General Manager - HVAC/Plumbing Ops & Growth

Meritas Advisory Group, 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

Meritas Advisory Group, LLC seeks a General Manager to own the HVAC and plumbing division's operations and profitability in California. You will lead field technicians, dispatch, and office staff while developing strategies to scale revenue and improve service delivery.

This leadership role requires hands-on management of budgets, pricing, safety, and customer relations, with a focus on efficiency and growth.

Qualifications

• Three to five years of experience managing projects in construction.
• Bachelor’s degree in construction science or related field, or equivalent certification.
• Extensive knowledge and work experience in HVAC and general construction.
• California driver's license with clean DMV record.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• P&L ownership: manage budget, costs, pricing models to hit gross margin targets.
• Lead licensed plumbers, apprentices, and office staff; foster accountability and safety.
• Oversee dispatching, scheduling, and job workflows to maximize efficiency.
• Develop sales strategies to expand commercial maintenance contracts and residential memberships.
• Escalate customer inquiries and disputes to maintain brand reputation.

Skills

Project management

Construction experience

California driver license

MS Office / Excel

Strong communication

Teamwork

Problem solving

Scheduling experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in construction science

Equivalent certification

Tools

Job costing software

Scheduling software

Estimating software

Job description

Meritas Advisory Group, LLC seeks a General Manager to own the HVAC and plumbing division's operations and profitability in California. You will lead field technicians, dispatch, and office staff while developing strategies to scale revenue and improve service delivery.

This leadership role requires hands-on management of budgets, pricing, safety, and customer relations, with a focus on efficiency and growth.