District Operations Manager

Daikin Applied Americas; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 80,000 - 137,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Health benefits

401(k)

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Daikin Applied Americas is seeking a District Operations Manager to lead an in-office district team in Pittsburgh, PA. The role focuses on safety, project management, and profitability while coordinating with sales, service, and customers to ensure on-time equipment delivery and signoffs.

The position requires 6–8 years of people leadership and HVAC technician supervision, with payroll and procurement oversight. A base salary range is offered along with an incentive plan and robust benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent Experience.
• 6 to 8 years; incl 4+ years people leadership experience.
• Previous experience leading a team of commercial HVAC technicians, with formal or informal supervisory responsibilities.
• Work visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Responsibilities

• Administer safety programs, monitor compliance with job site safety, safety training, safety documentation, auditing, and reporting.
• Support sales through involvement in job quotation and estimation. Approve estimates for scope of work, labor hours and material content, assesses profit risk of jobs, controls material and labor costs, and provides feedback to the District Manager.
• Establish project timelines, meet with customers to communicate and coordinate project schedule. Manage projects, assigns personnel, oversees ordering of equipment and material, and assures that proper customer signoffs are secured per corporate policy requirements.
• Oversee quotation of call-in work, transactional sales (not requiring SSR skills), and assigns personnel as needed to ensure that quotes are delivered to customers on a timely basis.
• Provide consistent communication with current customer base and establishes effective working relationships to identify additional selling opportunities.
• Ensure that maintenance contract commitments are fulfilled, and inspections completed on time.
• Provide input to Service Coordinator on scheduling activity of technicians.
• Work with the technician team to generate pull-through service and repair work on existing house accounts. Manage Tech Tip program and leads customer care initiatives.
• Work with Service Sales Representative and District Manager to resolve customer issues, including customer visits.
• Provide weekly job status, revenue and warranty recovery report to DM.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Safety compliance

HVAC knowledge

Customer relations

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

District Operations Manager

Join the world's largest HVAC company, named by Forbes as one of America's Best-In-State Employers 2025! Daikin Applied is seeking a District Operations Manager! You will have the ability to make an impact and shape your career with a company that is passionate about growth along with the support of an organization that believes it is vital to include and engage diverse people, perspectives, and ideas to achieve our best. Come be a part of an exciting journey at Daikin Applied, where innovation and excellence drive our every endeavor!

Location: In office in Pittsburgh, PA

What You Will Do

• Administer safety programs, monitor compliance with job site safety, safety training, safety documentation, auditing, and reporting
• Support sales through involvement in job quotation and estimation. Approve estimates for scope of work, labor hours and material content, assesses profit risk of jobs, controls material and labor costs, and provides feedback to the District Manager
• Establish project timelines, meet with customers to communicate and coordinate project schedule. Manage projects, assigns personnel, oversees ordering of equipment and material, and assures that proper customer signoffs are secured per corporate policy requirements
• Oversee quotation of call-in work, transactional sales (not requiring SSR skills), and assigns personnel as needed to ensure that quotes are delivered to customers on a timely basis
• Provide consistent communication with current customer base and establishes effective working relationships to identify additional selling opportunities
• Ensure that maintenance contract commitments are fulfilled, and inspections completed on time
• Provide input to Service Coordinator on scheduling activity of technicians
• Work with the technician team to generate pull-through service and repair work on existing house accounts. Manage Tech Tip program and leads customer care initiatives
• Work with Service Sales Representative and District Manager to resolve customer issues, including customer visits
• Provide weekly job status, revenue and warranty recovery report to DM

What’s In It For You

• Opportunity to work for a leading innovator in HVAC and make a difference in environmental initiatives to create a more sustainable world for all
• Ability to create better outcomes for our customers, so we all can breathe easier
• Potential to make an impact and shape your career with a company that is passionate about growth and development
• Endless opportunities to make an impact in a people-centered, growing company
• Competitive salary and benefits, with ability to increase income as you drive sales in your market
• Non-decaled company vehicle with all expenses paid

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent Experience
• 6 to 8 years; incl 4+ years people leadership experience
• Previous experience leading a team of commercial HVAC technicians, with formal or informal supervisory responsibilities
• Work visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Benefits

• Multiple Medical insurance plan options + Dental and Vision insurance
• 401K retirement plan with employer contributions matching 100% of the first 3% an employee contributes and 50% on the next 2% of employee contributions
• Company provided life insurance + optional employee paid voluntary life insurance, dependent life coverage and voluntary accident coverage
• Short term and long term disability
• 120 hours (3 weeks) Paid Time Off for new employees + 11 company paid holidays
• 40 hours paid sick time
• Paid Parental Leave and Tuition Reimbursement after 6 months of continuous service

The typical annual base salary for this position ranges from $80,400 - $136,600 in Pittsburgh. The range displayed represents the pay range for all positions in the job grade which this position falls. Individual base pay will depend on a wide range of factors including your skills, qualifications, experience, and location. Additionally, this position is eligible for an operations incentive plan.

If you're looking for an engaging career with growth opportunities in a supportive environment, you'll love a career at Daikin Applied!