HVAC Operations Manager at Advanced Air Systems – Ft. Lauderdale, Florida

Are you a dynamic leader ready to take your career to the next level? We’re looking for an HVAC Production Operations Manager to join our team at Advanced Air Systems! If you thrive in fast-paced environments, love building high-performing teams, and want to make a real impact in Florida’s premier HVAC division, we want to meet you.

Company SummaryEstablished in 1994, Advanced Air Systems is an Experienced HVAC Contractor specialized in air conditioning installations, repairs, and maintenance solutions for residential and commercial customers throughout the state of Florida.

Advanced Air Systems is a division of Advanced Roofing Inc., Florida’s premier commercial re-roofing and solar energy contractors. Our deep construction heritage combined with in-house divisions of roofing, HVAC, sheet metal, cranes, trash removal, lightning protection, and renewable energy allows us to offer unmatched heating and cooling solutions that distinguish as from traditional contractors who do not have these resources.

COMPANY CULTUREWith more than 500 employees, Advanced Roofing continues to promote the core values that shaped the foundation of our family business nearly 40 years ago. We believe that our people are our best asset and the cornerstone of our success. Each of us brings a unique passion for what we do and together, everyone achieves more.

Our leadership is built on the foundation of honesty, integrity, dedication, and the belief that price is what you pay; value is what you get.

Our commitment to quality goes beyond our work. To us, quality also means improving the life and well-being of our neighbors. That is why we invest in supporting the causes that better the communities in which we live and work.

What makes us Advanced? Each of our associates travels a unique path. Yet our personal and professional values are aligned to make our business thrive. Performance drives our company through the lens of service and integrity.

Why Us?

We are a family-owned business who believe people are our best asset

We are dedicated and strongly believe in the importance of work/life balance

We are a dog friendly environment

We believe in TEAM work (Together Everyone Accomplishes More)

Room for growth within the HVAC Department!

Competitive pay

Full benefits

Receive on the job training

Refer a friend and receive a bonus of up to $2,000!

Over 8.5 million Sq. Ft of work and materials available!

Key Responsibilities

Collaborate daily with Project Managers and Project Coordinator on schedules, submittals/RFIs, permits, inspections, material takeoffs, purchase orders, delivery sequencing, and closeout documentation.

Lead Superintendents, Foremen, and Field Staff: set goals, assign work, verify results, run huddles, ride-alongs, and 1:1s.

Assess, recruit, and hire field staff; manage onboarding and skill verification.

Partner with Safety for pre-construction JSSAs and ensure corrective actions and stop-work culture.

Monitor driver safety via telematics; coach and escalate per policy.

Own 3–6-week look-ahead schedules; publish weekly crew schedules and daily line-ups.

Ensure timely material takeoffs and early PO releases; execute recovery plans for shortages.

Call in inspections, use pre-inspection checklists, and target first-time pass.

Plan and control labor and costs; manage overtime and recovery plans.

Coordinate operations and logistics: cranes, lifts, shutdowns, site access, and commissioning.

Enforce quality standards, minimize punch items, and drive fast closeout.

Ensure complete daily reports and tagged progress photos.

Review time cards daily; correct discrepancies promptly.

Uphold commercial discipline; route changes through RFI/CO and protect margin.

Direct subcontractors on safety, quality, schedule, and scope; approve invoices.

Attend and contribute to weekly meetings; publish pre-reads and minutes on time.

Skills, Experience, and Knowledge Required 

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Operations or related field preferred

Experience

7+ years in commercial HVAC construction, with 3+ years leading field operations/superintendents.

Proven delivery of multi-trade mechanical projects (duct, hydronics, controls, commissioning).

Hands-on experience with ACC/Procore and BusyBusy (or equivalent); FieldPoint familiarity a plus.

Applied lean construction (Last Planner, PPC, constraint removal, A3, 5S) and earned-value labor control.

Safety partnership experience and driver-safety coaching using telematics.

Field hiring, onboarding, performance coaching, and improvement planning.

Track record of first-time inspection passes, minimal punch lists, rapid closeout, and strong client communication.

Skills & Requirements

Minimum 18 years of age

Must be able to lift 100 IBS or more

Valid driver’s license and insurable driving record

Successful Pre-Employment Drug

Working Conditions | Environment | Special Requirements

Full time onsite

Ability to work in a safe professional manner adhering to all regulatory requirements including, OSHA, State and Federal regulations.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

Employees will be subject to the random drug and alcohol testing upon reasonable suspicion or any other regulatory requirement.

The company is a “dog friendly” environment.

General Commitment for All Employees

Commitment to Company values and complies with Company norms, policies, directives, and procedures.

Follows all safety procedures and protocols.

Honors and protects confidential and proprietary documents and information.

Satisfies work schedule requirements.

The job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of all activities, duties or responsibilities required to be performed by the employee. Performs all other duties as assigned.

We are an equal opportunity employer of protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.

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