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HVAC Location Manager

Topline Heating & Air, East Canton, OH, United States


Location Manager – Residential HVAC Installation

TopLine Heating & Air
Starting at $85,000+ (Base $85K–$95K + Bonus Potential)
Full-Time | Monday–Friday + Flexibility (Some Saturdays Required)
Join Our 5-Star, Family-Oriented Team

At TopLine Heating & Air, we’re growing fast and looking for a goal-oriented, high-achieving Location Manager who thrives in a fast-paced, field-driven leadership role. If you’re passionate about delivering exceptional customer service, leading high-performing teams, and driving operational excellence—we want you on our team.
What We Offer

Medical benefits starting the 1st of the month after hire

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation & paid holidays

Paid training & career development

Company vehicle + fuel card

Company phone & laptop

Strong, supportive, family-oriented culture

Position Overview

The Location Manager – Residential HVAC Installation owns full operational execution for our residential installation division. You will ensure all scheduled installs are completed on time, on budget, and done right the first time.
This is a field-first leadership role—you’ll lead from job sites, coach teams in real time, and build a culture of accountability and performance.
Key Responsibilities

Install Execution & Performance (COTIF Ownership)

Own performance using COTIF (Complete On Time In Full)

Ensure installs:
Start on time

Are completed same-day when scheduled

Meet quality & professionalism standards

Eliminate install rollovers, callbacks, and warranty issues

Ensure accurate job closeouts for revenue reporting

Crew Leadership & Accountability

Lead 3–15 installation crews (14+ team members)

Set daily expectations for:
Load-up & departure times

Job completion standards

Conduct job site visits, ride-alongs, and coaching sessions

Address underperformance quickly: Coach → Correct → Replace

Warehouse & Inventory Control

Oversee warehouse operations and coordination

Ensure accurate job staging and stocked trucks

Maintain inventory through cycle counts & full audits

Eliminate shortages, shrinkage, and disorganization

Warranty & Quality Control

Track and reduce install-related callbacks

Enforce 1-year install quality standards

Drive continuous improvement through root cause analysis and training

Financial & Operational Discipline

Ensure accurate revenue reporting through job completion

Own key metrics:
Revenue vs. projection

Callback & rollover rates

Enforce Accounts Receivable collection processes in the field

Customer Experience

Ensure clean, professional job sites (booties, drop cloths, etc.)

Monitor customer satisfaction and resolve escalations quickly

Team Development & Culture

Build a culture of ownership, urgency, and accountability

Develop team members:
Helpers → Leads → Leaders

Promote top performers and address low performance

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

COTIF (Primary Metric)

Install & warranty callback rates

Install rollover rate

Revenue accuracy

Inventory variance

AR collection compliance

Safety adherence

What You Bring

3+ years of HVAC installation or field leadership experience

Proven success managing crews and job site execution

Strong knowledge of residential HVAC systems & install processes

Ability to lead in the field and make real-time decisions

Excellent communication, coaching, and conflict resolution skills

EPA Certification

Valid Driver’s License

Ability to train full HVAC installations

Leadership Traits for Success

Ownership mindset—no excuses, only solutions

Field-driven—lead where the work happens

Direct communicator—clear, firm, and constructive

High urgency—fast-paced and results-driven

Process-oriented—build scalable systems

Performance-focused—results over activity

Compensation Structure
Base Salary: $85,000 – $95,000

Quarterly Bonus (target ~10% annually):
70% COTIF performance

20% Inventory control

10% Safety

Ready to Lead and Make an Impact?

If you’re a driven HVAC leader ready to take ownership of operations and build a high-performing team, apply today and grow with TopLine Heating & Air.

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