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.