Damuth Trane (Voted as one of the Best Places to Work in Virginia for 2020) is seeking a Service Area Operations Leader for our office in Chesapeake, Virginia.

**Damuth Trane has provided comfort solutions for commercial, industrial, educational, government, and healthcare facilities since 1970. As the local Trane franchise, Damuth Trane represents a full line of HVAC equipment, service, controls and parts. Damuth Trane has been honored as one of the Best Places to Work in Virginia since 2011. 

General Info
Job Type: Full-Time

The Mission
The Damuth recruiting team is searching for a high performing Service Area Operations Leader to provide exceptional customer service to internal and external customers. The Service Area Operations Leader will be responsible for the leadership of area service operations, associates, and service fulfillment processes. Leadership includes establishment and achievement of team objectives and goals consistent with overall department strategy. Responsible also for satisfied clients and profit performance and personnel development and operational excellence.

Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Bachelor’s degree (B.A.) or equivalent in Finance, Business Administration, Management, or equivalent; five (5) years related experience and/or training; OR equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum of 3-5 years leadership experience in HVAC Service
• Demonstrated understanding of Commercial HVAC Systems, Energy Management and Building Automation Systems and contract administration.
• Basic accounting skills (double entry accounting, accrual, etc.)
• Financial experience of service operations business (budgeting, planning, margins, estimating, burden labor calculations, etc.)
• Experience in development and growth of a high-performance team.
• Desired experience developing and mentoring mid-level leaders in advancing leadership skills
• Required experience developing and implementing formal leadership training protocols.
• Knowledge of Windows, Microsoft products, and service estimating.

Other Requirements

• Willingness to work extended hours when required
• Ability to pass drug screening
• Ability to pass formal background check
• Ability to prove U.S. Employment eligibility
• Required - Valid Driver’s license and good driving record required
• Willing to travel locally as required
• Mobility within the office and on jobsite

A Day in the Life
You will be responsible for coordinating with Contracting Team Leader, PMs, and Superintendents to maintain great client experience when multiple teams are working at a client site. Also, you will ensure quality standards of all service operations processes and functions required for safe execution of work and client satisfaction. This includes analyzing performance of assigned teams by developing and tracking metrics relevant to current practices and standards. You will be responsible for internal communications flow relative to the fulfillment process. The Service Area Operations Leader will be responsible mentoring and training Service Team Leaders in leadership and management practices, helps to develop formal leadership training protocols. Other responsibilities may also be assigned.

What Sets Us Apart

• We have been honored as one of the Best Places to Work in Virginia for nine consecutive years.
• We want to do all we can to maintain the health of our community and continue to improve the living conditions.
• We offer an excellent benefits package with associates’ interests in mind (medical, dental, vision, company paid life insurance, company paid short-term and long-term disability, 401k contribution, paid parental leave, tuition reimbursement, and more!)

How to Apply

Go to the following website and apply online: http://www.damuth.com/careers/

Please note that applications and resumes are accepted online only. If you do not have access to the internet, you may use the online resources at our main office. Please call Human Resources at (757) 558-0200 in advance to schedule an appointment to apply.

Damuth Trane is an at-will employer; employed associates and Damuth Trane are free to end the employment relationship at any time, with or without notice or cause.

EOE including Disability/Vets, Drug Free Workplace

EEO Statement 
The Company is an equal opportunity employer as well as a government contractor that shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-300.5(a), which prohibits discrimination against qualified protected Veterans and the requirements of 41 CFR 60-741.5(A), which prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals on the basis of disability.