assign work, verify results, run huddles, ride-alongs, and 1:1s.
Assess, recruit, and hire field staff; manage onboarding and skill verification.
Partner with Safety for pre-construction JSSAs and ensure corrective actions and stop-work culture.
Monitor driver safety via telematics; coach and escalate per policy.
Own 3-6-week look-ahead schedules; publish weekly crew schedules and daily line-ups.
Ensure timely material takeoffs and early PO releases; execute recovery plans for shortages.
Call in inspections, use pre-inspection checklists, and target first-time pass.
Plan and control labor and costs; manage overtime and recovery plans.
Coordinate operations and logistics: cranes, lifts, shutdowns, site access, and commissioning.
Enforce quality standards, minimize punch items, and drive fast closeout.
Ensure complete daily reports and tagged progress photos.
Review time cards daily; correct discrepancies promptly.
Uphold commercial discipline; route changes through RFI/CO and protect margin.
Direct subcontractors on safety, quality, schedule, and scope; approve invoices.
Attend and contribute to weekly meetings; publish pre-reads and minutes on time.
Skills, Experience, and Knowledge Required
Education
Bachelor's Degree in Operations or related field preferred
Experience
7+ years in commercial HVAC construction, with 3+ years leading field operations/superintendents.
Proven delivery of multi-trade mechanical projects (duct, hydronics, controls, commissioning).
Hands-on experience with ACC/Procore and BusyBusy (or equivalent); FieldPoint familiarity a plus.
Applied lean construction (Last Planner, PPC, constraint removal, A3, 5S) and earned-value labor control.
Safety partnership experience and driver-safety coaching using telematics.
Field hiring, onboarding, performance coaching, and improvement planning.
Track record of first-time inspection passes, minimal punch lists, rapid closeout, and strong client communication.
Skills & Requirements
Minimum 18 years of age
Valid driver's license and insurable driving record
Successful Pre-Employment Drug and Agility tests
Must be able to lift 100 IBS or more
Comfortable climbing ladders up to 60 ft tall
Working Conditions | Environment | Special Requirements
Full time onsite
Ability to work in a safe professional manner adhering to all regulatory requirements including, OSHA, State and Federal regulations.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.
The company is a "pet friendly" environment.
General Commitment for All Employees
Commitment to Company values and complies with Company norms, policies, directives, and procedures.
Follows all safety procedures and protocols.
Honors and protects confidential and proprietary documents and information.
Satisfies work schedule requirements.
The job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of all activities, duties or responsibilities required to be performed by the employee. Performs all other duties as assigned.