Business Unit Manager - Mechanical, HVAC & Plumbing

Business Unit Manager – Mechanical, HVAC & Plumbing

Location: Lutz, FL (Tampa Area)

Employment Type: Full-Time | Direct Hire

Work Arrangement: 100% Onsite | Tampa Office or Project Sites

Travel: 20–30% Regional/In-State Travel

Salary: $120,000–$156,000 annually

Additional Compensation: Discretionary Annual Bonus

Allowances: $80/Month Phone Allowance + Monthly Vehicle Allowance (Amount TBD)

Travel Expenses: Reimbursed | No Per Diem

Relocation: Local Candidates Preferred; Relocation Candidates Considered

Position Overview

Wheeler Staffing Partners is seeking an experienced Business Unit Manager – Mechanical, HVAC & Plumbing for a full-time, direct-hire opportunity in the Tampa, FL area.

This senior leadership position is responsible for overseeing the operations, financial performance, profitability, growth, and successful execution of large-scale commercial and healthcare mechanical construction projects.

The ideal candidate has 8+ years of experience in commercial HVAC and plumbing systems , including 3+ years of leadership experience managing large-scale commercial or healthcare projects . This individual will lead project management, field operations, business development, financial planning, and workforce development while ensuring operational excellence and customer satisfaction.

Key Responsibilities

Business Unit Leadership & Operations

• Provide strategic and operational leadership for mechanical, HVAC, and plumbing construction operations.
• Oversee business unit performance, project execution, profitability, safety, and customer satisfaction.
• Develop and implement annual business plans, operational budgets, and growth strategies.
• Lead project managers, superintendents, field supervisors, and support personnel.
• Establish performance goals and drive accountability across business operations.
• Identify opportunities to improve productivity, operational efficiency, and project delivery.

Financial Management & Business Performance

• Manage business unit financial performance, including revenue, profitability, cash flow, backlog, and resource utilization.
• Develop and monitor operating budgets, financial forecasts, and business performance metrics.
• Review project financials, labor costs, schedules, procurement commitments, and profitability.
• Identify financial and operational risks and implement corrective action plans.
• Support strategic planning, cost management, and long-term business growth.

Project Management & Execution

• Provide executive oversight of large-scale commercial and healthcare HVAC and plumbing construction projects.
• Ensure projects meet contractual requirements, budgets, schedules, safety standards, and quality expectations.
• Oversee project staffing, labor productivity, procurement, scheduling, and resource allocation.
• Review project status reports, change orders, risk assessments, and recovery plans.
• Collaborate with project management and field leadership to resolve operational challenges.
• Drive consistent project execution and continuous process improvement.

Business Development & Client Relationships

• Develop and maintain relationships with owners, general contractors, developers, engineers, architects, and key stakeholders.
• Support business development initiatives, project pursuits, estimating reviews, and contract negotiations.
• Identify opportunities for new business, market expansion, and repeat customer relationships.
• Partner with preconstruction and operations teams to evaluate project opportunities and associated risks.
• Serve as a senior point of contact for customer escalations and strategic client relationships.

Safety, Compliance & Risk Management

• Promote a strong safety culture across all projects and business operations.
• Ensure compliance with applicable safety regulations, contractual requirements, and company policies.
• Identify and mitigate operational, financial, contractual, and project execution risks.
• Implement initiatives to improve safety performance, quality, and operational consistency.

Team Leadership & Development

• Recruit, develop, mentor, and manage project managers, superintendents, and operational leaders.
• Support workforce planning, staffing strategies, succession planning, and leadership development.
• Conduct performance evaluations and establish accountability for operational results.
• Foster a collaborative, results-driven work environment focused on continuous improvement.

Required Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in commercial HVAC, mechanical, and/or plumbing systems.
• 3+ years of leadership experience managing large-scale commercial or healthcare construction projects.
• Demonstrated experience overseeing mechanical construction operations, project execution, business performance, and financial management.
• Strong knowledge of commercial HVAC and plumbing construction processes, project scheduling, procurement, and labor management.
• Experience managing operating budgets, project profitability, financial forecasts, and business unit performance.
• Proven ability to lead project managers, field supervisors, and cross-functional teams.
• Strong understanding of contract administration, business development, risk management, and customer relationship management.
• Excellent leadership, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field; equivalent relevant work experience will be considered
• Ability to work 100% onsite at the Tampa-area office or assigned project sites.
• Willingness to travel approximately 20–30% to regional project locations.

Preferred Qualifications

• Active state Mechanical, Plumbing, or HVAC Contractor License.
• Experience managing large-scale healthcare facilities or complex commercial mechanical construction projects.
• Previous experience leading a mechanical construction business unit, regional operations team, or multiple concurrent projects.
• Experience developing business growth strategies and managing profit and loss (P&L) performance.
• Established relationships within the commercial construction, mechanical contracting, or healthcare construction industries.

Apply Today!

Wheeler Staffing Partners is actively seeking an experienced Business Unit Manager with a strong background in commercial mechanical, HVAC, and plumbing construction for this opportunity in Lutz, FL (Tampa area)

If you have a proven track record of leading large-scale construction projects, managing financial performance, and driving operational success, apply today for consideration!

Wheeler Staffing Partners is an Equal Opportunity Employer.