Plumbing & HVAC Shop / Logistics Manager

First American Industries, Inc; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

First American Industries, Inc. is seeking an experienced Mechanical & HVAC Warehouse Operations Manager to lead our central warehouse, material logistics, and tool/fleet management.

You will bridge shop operations and field production, ensuring piping, sheet metal, equipment, and consumables arrive at job sites safely and on schedule. The ideal candidate has 5+ years of warehouse operations in HVAC/mechanical contracting, strong vendor negotiation skills, and a proven ability to develop SOPs

Qualifications

• 5+ years of warehouse operations and inventory control experience within HVAC/mechanical/plumbing/industrial contracting industries.
• Deep familiarity with mechanical trade materials, HVAC equipment, piping systems, ductwork components, and trade-specific tooling.
• Proven supervisory skills with a strong focus on trade safety standards (OSHA compliance, rigging/material handling).
• Hands-on experience with PO/invoice approvals, vendor negotiations with local supply houses, and inventory/job-costing software.
• Excellent cross-functional communication with Project Managers, Field Superintendents, and trade technicians.
• Working knowledge of fleet maintenance management and route planning.

Responsibilities

• Lead central warehouse, material logistics, and tool/fleet management.
• Bridge the gap between shop operations and field production to ensure timely delivery of piping, sheet metal, equipment, and consumables to job sites.
• Develop and enforce SOPs to keep large-scale mechanical projects on schedule.

Skills

Warehouse operations

Inventory control

Vendor negotiations

SOP development

Cross-functional communication

Fleet maintenance

Job description

Company Description

First American Industries, Inc. is a full-service mechanical contractor specializing in commercial and industrial construction, maintenance, HVAC, plumbing, process piping, and mechanical systems across Western Pennsylvania and Northern West Virginia. Founded in 2011 as a family-owned business, the company is built on integrity, accountability, and long-term relationships with clients, employees, partners, and communities. First American Industries is actively expanding across the Eastern United States to support growing demand in industrial manufacturing, commercial facilities, mission‑critical infrastructure, and large-scale construction projects. With deep expertise in complex mechanical systems, the company is positioned to serve rapidly growing sectors such as data centers, advanced manufacturing, energy, mining, food processing, and industrial operations. A focus on experienced field leadership, quality craftsmanship, and a client-first mindset enables the company to deliver reliable solutions from concept through completion.

Role Description

We are seeking an experienced Mechanical & HVAC Warehouse Operations Manager to lead our central warehouse, material logistics, and tool/fleet management. In this role, you will bridge the gap between shop operations and field production, ensuring piping, sheet metal, equipment, and consumables arrive at job sites safely and on schedule. The ideal candidate understands commercial HVAC and mechanical piping workflows, possesses strong vendor and procurement expertise, and excels at building Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) that keep large-scale mechanical projects running on time.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of warehouse operations and inventory control experience, specifically within the HVAC, mechanical, plumbing, or industrial contracting industries.


• Deep familiarity with mechanical trade materials, commercial HVAC equipment, piping systems, ductwork components, and trade‑specific tooling.


• Proven supervisory skills with a strong focus on trade safety standards (OSHA compliance, rigging/material handling).


• Hands‑on experience with PO/invoice approvals, vendor negotiations with local supply houses, and inventory/job-costing software.


• Excellent cross‑functional communication with Project Managers, Field Superintendents, and trade technicians.


• Working knowledge of fleet maintenance management and route planning.