District Operations Manager - Denver

Daikin Applied; Denver (CO); Hybrid; USD 89,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Non-logoed company vehicle

Medical + dental + vision insurance

401K with employer match

Paid time off & holidays

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Daikin Applied in Denver is seeking a District Operations Manager to oversee the HVAC service technicians and the coordinator team, driving service operations excellence and growth. The role blends in-office leadership with on-site project work, emphasizing safety, scheduling, estimates approval, and customer relationship management to ensure timely, profitable service delivery.

You will report to the District Manager and help shape budgeting, labor utilization, and equipment coordination across

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 6+ years in commercial HVAC or related field.
• 4+ years managing technicians or employees in similar role.
• Experience leading a team of technicians with supervisory responsibilities.
• Extensive knowledge of HVAC design, systems, energy solutions.
• Proven ability to lead business units strategically.

Responsibilities

• Oversee Technician Service team and coordinator staff.
• Administer safety programs and ensure job-site safety compliance.
• Support sales with job quotations and estimation processes.
• Approve estimates for scope, labor hours, and materials; assess profit risk.
• Establish project timelines and coordinate with customers.
• Manage projects, ordering of equipment, and customer signoffs.
• Oversee call-in work quotes and assign technician work to meet deadlines.
• Interface with customers to identify additional selling opportunities.
• Ensure maintenance contracts are fulfilled and inspections completed on time.
• Work with technicians to generate pull-through service on house accounts.
• Manage technician opportunities and lead customer care initiatives.
• Coordinate with Account Managers and District Manager on customer concerns.
• Provide weekly job status, revenue, and warranty recovery reports.

Skills

Team leadership

HVAC knowledge

Project management

Safety compliance

Customer relations

Strategic leadership

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Join the world's largest HVAC company, named by Forbes as one of America's Best-In-State Employers 2025!

Daikin Applied is seeking aDistrict Operations Manager for our Denver Service Office. You will have the ability to make an impact and shape your career by providing leadership and service operations oversight to the HVAC Service Technicians and Coordinator team with a company that is passionate about growth.

You will have 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: Denver, CO working both in-office and on customer job sites.

Your Responsibilities

• Oversee Technician Service team

• 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, assess profit risk of jobs, control material and labor costs, and provide feedback to the District Manager

• Establish project timelines and meet with customers to communicate and coordinate project schedule

• Manage projects, oversee ordering of equipment and material, and assure proper customer signoffs are secured

• Oversee quotation of call-in work, transactional sales, and assign Technician work as needed to ensure that quotes are delivered to customers on a timely basis

• Interface with customer base and establish effective working relationships to identify additional selling opportunities

• Ensure maintenance contract commitments are fulfilled and inspections completed on time while providing input to Service Coordinators on scheduling activity of technicians

• Work with the technician team to generate pull-through service and repair work on existing house accounts

• Manage Technician job opportunities and lead customer care initiatives

• Work with Account Managers and District Manager to resolve customer concerns, including customer visits

• Provide weekly job status, revenue, and warranty recovery reports

Your Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required

• 6+ years work experience in the commercial HVAC industry or related field

• 4+ years work experience managing technicians or employees in a similar role strongly preferred

• Previous experience leading a team of technicians, with formal or informal supervisory responsibilities required

• Extensive knowledge of HVAC design, systems, applications, and energy saving solutions

• Demonstrated success in strategically leading business units

Your Benefits - Daikin Applied offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:

• Non-logoed company vehicle with most expenses paid

• Multiple medical insurance plan options + dental and vision insurance

• 401K retirement plan with employer match

• Paid time off and company paid holidays

• Paid sick time in accordance with the federal, state, and local law

• Tuition Reimbursement after 6 months of continuous service

Work visa sponsorship is not available for this position

The typical annual base salary for this position ranges from $89,000 - $150,000 in Colorado, plus a targeted $20,000 incentive plan. 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.

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