Vice President of Operations, HVAC

Company Description

AMPAM is California’s leading design-build Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing subcontractor, specializing in high-density residential, hospitality, and commercial projects. With over 35 years of experience, AMPAM provides integrated design-build and service solutions across multifamily, hospitality, high-rise residential, mixed-use, senior, student, and affordable housing markets. Supported by a team of 1,400 professionals, AMPAM is a relationship-driven organization built on trust with employees, partners, and clients. This commitment to quality, safety, and reliability drives excellence in every phase of construction and service.

Role Description

This is a full-time, on-site role for the Vice President of Operations - HVAC in Corona, California. The Vice President will oversee daily operations, ensure alignment with strategic goals, and manage profitability and efficiency for HVAC projects. Responsibilities include sophisticated operations planning, driving operational excellence, overseeing project execution, implementing strategic objectives, and fostering positive relationships with clients, vendors, and team members. The role also entails financial oversight and ensuring customer satisfaction and safety across all projects.

Strategic Operations Leadership

• Develop and implement operational strategies for HVAC across multiple multi-family construction projects.
• Align HVAC operations with overall corporate objectives, project timelines, and quality standards.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement, labor productivity, and cost optimization.

Field Operations Management

• Oversee HVAC field teams, including superintendents, foremen, and technicians.
• Manage scheduling, labor allocation, and project coordination to meet deadlines.
• Ensure installations comply with design specifications, codes, and safety standards.

Prefabrication & Logistics

• Integrate prefabrication processes to streamline HVAC installation and reduce field labor.
• Coordinate material procurement, delivery, staging, and inventory management.
• Optimize logistics to improve project efficiency and minimize delays.

Financial & Performance Management

• Develop and manage budgets for HVAC operations and projects.
• Track labor productivity, material usage, and cost performance.
• Approve vendor contracts, procurement plans, and capital investments.

Quality & Safety

• Implement quality control programs to ensure compliance with design, codes, and company standards.
• Promote a culture of safety, ensuring adherence to OSHA and company safety policies.
• Monitor incident reports, enforce corrective actions, and maintain proactive safety measures.

Team Leadership

• Build, mentor, and lead high-performing operational and field teams.
• Conduct performance evaluations, coaching, and succession planning.
• Foster collaboration, accountability, and a continuous improvement mindset.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Serve as a key point of contact for developers, general contractors, clients, and vendors regarding HVAC operations.
• Maintain communication on project progress, challenges, and milestones.
• Resolve operational issues quickly to maintain client satisfaction and project schedules.

Qualifications

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field.
• MBA or advanced degree preferred but not required.

Experience:

• 10 years in HVAC construction operations, preferably in multi-family or large residential projects.
• 5 years in senior management or executive operations roles.
• Experience managing prefabrication, field teams, and logistics operations.
• Strong knowledge of HVAC systems, codes, and industry best practices.

Recruitment Agencies

To protect the interests of all parties, AMPAM WILL NOT accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than directly from a candidate. Any unsolicited resumes sent to AMPAM, including unsolicited resumes sent directly to AMPAM leaders/managers/coworkers or to AMPAM's database will be considered AMPAM property. AMPAM will NOT pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume. Inquiries from external recruitment agencies should be directed ONLY to our talent acquisition team.