Senior Commercial HVACR Install Lead

Smart Care Equipment Solutions; New Jersey; Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Competitive compensation

Job summary

Rite Air Mechanical is seeking an experienced Installation Manager (Commercial) to lead our HVACR installation team in the Moorestown, NJ area. The role requires moving from the tools into leadership and overseeing multiple projects from start to finish.

The successful candidate will review drawings, coordinate manpower, manage startups and commissioning, and ensure on-time, on-budget delivery while maintaining high safety and quality standards.

Qualifications

• Extensive hands-on commercial HVACR installation experience.
• Previous experience as a commercial HVACR technician is required.
• Experience leading installation crews, foremen, or large commercial HVACR projects.
• Strong understanding of commercial HVAC systems, refrigeration systems, piping, controls, startup procedures, and commissioning.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple commercial HVACR installation projects from pre-construction planning through project completion.
• Review construction drawings, specifications, submittals, and equipment schedules to ensure projects are set up for success before installation begins.
• Verify complete system material requirements and parts lists, ensuring crews have everything needed before work starts.
• Coordinate labor, subcontractors, equipment, deliveries, and scheduling to keep projects moving efficiently.
• Provide technical leadership and support to field installation teams, answering questions and resolving issues as they arise.
• Conduct regular job site visits to monitor progress, maintain quality standards, and identify potential issues before they become costly delays.
• Troubleshoot installation challenges using real-world field experience and develop practical solutions that keep projects on track.
• Ensure installations comply with project specifications, manufacturer requirements, safety standards, and applicable mechanical codes.
• Oversee equipment startups, commissioning activities, punch lists, and project closeout.
• Build strong relationships with customers, general contractors, vendors, and internal departments through proactive communication.
• Maintain accurate project documentation, schedules, change orders, and progress updates.
• Mentor and develop installation technicians while fostering a culture of accountability, craftsmanship, and continuous improvement.

Skills

HVACR installation

Team leadership

Blueprints reading

Troubleshooting

Project management

Safety compliance

Job description

Rite Air Mechanical is seeking an experienced Installation Manager (Commercial) to lead our HVACR installation team in the Moorestown, NJ area. The role requires moving from the tools into leadership and overseeing multiple projects from start to finish.

The successful candidate will review drawings, coordinate manpower, manage startups and commissioning, and ensure on-time, on-budget delivery while maintaining high safety and quality standards.