Senior HVAC Technician

ABM Industries; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 44,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Veteran friendly employer

Job summary

ABM Industries is seeking a Senior HVAC Technician to oversee field execution of commercial and industrial HVAC projects. This role focuses on supervising technicians and subcontractors, coordinating daily activities, and ensuring installations meet scope, schedule, and specifications on site.

The position is field-based, providing direct on-site leadership for workmanship, safety, and productivity while supporting project management with budgets and scope delivery.

Qualifications

• 5+ years hands-on experience in commercial or industrial HVAC installation.
• Lead Technician or Supervisor experience preferred.
• Able to read drawings, specifications and installation docs.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day field execution of HVAC projects and supervise technicians and subcontractors.
• Coordinate daily work activities, sequencing, and manpower with Project Managers.
• Enforce safety policies, quality standards, and ABM workmanship requirements on site.
• Mentor technicians and lead personnel through coaching and feedback.
• Submit field reports and support project meetings as needed.

Skills

Leadership

Reading drawings

HVAC systems knowledge

Field coordination

Mentoring/leadership

Job description

ABM is seeking an experienced Senior HVAC Technician to oversee day-to-day field execution of commercial and industrial HVAC projects. This role is primarily field-based and responsible for supervising technicians and subcontractors, coordinating daily work activities, enforcing safety and quality standards, and ensuring projects are installed according to scope, schedule, and specifications.

The Senior HVAC Technician is a working leader who provides direct oversight in the field, supports project management teams, and serves as the primary on-site authority for workmanship, safety, and productivity. This position also supports the project management function with budgeted cost, contracted scope and completed execution of services on-time; it does not carry full project financial ownership or P&L responsibility but is focused on quality and execution, rather than administrative project management.

Pay:

$32.00 - $36.00 per hour pay rate (U.S. Dollars)

The pay listed is the hourly range or the hourly rate for this position. A specific offer will vary based on applicant's experience, skills, abilities, geographic location, and alignment with market data

Benefit Information:

ABM offers a comprehensive benefits package. For information about ABM's benefits, visit ABM Employee Benefits | Front Line Team Members

ABM is a military and veteran friendly employer, veterans and candidates with military experience encouraged to apply. Military Occupational Specialty Code: 91E, 91C, EM, HT, MK, DC, 1161, 1341, 3E1X1

Project Execution Support

• Execute work in accordance with approved project plans, drawings, schedules, and specifications
• Coordinate closely with Project Managers regarding manpower needs, sequencing, and progress
• Monitor job progress and report field status, risks, and constraints to project leadership
• Assist with startup, commissioning, punch lists, and closeout activities

Safety & Quality

• Enforce ABM safety policies, OSHA requirements, and site-specific safety plans
• Conduct regular safety briefings and job hazard analyses (JHAs)
• Perform quality inspections to ensure installations meet ABM standards, manufacturer requirements, and applicable codes
• Address rework or deficiencies promptly to maintain schedule and quality

Materials, Equipment & Logistics

• Coordinate delivery, staging, and use of materials and equipment at job sites
• Ensure proper care and use of tools, vehicles, and company equipment
• Assist with tracking materials and reporting shortages or delays

Customer & Team Interaction

• Represent ABM professionally on job sites and interact with customers, inspectors, and other trades as needed
• Resolve field-level issues with customers or site personnel and elevate when appropriate
• Mentor and develop technicians and lead personnel through coaching and feedback

Administrative & Reporting (Limited)

• Submit daily or weekly field reports, time tracking, and installation documentation as required
• Support payroll accuracy by verifying hours worked
• Participate in project meetings as needed to support execution

Experience

• 5 plus years of hands-on experience in commercial or industrial HVAC installation
• Prior experience as a Lead Technician, Foreman, or Supervisor strongly preferred
• Experience with retrofit, replacement, and mechanical system installations

Technical Knowledge

• Strong working knowledge of HVAC systems including RTUs, chillers, boilers, piping, and controls
• Ability to read and interpret drawings, specifications, and installation documents
• Familiarity with building automation systems (BAS) preferred

Leadership & Communication

• Proven ability to lead field crews and subcontractors effectively
• Strong communication skills with technicians, project managers, and customers
• Ability to resolve field issues quickly and professionally