HVAC Manager (DeKalb)

Edelman Heating, Cooling, Plumbing, Electric & Solar; DeKalb (IL); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health insurance

Vision

Dental

Life Insurance

401k with company match

Access Perks

Short-Term Disability

Growth opportunities

Loyalty program

Job summary

Edelman Heating, Cooling, Plumbing, Electric & Solar seeks an HVAC Manager to lead department operations across Illinois and Wisconsin, develop technicians, and own the numbers behind the work. You will supervise residential and commercial HVAC service and installation, set safety and quality standards, and drive profitability while building a strong team.

This senior role offers impact and growth as Edelman scales. A proven leader with solid HVAC expertise will thrive in this position.

Qualifications

• Lead residential and commercial HVAC operations across IL/WI.
• EPA Section 608 Certification is required.
• Deep knowledge of HVAC systems, codes and refrigerant handling.
• Solutions-driven and personally accountable for results.
• Own job costing, scheduling and margin accountability.
• Valid driver's license with clean driving record; travel as needed.

Responsibilities

• Own the department's HVAC service and installation operations.
• Lead scheduling, performance and technician development.
• Maintain Edelman quality standards on all jobs.
• Manage job costing, estimates and department margin.
• Resolve issues on-site to protect customer trust.
• Enforce safety protocols and compliance across locations.

Skills

Leadership

EPA 608

HVAC expertise

Problem solving

Business acumen

Dependability

Driver's license

Job description

Why Edelman?

Are you the kind of leader who doesn't wait to be told what's broken — you already know, and you're already fixing it? At Edelman, we're not just running HVAC calls; we're building a department that sets the standard for the trade. We're looking for an HVAC Manager to run department operations across our Illinois and Wisconsin locations, develop the next generation of technicians, and own the numbers behind the work. If you're ready to lead a department instead of just working in one, this is your seat.

What You'll Do

• Own the Department: Take full ownership of HVAC service and installation operations — residential and commercial — across our Illinois and Wisconsin locations.
• Lead the Team: Manage technician scheduling, performance, and development, and build a bench of technicians who do the job right the first time.
• Protect Quality: Hold every job to the Edelman standard — proper installs, honest diagnostics, no shortcuts.
• Own the Numbers: Manage job costing, estimates, and margin accountability for the department — this is your P&L to run.
• Solve Problems Before They Escalate: When something goes sideways on a job site, you're the one who fixes it and keeps the customer's trust intact.
• Set the Standard for Safety and Compliance: Enforce safety protocols, EPA refrigerant compliance (Section 608), and code requirements without exception.

What We're Looking For

• Experience: Proven leadership experience managing residential and/or commercial HVAC operations.
• Certifications: EPA Section 608 Certification required.
• Expertise: Deep technical knowledge of HVAC systems, codes, and refrigerant handling — you can walk a job site and know within minutes if it was done right.
• Mindset: You're Solutions Driven and Humbly Confident — a leader who takes ownership without needing to be the loudest person in the room.
• Business Acumen: Comfortable owning job costing, scheduling, and margin accountability, not just technical oversight.
• Dependability: A valid driver's license, a clean driving record, and the willingness to support multiple locations across our Illinois and Wisconsin service area as needed.

What Edelman Offers

• Compensation: $100,000–$130,000 annually, commensurate with experience.
• Time Off: Paid time off, accrued in compliance with the Illinois Paid Leave for All Workers Act.
• The Loyalty Program: We think long-term. Our loyalty program runs for 50 years—the longer you stay, the more you earn.
• Total Protection: Health insurance (we cover a portion!), Vision, Dental, and a $25,000 Life Insurance policy at no cost to you.
• Future Focus: 401k through Vanguard with a 4% company match.
• The Perks: Access to "Access Perks" for discounts on travel, food, and shopping, plus voluntary benefits like Short-Term Disability.
• Growth: A real path to grow with us as Edelman scales toward $100 million and beyond.

Edelman, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.