Next Level HVAC Energy Management Systems
Group Operations Manager
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Important information
Contract type:
Freelance / Contract
Salary:
$150,000 – $195,000 / year
Location:
Redwood City, CA, USA
Work mode:
Onsite
Published on:
9 October 2026
What they need
Highly experienced in management of HVAC DDC Control’s Project. This individual has a deep understanding of the many systems installed and maintained within the division. May act as lead to assist others on very complex projects tasks. Also provides mentoring and direct supervision on projects.
Job Duties & Responsibilities:
Provides direct supervision technically and developmentally to assigned employees, including but not limited to HR functions, financial and technical training and mentoring, and day to day support to ensure efficient and productive workflow for the operations team
Provide input to sales and operations regarding the technical and business considerations for construction and service projects, including but not limited to estimating, timing, special resource needs, or other aspects peculiar to specific projects
Managers to ensure appropriate staffing levels for all aspect of operations team need based on employee skill sets
Determine if customer expectation aligns with Next Levels’ and be achieved based upon estimate or contractual scope.
Ensure projects are booked appropriately with necessary forms completed for internal and external documentation
Ensure that each assigned project has accurately forecasted cost for each area of the project and ensure that they are tracked to achieve budgeted and forecasted goals.
Oversee material needs and timing to maximize cash flow and material efficiency
Manage assigned Installation Specialists or Field Mechanics in coordination with outside contractors to achieve the best cash flow and installation productivity on assigned projects
Complete and assess monthly WIP re-forecast and keeps necessary documentation to manage ongoing project or employee issues as they appear on the WIP over time
Ensure that assigned projects are invoiced correctly and is involved in collections activities to minimize collections aging
Be able to recommend technical solutions to both the operations team and the sales team
Identifies change order opportunities and coordinates with sales to document, pursue, and book them
Provide support to operations team and other contractors to solve building operating issues that go beyond the controls or special systems operations
Communicate with internal employees to ensure that labor hours are accurate and timely, taking into consideration that the estimated productivity is achieved in all areas
Provide leadership and input to others as request or required to assist in the accurate estimation, design, installation, start up, commissioning, and training for building systems
Communicate with external organizations such as consulting engineers, building owners, and other contractors to ensure accurate and timely engineering
Review all engineered submittals ensuring adherence to scope, budget, and customer expectations as well as location standards
Works with direct reports to assist them in their development of personal goals, review these goals with direct reports throughout the year and provide annual review as well as administration of salaries for these direct reports
Other duties will be assigned as needed
Skills & Qualifications:
Two-year technical degree in HVAC or Electronics related studies preferred
An undergraduate degree in Electrical or Mechanical related studies is preferred
Other technical experience such as on the job training programs, etc. may meet this requirement
Experience and expertise including but not limited to:
An understanding of basic computer systems including MS Office Suite of products
The ability to configure and debug basic computer problems
Some experience with programming
Ability to troubleshoot basic electric and electronic circuitry including reading and interpreting electrical and electronic diagrams
A working understanding of AC power circuitry including breakers, multi-phase power, etc. (120VAC and greater)
Ability to communicate verbally and in writing
Ability to understand the issues and perceptions others have
Creatively and successfully work through issues to achieve a successful outcome for customer and employee satisfaction
Thorough understanding of HVAC operations within a facility
Understanding of the DDC that control buildings
Understand the other systems involved in the mechanical and electrical portions of building controls
Experience to provide extensive integration support for a multitude of building systems
A strong business and financial awareness and the ability to apply these to a portfolio of projects to maximize cash flow, profits, and customer and employee satisfaction
Essential Functions:
Be able to sit for an extended period of time
Be able to lift and carry ladders, drawings, personal computers, material, etc.
Be able to spend significant time standing and walking on construction sites.
Be able to climb several flights of stairs or ladders throughout a typical day on a construction site.
Maintain a satisfactory driving record which, per Next Level’s vehicle policy, allows the individual to drive a company vehicle.
Be physically able to kneel, stoop and crawl.
Employee Benefits:
Medical
Dental
Vision
401K w/ company match
Paid Vacation/Sick/Holidays
Highly experienced in management of HVAC DDC Control’s Project. This individual has a deep understanding of the many systems installed and maintained within the division. May act as lead to assist others on very complex projects tasks. Also provides mentoring and direct supervision on projects.
Job Duties & Responsibilities:
Provides direct supervision technically and developmentally to assigned employees, including but not limited to HR functions, financial and technical training and mentoring, and day to day support to ensure efficient and productive workflow for the operations team
Provide input to sales and operations regarding the technical and business considerations for construction and service projects, including but not limited to estimating, timing, special resource needs, or other aspects peculiar to specific projects
Managers to ensure appropriate staffing levels for all aspect of operations team need based on employee skill sets
Determine if customer expectation aligns with Next Levels’ and be achieved based upon estimate or contractual scope.
Ensure projects are booked appropriately with necessary forms completed for internal and external documentation
Ensure that each assigned project has accurately forecasted cost for each area of the project and ensure that they are tracked to achieve budgeted and forecasted goals.
Oversee material needs and timing to maximize cash flow and material efficiency
Manage assigned Installation Specialists or Field Mechanics in coordination with outside contractors to achieve the best cash flow and installation productivity on assigned projects
Complete and assess monthly WIP re-forecast and keeps necessary documentation to manage ongoing project or employee issues as they appear on the WIP over time
Ensure that assigned projects are invoiced correctly and is involved in collections activities to minimize collections aging
Be able to recommend technical solutions to both the operations team and the sales team
Identifies change order opportunities and coordinates with sales to document, pursue, and book them
Provide support to operations team and other contractors to solve building operating issues that go beyond the controls or special systems operations
Communicate with internal employees to ensure that labor hours are accurate and timely, taking into consideration that the estimated productivity is achieved in all areas
Provide leadership and input to others as request or required to assist in the accurate estimation, design, installation, start up, commissioning, and training for building systems
Communicate with external organizations such as consulting engineers, building owners, and other contractors to ensure accurate and timely engineering
Review all engineered submittals ensuring adherence to scope, budget, and customer expectations as well as location standards
Works with direct reports to assist them in their development of personal goals, review these goals with direct reports throughout the year and provide annual review as well as administration of salaries for these direct reports
Other duties will be assigned as needed
Skills & Qualifications:
Two-year technical degree in HVAC or Electronics related studies preferred
An undergraduate degree in Electrical or Mechanical related studies is preferred
Other technical experience such as on the job training programs, etc. may meet this requirement
Experience and expertise including but not limited to:
An understanding of basic computer systems including MS Office Suite of products
The ability to configure and debug basic computer problems
Some experience with programming
Ability to troubleshoot basic electric and electronic circuitry including reading and interpreting electrical and electronic diagrams
A working understanding of AC power circuitry including breakers, multi-phase power, etc. (120VAC and greater)
Ability to communicate verbally and in writing
Ability to understand the issues and perceptions others have
Creatively and successfully work through issues to achieve a successful outcome for customer and employee satisfaction
Thorough understanding of HVAC operations within a facility
Understanding of the DDC that control buildings
Understand the other systems involved in the mechanical and electrical portions of building controls
Experience to provide extensive integration support for a multitude of building systems
A strong business and financial awareness and the ability to apply these to a portfolio of projects to maximize cash flow, profits, and customer and employee satisfaction
Essential Functions:
Be able to sit for an extended period of time
Be able to lift and carry ladders, drawings, personal computers, material, etc.
Be able to spend significant time standing and walking on construction sites.
Be able to climb several flights of stairs or ladders throughout a typical day on a construction site.
Maintain a satisfactory driving record which, per Next Level’s vehicle policy, allows the individual to drive a company vehicle.
Be physically able to kneel, stoop and crawl.
Employee Benefits:
Medical
Dental
Vision
401K w/ company match
Paid Vacation/Sick/Holidays
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