ACMV Service Manager
Job Description
The ACMV Service Manager is responsible for overseeing the servicing, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of Air-Conditioning and Mechanical Ventilation (ACMV) systems. The role involves managing service operations, technicians, customers, subcontractors, and service contracts to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient system performance.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage day-to-day ACMV service and maintenance operations.
- Plan and coordinate preventive and corrective maintenance works for ACMV systems.
- Supervise service technicians and subcontractors, including work allocation and performance monitoring.
- Attend to customer enquiries, service requests, breakdowns, and technical issues.
- Diagnose system faults and recommend appropriate repair or rectification works.
- Prepare service reports, quotations, maintenance proposals, and technical recommendations.
- Monitor service contracts, maintenance schedules, manpower, materials, and equipment.
- Ensure all works comply with relevant safety requirements, codes, standards, and company procedures.
- Conduct site inspections and ensure maintenance works are completed according to required standards and timelines.
- Monitor project and service costs, including manpower, materials, subcontractor costs, and variation works.
- Maintain good relationships with clients, building owners, consultants, suppliers, and subcontractors.
- Identify opportunities for repair, replacement, upgrading, and additional maintenance services.
- Provide technical guidance and training to service technicians.
- Investigate recurring equipment faults and implement corrective and preventive measures.
- Ensure proper documentation and timely submission of service reports and maintenance records.
- Participate in emergency breakdown and after-hours support when required.
ACMV Systems Covered
Experience should include some or most of the following:
- Chilled-water air-conditioning systems
- VRV/VRF systems
- AHU and FCU systems
- Chillers and cooling towers
- Pumps and associated mechanical systems
- Mechanical ventilation and exhaust systems
- Air-handling and ventilation equipment
- Ductwork and air-distribution systems
- BMS and HVAC control systems
- Air-conditioning controls and associated electrical components
Job Requirements
- Diploma/Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Building Services Engineering, Electrical/Mechanical Engineering, or a related discipline.
- Minimum 5 years of relevant ACMV/HVAC experience, with supervisory or management experience preferred.
- Strong technical knowledge of ACMV/HVAC servicing, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair.
- Experience managing technicians, subcontractors, service schedules, and maintenance contracts.
- Good understanding of preventive and corrective maintenance practices.
- Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings, schematics, and equipment manuals.
- Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
- Good knowledge of workplace safety requirements and maintenance procedures.
- Experience in preparing quotations, service reports, maintenance proposals, and cost estimates.
- Good communication and customer-management skills.
- Able to work independently and manage multiple service assignments simultaneously.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office and relevant maintenance/CMMS software.
- Willingness to attend urgent breakdowns or provide after-hours support when required.
- Valid driving licence is an advantage.
Key Competencies
- ACMV/HVAC technical expertise
- Service and maintenance management
- Team leadership
- Fault diagnosis and troubleshooting
- Customer relationship management
- Contract management
- Cost and manpower control
- Planning and scheduling
- Safety awareness
- Communication and negotiation
- Problem-solving and decision-making
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
- Service response and completion time
- Preventive maintenance completion rate
- Equipment uptime and reliability
- Breakdown recurrence rate
- Customer satisfaction
- Service contract profitability
- Maintenance cost control
- Technician productivity
- Safety performance
- Timely submission of service reports and quotations