HVAC Service Operations Manager

About Us 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 centres, healthcare, pharmaceuticals, advanced manufacturing, and higher education. For more than 140years, JohnsonControls 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. HVAC Service Manager JohnsonControls helps customers create safe, efficient, and reliable building environments. In this role, you will lead a truck‑based service business that supports customer satisfaction, operational excellence, and profitable growth across the assigned territory. Role Overview Under general direction, the HVAC Truck Based Service Manager manages the service team, service assets, and execution of the truck‑based business. The role is responsible for growing labor and material business, delivering customer satisfaction plans, and supporting revenue, gross margin, and service asset management. Success in this role comes from strong leadership, disciplined business planning, and a consistent focus on team development and customer outcomes. Key Responsibilities Lead the execution of the truck‑based service business and maintain consistent delivery systems across the territory. Manage branch service business plans, financial plans, revenue forecasts, and gross margin performance. Drive profitable growth through effective management of people, financial resources, and material assets. Develop strategic operating plans that align with service sales and account goals. Build and retain customer relationships through networking in the local business, governmental, and professional community. Review proposals, estimates, and account assignments with Sales to support accurate and effective service execution. Audit service operations, support contractual obligations, and take action to improve customer satisfaction and performance. Recruit, hire, coach, and retain service support staff while supporting performance reviews and development plans. How You Will Do It Lead with accountability, safety, and integrity so the team knows what success looks like and how to deliver it. Stay close to the work by reviewing operations, proposals, and financial results regularly, then remove obstacles that slow the team or affect the customer. Use monthly one‑on‑ones, operational reviews, and clear performance expectations to build a culture of coaching, candor, and continuous improvement. Work as one team with Sales, matrix partners, and field leaders to balance account ownership, resource needs, and customer commitments. Apply standardized tools, systems, and service processes consistently so execution is reliable, measurable, and cost effective. Make decisions based on service performance, pricing, gross margin, and customer feedback, then adjust quickly when results need to improve. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in engineering or business, or equivalent work experience. Eight to ten or more years of progressively more responsible operations management experience in the service industry. Five or more years of direct management experience. Experience in HVAC, building controls, or a similar service delivery environment. High‑level competence in written and verbal communication. Strong presentation skills and the ability to speak to large audiences. Ability to lead and direct diverse teams. Basic financial and accounting knowledge. Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and a Windows‑based environment. Ability to travel up to 50% of the time. Previous sales or account management experience. (Nice to have) Industry networking experience within local business, technical, or community organizations. (Nice to have) Technical school training or a diploma in electronic or mechanical systems. (Nice to have) Five or more years in a service management role directing a similar service team. (Nice to have) Why Join Us Competitive salary, paid vacation, holidays, and sick time, with 15 days of vacation in the first year. Comprehensive benefits package including 401K, medical, dental, and vision care, available day one. HIRING SALARY RANGE $89,400K-$125,000. (Salary to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data.) This role offers a competitive Bonus plan that will take into account individual, group, and corporate performance. This position includes a competitive benefits package. The posted salary range reflects the target compensation for this role. Johnson Controls International plc. is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a qualified individual with a disability or any other characteristic protected by law. Your buildings have a purpose Your buildings have a purpose. They are places for people to live or work. Facilities for learning or healing. Venues for entertainment and shopping. Sites for the specialized storage of tangible goods or mission‑critical data. Your buildings have a huge variety of functions; they are central to your mission. This is where Johnson Controls comes in, helping drive the outcomes that matter most. Through a full range of systems and digital solutions, we make your buildings smarter. A smarter building is safer, more comfortable, more efficient, and, ultimately, more sustainable. Most important, smarter buildings let you focus more intensely on your unique mission. Better for your people. Better for your bottom line. Better for the planet. At Johnson Controls At Johnson Controls, we’ve been making buildings smarter since 1885, and our capabilities, depth of innovation experience, and global reach have been growing ever since. Today, we offer the world’s largest portfolio of building products, technologies, software, and services; we put that portfolio to work to transform the environments where people live, work, learn and play. #J-18808-Ljbffr