Field Engineer- Installation Team lead

CaptiveAire Systems; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision insurance

401k with employer match

Paid holidays

Paid time off (PTO)

Flexible spending account (FSA)

Tuition reimbursement (PE license)

Relocation assistance

Job summary

CaptiveAire Systems in Tampa, FL, is launching a self-performing install crew for national-account HVAC installations. The Field Engineer / Installation Manager will lead the crew, own jobsite planning, execution, quality, and safety, and travel extensively to jobsites.

The role blends field engineering with construction management and grows into a full construction-management position as the program scales, with full travel coverage and a strong emphasis on safety and standards.

Qualifications

• 4-year technical degree in a mechanical, electrical, or construction curriculum preferred.
• 2-5 years experience preferred in field-engineering, construction-management, or superintendent roles.
• Strong independent problem-solving and field decision-making.
• Willingness and ability to travel; travel is fully covered.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a starting crew of two to three installers across Paragon HVAC installs, ductwork, low-voltage controls and some third-party equipment.
• Plan every install before mobilizing—pre-mobilization site visits, full drawing-set review, and trade coordination with GC.
• Own on-site decision-making, schedule, and quality with daily check-ins and punch list resolution.
• Enforce install standards and safety protocols, including engineer-reviewed changeouts and safe, organized jobsites.
• Run startup, commissioning and reporting on completed installs, especially during ramp-up.
• Provide field-engineering and technical support for customers during install downtime in Tampa, FL.
• Coordinate with Key Accounts Manager and project teams to keep installs on time, budget, and brand.

Skills

Field engineering

Construction management

Leadership

Problem solving

Travel readiness

Education

4-year technical degree in mechanical/electrical/construction

Job description

Position Summary

CaptiveAire is launching a CaptiveAire-employed, self-performing install crew to deliver turnkey national-account HVAC installations under our own quality system. The Field Engineer / Installation Manager leads that crew — owning jobsite planning, execution, quality, and safety. The role starts as a hybrid of field engineering and construction management and grows into a full construction-management seat as the program scales. Extensive travel to jobsites is required.

Why Work for CaptiveAire?

• Nation’s leading manufacturer of commercial kitchen ventilation systems, and now offering a complete solution of fans, heaters, ductwork and HVAC equipment.
• Leader in the industry for over 40 years with innovative technologies, unmatched service, competitive pricing, and rapid lead times.
• Mission: to provide the highest quality products and service to our users at the lowest possible price
• Strong commitment to the development of our employees, including continuous education opportunities like sponsorship for Professional Engineering license and continuous education through weekly webinars and company developed technical videos
• Learn more about CaptiveAire and our products here

Primary Job Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a starting crew of two to three installers across Paragon HVAC installs / replacements, supply/return/exhaust duct, low-voltage controls scopes, and some third-party equipment.
• Plan every install before mobilizing — pre-mobilization site visits, full drawing-set review, and trade coordination through the GC so no other trade compromises our scope.
• Own on-site decision-making, schedule, and quality: daily check-ins, punch list resolution, and the autonomy (and accountability) to make the call in the field.
• Enforce CaptiveAire’s install standards — SOP per install type, structural-engineer review on changeouts, spreader-bar lifts, minimal deck cutouts, CAS-supplied gasket, and clean, safe, organized jobsites.
• Run startup, commissioning and reporting on completed installs, especially while the crew is establishing.
• Provide field-engineering and technical support for customers during install downtime, based in Tampa FL.
• Coordinate with the Key Accounts Manager, project teams, and customers to keep installs on time, on budget, and on brand.

Qualifications

• CaptiveAire product and quality knowledge preferred
• 4-year technical degree in a mechanical, electrical, or construction curriculum preferred
• 2-5yr experience preferred
• Field-engineering, construction-management, or superintendent experience on commercial HVAC / mechanical projects preferred
• Strong, independent problem-solving and the judgment to run a jobsite.
• Willingness and ability to travel on demand. Travel is fully covered.
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record.

Preferred Skills

• Experience building or scaling field teams.
• National-account or multi-site rollout experience.
• Controls/BAS, commissioning, and air-balancing exposure.
• HVAC installation experience.

Salary

Competitive base salary plus a performance bonus tied to regional profitability and your own results.

Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Disability & life insurance based upon election of medical insurance
• 401k with employer match
• Paid holidays
• Paid time off (PTO) based upon tenure
• Flexible spending account (FSA)
• Tuition reimbursement, including for Professional Engineering (PE) License
• Relocation assistance

Captive-Aire Systems, Inc. is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We review applications for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, uniformed services, genetic information, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, or any other basis prohibited by law.

To qualify, applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. At this time we are not able to consider applicants that require sponsorship, now or in the future, for employment visa status.