Orlando Operations Leader – HVAC, Plumbing & Pipefitting

Comfort Temp; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

CT Mechanical, a division of Comfort Temp Company, is seeking an experienced Operations Manager for our Orlando branch to lead HVAC/R, plumbing, and pipefitting operations. You will oversee field and project activities, ensure safety, quality, and profitability, and align labour, fabrication, and vendor resources with project schedules.

Travel to Gainesville, Jacksonville, and Tampa may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Construction Management, Mechanical Engineering, Business, or a related field preferred (equivalent combination of education and extensive industry experience may be considered).
• Minimum 10 years of experience in the commercial HVAC/R, plumbing, or mechanical industry, with significant exposure to both HVAC and plumbing/pipefitting operations.
• At least 5 years of management experience in a similar operational leadership role.

Responsibilities

• Own overall operational performance for the Orlando and Tampa branches across HVAC/R, plumbing, pipefitting, and related mechanical scopes.
• Assure the branch meets financial goals and maximizes net profit while maintaining safety, quality, and client satisfaction.
• Review project budgets, labor reports, and job cost reports; identify risks early and implement corrective actions.
• Forecast and manage labor hours and labor needs by trade with a rolling 3-month look ahead.
• Provide operational direction and support to HVAC, plumbing, and pipefitting teams on active projects and service work.
• Ensure proper planning, sequencing, and coordination between trades to prevent conflicts and delays.
• Support project managers and field leaders with constructability, means and methods, and scheduling decisions.
• Oversee warranty work and ensure timely, professional resolution of issues across all mechanical trades.
• Recruit, manage, and develop field staff, project managers, project coordinators, and fabrication/warehouse personnel.
• Set clear expectations for performance, safety, quality, and behavior across HVAC, plumbing, and pipefitting crews.
• Conduct regular 1:1s and team meetings; provide coaching, performance feedback, and development opportunities.
• Foster a collaborative, “one team” culture where HVAC, plumbing, and pipefitting groups work together.

Skills

Leadership

Construction management

HVAC/R operations

Budgeting and financials

Staff coaching and development

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Mechanical Engineering, or related field

Tools

Project management

Job description

CT Mechanical, a division of Comfort Temp Company, is seeking an experienced Operations Manager for our Orlando branch to lead HVAC/R, plumbing, and pipefitting operations. You will oversee field and project activities, ensure safety, quality, and profitability, and align labour, fabrication, and vendor resources with project schedules.

Travel to Gainesville, Jacksonville, and Tampa may be required.