Operations ManagerReports to: Chief Operating Officer (COO)
Compensation: $95K-$115K + Performance Incentives | Commensurate with Experience
Key ResponsibilitiesField Leadership & Project Execution- Daily Operations: Oversee day-to-day activities of the project execution team, including controls engineers, field technicians, and installers, ensuring all projects progress smoothly.
- Project Scheduling & Labor Allocation: Manage and optimize complex, master labor schedules to balance resource capacity across multiple concurrent projects.
- Lifecycle Management: Lead project kick-offs, progress reviews, and field checkouts to guarantee installations are completed on time, within budget, and to engineering specifications.
- Subcontractor Management: Oversee subcontractor selection, negotiate field contracts, monitor performance, and ensure strict compliance with quality and safety standards.
Project Financials & Change Management- Job Costing & Profitability: Monitor real-time project financial health; track labor hours and material consumption against budgets to protect and maximize project gross margins.
- Engineering Re-estimates: Work closely with engineering and the COO to execute timely project re-estimates and keep budgets aligned with field realities.
- Change Order Management: Identify out-of-scope field variances, estimate labor/material impacts, and aggressively manage change order documentation and approvals.
Process Excellence & Quality Control- Workflow Optimization: Implement standardized processes for project documentation, startup, and turnover to improve operational efficiency and scalability.
- Postmortem & Closeout: Lead comprehensive project postmortems and closeout meetings, documenting lessons learned to drive continuous engineering and operational improvement.
- Trade Coordination: Serve as a key point of contact for mechanical contractors, general contractors, and electrical trades on active jobsites to resolve conflicts proactively.
Team Mentorship & Technical Training- Workforce Development: Provide ongoing coaching, performance management, and career development pathways for technicians and field staff.
- Training Execution: Facilitate technical training programs to upskill internal staff on advanced Building Automation Systems (BAS), safety protocols, and Setpoint standard operating procedures.
What We're Looking ForRequired Experience & Qualifications- 5-8+ years of progressive experience in Building Automation Systems (BAS) controls, field installation, or mechanical project management.
- Proven track record of managing field operations, scheduling labor, and leading technical teams (engineers, technicians, and installers).
- Solid understanding of HVAC systems, DDC functionality, and mechanical/electrical construction drawings.
- Strong financial acumen with hands-on experience in project job costing, tracking labor variances, and managing change orders.
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to manage client expectations on site and coordinate effectively across construction trades.
- An associate degree or bachelor's degree in construction management, mechanical/electrical engineering, or equivalent field experience.
Who You Are- An Execution Specialist: You excel at turning high-level operational strategies into structured, actionable project plans.
- A Natural Problem Solver: You handle field surprises with calm, decisive action, moving quickly to keep projects on track.
- Accountable & Driven: You take ultimate ownership of project deadlines, safety, and financial margins.
- A People Developer: You take pride in mentoring junior technicians and building a collaborative, disciplined team culture.
- Adaptable: You are energized by a fast-growing environment and pivot easily when job site priorities shift.
- Aligned: You are ready to partner closely with the COO to build a scalable, gold-standard operations department.
Compensation & BenefitsSetpoint Systems Corporation offers a highly competitive compensation package tailored to experience:
- $90K-$115K
- Performance-based project/operational incentives
- Comprehensive benefits package, including a 401(k) match
- Company vehicle/allowance and fuel card
- Unmatched opportunities for professional growth and upward mobility within an expanding company
How to ApplyInterested candidates should submit a resume and a brief cover letter detailing their field leadership style and experience managing BAS projects. We look forward to meeting the leader who will help drive our operations to the next level.
