HVAC Service Operations Manager
Johnson Controls, a global leader in thermal management, mission-critical building systems, energy efficiency, and decarbonization, helps customers use energy more productively, reduce carbon emissions, and operate with the precision and resilience required in rapidly expanding industries such as data centers, healthcare, pharmaceuticals, advanced manufacturing, and higher education. For more than 140 years, Johnson Controls has delivered performance where it really matters. Backed by advanced technology, lifecycle services and an industry-leading field organization, we elevate customer performance, turn goals into real-world results, and help move society forward.
What We Offer
- Competitive base salary and a comprehensive bonus program
- Three weeks paid vacation in a calendar year, holidays, sick time, and three PTO days
- Comprehensive benefits package including 401K, medical, dental, and vision care – available day one
- Extensive product and on-the-job/cross-training opportunities
- Encouraging and collaborative team environment
- Dedication to safety through our Zero Harm policy
- Scheduling and management support
- JCI Employee discount programs (The Loop by Perk Spot)
Responsibilities
- Responsible for Service customer account leadership, including Labor and Material growth and execution of the Service business, for the team’s customer base
- Drives profitability and productivity of the team
- Manages customer relationship development and satisfaction
- Responsible for employee development and retention and for safety program compliance
- Set and monitor goals for customer account gross margin delivery and profitability, including Planned Services Agreements and Labor & Materials (L&M) work
- Drives L&M growth through Technicians and Team Leads
- Leads the execution efforts of assigned Service business to include warranty-related customer issues
- Responsible for procuring and maintaining fleet and tools inventory
- Ensures consistency of delivery systems through supervision and audits of Technicians, Customer Service Agent, and others who are part of the service delivery process
- Reviews and approves all L&M quotations
- Responsible for budgeting, forecasting, accounts payables/receivables
- Responsible for maintaining appropriate staffing levels to accommodate existing and new business needs, hiring, training, and transitioning new employees
- Manages day-to-day performance of the service team, conducts formal performance reviews, and handles all related issues
- Responsible for safety performance and program compliance
Requirements
- Technical school training or equivalent experience in the HVAC or building controls industry
- Three or more years of management experience in a similar service deliverable environment
- Passion for leading people, as the teams are comprised of a diverse workforce with union and non-union employees
- Strong technical ability to prioritize work activities for the team, scheduling, and lead a diverse team
- Strong interpersonal, customer service, and negotiating skills
- Demonstrated competence in writing and verbal communication skills
- Basic financial accounting experience
- Demonstrated proficiency in MS Office products and basic Windows environment
Preferred Qualifications
- Diploma in Electronic or Mechanical Systems
- Five years prior experience in the HVAC or building controls industry
- Five plus years in a service management role directing a similar service deliverable team
Pay
Hiring salary range: $89,000–134,000 (determined by education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities of the applicant, internal equity, location, and alignment with market data). This role offers a competitive bonus plan that takes into account individual, group, and corporate performance.