Vice President of Operations

Job Type


Full-time

Description

ACS is a leading manufacturers' representative firm specializing in HVAC and advanced thermal management solutions. With a strong foundation in the Texas commercial HVAC market, ACS has built a reputation for technical expertise, trusted partnerships, and consistent project delivery.

The firm is at the forefront of the rapidly growing data center cooling sector, partnering with innovative manufacturers to deliver cutting-edge liquid cooling solutions across North America. By combining deep industry knowledge, strong manufacturer relationships, and a solutions-driven approach, ACS supports customers ranging from commercial developers to hyperscale data center operators.

ACS is experiencing significant growth as demand accelerates for high-efficiency HVAC systems and next-generation cooling technologies, creating an exciting opportunity for leaders who want to shape the future of mission-critical infrastructure.

Position Summary

The Vice President of Operations will provide executive leadership over all operational functions for a growing HVAC and Liquid Cooling manufacturers' representative firm. This role is responsible for the successful delivery of both traditional HVAC systems in Texas and advanced Liquid Cooling solutions for data centers across North America.

Reporting directly to the Principals, the VP of Operations will lead teams of Project Managers, Engineers, and Field Technicians to ensure excellence in project execution, operational efficiency, safety, and customer satisfaction. This executive will drive scalable processes to support the company's growth in both the regional commercial HVAC market in Texas and the rapidly expanding data center cooling sector nationwide.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide strategic and operational leadership for all project delivery activities, including traditional HVAC installations in Texas and Liquid Cooling deployments for hyperscale, enterprise, and colocation data centers across North America.

• Oversee the full project lifecycle for both HVAC and Liquid Cooling projects - from pre-construction planning and coordination through installation, testing, commissioning, and final handover.

• Manage and develop a team of Project Managers, Senior Engineers, and Technicians across multiple regions, fostering a high-performance culture focused on quality, safety, and results.

• Ensure all projects are delivered on time, within budget, and meet or exceed customer and manufacturer expectations.

• Direct operations for traditional HVAC systems (new construction, retrofits, and service) primarily in the Texas market.

• Lead the execution of complex Liquid Cooling projects (direct-to-chip, immersion, rear-door heat exchangers, etc.) integrated with facility HVAC infrastructure nationwide.

• Collaborate closely with the Sales team, manufacturers, and engineering partners to convert opportunities into successful projects.

• Develop and implement standardized processes, tools, and best practices for project management, risk mitigation, quality control, and operational excellence.

• Manage overall operational financial performance, including project forecasting, cost control, margin management, and profitability.

• Champion safety programs and ensure full compliance with all regulatory, industry, and customer safety standards.

• Serve as the key escalation point for project-related issues with customers, general contractors, and partners.

• Support strategic planning, resource allocation, capacity forecasting, and business development initiatives.

• Stay current with industry trends in both traditional HVAC and advanced data center cooling technologies, standards (ASHRAE, Uptime Institute, etc.), and best practices.

• Onboarding New Employees to the Role : Successfully onboard new team members to the role by delivering structured role-specific training, introducing key processes, tools, and systems, setting clear performance expectations, and providing ongoing support and resources during the initial 30-90 days to ensure rapid productivity, confidence, and seamless integration into daily operations.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Construction Management, or a related technical discipline (Master's degree preferred).

• 12+ years of progressive experience in HVAC and mechanical systems, with significant exposure to both commercial HVAC and data center projects.

• 6+ years of senior leadership experience managing multi-regional operations and large teams of project managers and technicians.

• Demonstrated success delivering both traditional HVAC projects in commercial/institutional markets and complex liquid cooling projects in data centers.

• Strong technical knowledge of HVAC systems, liquid cooling technologies (CDUs, cold plates, manifolds, immersion, etc.), and data center infrastructure.

• Proven ability to manage operations across multiple geographies, with a focus on scaling teams and processes.

• Excellent leadership, communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.