Director of Field Operations - HVAC, Plumbing & Pipefitting

Comfort Temp; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

CT Mechanical, a division of Comfort Temp Company, seeks an experienced Operations Manager to lead Tampa branch operations across HVAC/R, plumbing, and pipefitting. The role oversees field and project activities, ensuring safe, profitable, and high-quality execution with a focus on customer satisfaction.

Responsibilities include forecasting labor, coordinating materials, driving efficiency, and managing a diverse trades team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Construction Management, Mechanical Engineering, Business, or a related field preferred.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in the commercial HVAC/R, plumbing, or mechanical industry.
• At least 5 years of management experience in a similar operational leadership role.
• Strong communication skills and ability to lead diverse trades teams.

Responsibilities

• Own overall operational performance for Tampa branch across HVAC/R, plumbing, and pipefitting.
• Ensure branch meets financial goals and maintains safety, quality, and client satisfaction.
• Forecast and manage labor hours by trade with a 3-month look ahead.
• Provide operational direction to crews on active projects and service work.
• Oversee planning, sequencing, and coordination between trades to prevent delays.
• Lead recruitment, development, and performance of field staff and PMs.
• Collaborate with departments to streamline operations and drive efficiency.
• Deliver weekly branch performance updates to leadership.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Leadership

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher in Construction Management, Mechanical Engineering, Business, or related field

Job description

CT Mechanical, a division of Comfort Temp Company, seeks an experienced Operations Manager to lead Tampa branch operations across HVAC/R, plumbing, and pipefitting. The role oversees field and project activities, ensuring safe, profitable, and high-quality execution with a focus on customer satisfaction.

Responsibilities include forecasting labor, coordinating materials, driving efficiency, and managing a diverse trades team.