Senior Boiler & HVAC Operations Leader

Daikin Applied; Bowie (MD); Hybrid; USD 96,000 - 164,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401K retirement plan

Paid time off

Company paid holidays

Paid sick time

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Daikin Applied, a leading HVAC company, seeks an Operations Manager in Bowie, MD, for field and in-office duties. You will lead the Boiler Service and Boiler Projects groups, manage budgets, revenue, margins, and forecasting, and drive safety, training, and continuous improvement initiatives.

You will oversee project execution, support sales estimates, maintain executive customer relationships, and develop staff successors while championing OSHA and NFPA compliance in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Business, or equivalent commercial boiler/mechanical contracting experience.
• 8+ years in commercial boiler or mechanical service with 4+ years of leadership experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership for the Boiler Service and Boiler Projects organizations.
• Direct the Boiler Service Supervisor and Boiler Projects Supervisor.
• Develop and execute the annual business plan, budget, and operational objectives.
• Own revenue, gross margin, operating income, labor utilization, and forecasting.
• Lead WIP reviews, backlog planning, and financial forecasting.
• Ensure maintenance agreements, inspections, emergency response, and repair work are completed safely and on time.
• Oversee execution of boiler replacement, retrofit, shutdown, and capital projects.
• Partner with Sales and Project Developers to support estimating, customer presentations, and strategic pursuits.
• Maintain executive relationships with key customers and resolve escalated issues.
• Drive technician recruiting, retention, training, and career development.
• Establish succession plans for supervisors and technical staff.
• Champion OSHA, NFPA, and company safety compliance.
• Review project profitability and implement corrective actions.
• Develop standardized operating procedures and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Coordinate workforce planning, fleet, tooling, subcontractors, and major procurement.
• Conduct monthly operational reviews of safety, quality, financial performance, and KPIs.
• Promote cross-selling opportunities between Boilers, HVAC, Controls, and Special Projects.
• Perform other leadership duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership experience

Industrial boiler knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

Job description

Daikin Applied, a leading HVAC company, seeks an Operations Manager in Bowie, MD, for field and in-office duties. You will lead the Boiler Service and Boiler Projects groups, manage budgets, revenue, margins, and forecasting, and drive safety, training, and continuous improvement initiatives.

You will oversee project execution, support sales estimates, maintain executive customer relationships, and develop staff successors while championing OSHA and NFPA compliance in a dynamic environment.