Assistant Manager of HVAC Operations

Surge Staffing; Sewickley (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Surge Staffing is seeking an organized, motivated, and driven Assistant Manager – HVAC Operations to join a growing heating and cooling company. This role oversees HVAC projects from start to finish while supporting scheduling, purchasing, project management, and daily operations.

This position offers a fast-paced work environment with opportunities for professional growth and advancement. The ideal candidate is a strong communicator and effective leader who enjoys solving problems in both

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field is preferred.
• Experience in construction, manufacturing, or project management is required.
• Strong leadership, communication, and decision-making skills under pressure.
• Proficiency with Excel and general office software.

Responsibilities

• Oversee HVAC projects from conception through completion.
• Coordinate multiple project activities to ensure timely execution.
• Serve as main communication link between management, field teams, and customers.
• Schedule installation and service technicians by project priorities.
• Utilize scheduling, purchasing, and reporting software to manage operations.
• Assist in HVAC system design and installation processes.
• Lead staffing, recruiting, and performance coaching when needed.
• Maintain clear communication with customers, vendors, and leadership.
• Ensure projects stay on schedule and within budget.
• Work across office, warehouse, and onsite construction sites as needed.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Project management

Scheduling

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Business Management, Architecture, Engineering, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Summary

Surge Staffing is seeking an organized, motivated, and driven Assistant Manager – HVAC Operations to join a growing heating and cooling company. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to build a long-term career in operations management while working directly with company leadership. The Assistant Manager – HVAC Operations will oversee HVAC projects from start to finish while supporting scheduling, purchasing, project management, and daily operations.

This position offers a fast-paced work environment with opportunities for professional growth and advancement. The ideal candidate is a strong communicator, an effective leader, and someone who enjoys problem-solving in both office and field environments.

As the Assistant Manager – HVAC Operations, you will work closely with the President and Vice President to oversee residential HVAC installation and service projects for production builders, custom homebuilders, and residential customers. This role requires excellent organizational skills, adaptability, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee HVAC projects from conception through completion.
• Coordinate and direct multiple project activities to ensure successful execution.
• Serve as the primary communication link between project management, field employees, and customers.
• Schedule HVAC installation and service technicians based on project priorities.
• Utilize scheduling, purchasing, pricing, and reporting software to manage daily operations.
• Assist in managing HVAC system design and installation processes.
• Assign crews, manage staffing levels, and coordinate employee schedules.
• Maintain clear communication with customers, technicians, vendors, and company leadership.
• Assist with recruiting, interviewing, hiring, training, coaching, and employee development.
• Troubleshoot project and HVAC installation issues as they arise.
• Purchase HVAC equipment, parts, and materials while coordinating deliveries.
• Support accounting, bookkeeping, job costing, and project profitability tracking.
• Ensure projects remain on schedule and within budget.
• Work in the office, warehouse, and occasionally at construction sites as business needs require.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Business Management, Architecture, Engineering, or a related field preferred.
• Previous experience in construction, manufacturing, project management, general labor, or a related industry.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication abilities.
• Experience managing multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to resolve conflicts and make sound decisions under pressure.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel.
• Comfortable learning new software systems and business processes.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating with multiple departments.
• Ability to lift materials and work indoors, outdoors, in warehouses, and on construction sites as needed.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER: Surge is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, or any other status protected by law. Surge is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities.

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