General Manager – HVAC & Plumbing Operations Leader

CareerNerds, LLC; California; On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) 4% Match

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

CareerNerds, LLC is seeking a General Manager to lead our HVAC/plumbing division, owning the division’s operational and financial success and driving growth across commercial and residential services.

You will manage field technicians, dispatch, and P&L, while fostering safety, accountability, and exceptional craftsmanship. Requires leadership, strong communication, and industry knowledge in HVAC and construction.

Qualifications

• Three to five years of experience in managing projects in construction; or bachelor’s degree in construction science or related fields; or an equivalent certification combined with experience, and education preferred.
• Extensive knowledge and work experience in the trade of HVAC and general construction.
• California Driver License, with clean DMV record
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Strong organizational and administrative skills
• Strong typing skills, and a proficiency with Microsoft Office and Excel Software programs
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Uses independent judgment and discretion in prioritizing and managing situations
• Must be willing to work a flexible schedule, overtime and weekends as required
• Familiarity with computers and software programs for job costing, scheduling, and estimating

Responsibilities

• P&L Ownership: Manage the division's budget, track labor and material costs, and implement strategic pricing models to hit gross profit margin targets.
• Team Leadership: Recruit, train, and mentor licensed plumbers, apprentices, and office staff.
• Operational Excellence: Oversee daily dispatching, scheduling, and job workflows to maximize technician efficiency and minimize call-back rates.
• Business Growth: Develop and execute sales strategies to expand our commercial maintenance contracts, residential membership plans, and overall market share.
• Customer Relations: Act as the final point of escalation for customer inquiries and project disputes.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Communication skills

Team coordination

MS Office / Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree in construction science or related fields

Tools

Job costing software

Scheduling software

Estimating software

Job description

CareerNerds, LLC is seeking a General Manager to lead our HVAC/plumbing division, owning the division’s operational and financial success and driving growth across commercial and residential services.

You will manage field technicians, dispatch, and P&L, while fostering safety, accountability, and exceptional craftsmanship. Requires leadership, strong communication, and industry knowledge in HVAC and construction.