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HVAC General Manager HT-938107
Barnett Plumbing
Full-time
On-site
Livermore, CA, United States
BARNETT PLUMBING
HVAC GENERAL MANAGER
THE PERSON
Do you thrive on building teams and driving results in a fast-paced environment? Are you passionate about creating processes that empower people and elevate service? Do you believe that leading by example and getting into the weeds when needed is part of what makes a great leader? If you love solving problems, championing growth, and never settling for "good enough," we want to talk to you!
Our ideal HVAC General Manager is/has:
Top-line focus. You think like an owner, constantly looking for opportunities to capture market share, scale revenue, and fuel sustainable growth.
Growth-oriented mindset. You've successfully led $2-$5M+ expansions and understand what it takes to elevate a business to the next level.
Strategic leadership. You don't just manage operations - you set direction, drive alignment, and lead the business toward ambitious goals.
People-builder. You're passionate about mentoring leaders, instilling accountability, and empowering teams to grow beyond what they thought possible.
Adaptable operator. You can work at both the 30,000-foot strategy level and the 3-foot detail level when needed, rolling up your sleeves without losing sight of the bigger picture.
Cultural driver. You build environments where growth, ownership, and high performance are celebrated and rewarded.
Our ideal HVAC General Manager will be excited to lead Barnett Plumbing into its next phase of growth. You will have a direct impact on our culture, our customer experience, and the success of our people. Your ability to blend strategic thinking with hands-on leadership will make you an invaluable part of our journey.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Growth & Strategy
Drive $2-$5M+ top-line revenue growth through sales strategy, marketing optimization, and customer experience innovation.
Translate the owner's vision into a scalable growth roadmap with measurable milestones.
Identify and launch new revenue streams, divisions, or services that expand market share.
Operational Leadership
Oversee day-to-day operations, ensuring profitability, quality, and customer satisfaction.
Build systems and processes that enable the business to scale efficiently.
Manage labor, materials, and margins with a keen eye on gross profit and ROI.
Sales & Marketing
Own the company's sales strategy, setting and achieving ambitious growth targets.
Oversee marketing channels, including Google/local ads, outbound campaigns, and brand visibility.
Continuously refine sales processes to maximize conversion and revenue generation.
Team Development & Accountability
Formalize leadership structures and coach managers to elevate their capacity.
Lead weekly and quarterly meetings to maintain alignment, accountability, and momentum.
Build a culture of ownership and continuous improvement across the organization.
Financial Management & Strategic Planning
Own P&L accountability for HVAC and related trades.
Develop annual budgets and multi-year growth strategies.
Partner with ownership on long-term financial planning, including expansion into additional trades.
_ This is an onsite, in-person position based in Livermore, CA _
QUALIFICATIONS
Required:
Experience managing residential HVAC teams of 5 or more people.
Full P&L responsibility for $10M+ in annual revenue.
Experience creating, implementing, and maintaining processes and procedures.
Experience leading cross-functional departments.
Solid understanding of sales and marketing fundamentals.
Preferred:
Prior hands-on plumbing field experience or management of residential plumbing teams.
P&L oversight at the $15M+ level.
Experience developing quarterly and annual budgets.
Experience designing and launching new divisions (such as plumbing, HVAC, or excavation).
Experience managing teams in electrical or HVAC services.
Local to Northern California.
Desired:
A proven track record as a turnaround leader, successfully transforming underperforming operations.
THE COMPANY - BARNETT PLUMBING
Barnett Plumbing is a respected residential service provider with 20 years of proven success and over 1,000 five-star reviews. We are entering a bold growth phase - expanding into new trades and scaling our impact. We're looking for a leader who can help write the next chapter of our story.
WHY WORK WITH US
Not private equity owned - your voice matters here.
Real autonomy in decision-making.
Big goals to grow into multiple trades over the next 9 years.
A culture that empowers and rewards growth-minded leaders.
High performers earn strong performance bonuses.
OUR CORE VALUES
Mission Driven - We know why we're here and stay focused.
Problem Solvers - Challenges = opportunities.
Craftsmen - Pride in doing it right, every time.
Embrace Feedback - Open, humble, always improving.
Extreme Ownership - We own actions and results.
SALARY: $150K - $246K with additional bonus opportunities
BENEFITS: Kaiser Gold Plan, Dental, Vision (65% for employee and dependents (dependents defined by marriage, birth or adoption) increases to 80% at 5 year anniversary, 401k retirement plan with company match on contributions up to 5%, 15 days PTO (used for sick, vacation, dr appointments, etc), 7 Paid holidays, Employee care plan including Chaplain, Chiropractic Care, & Counseling Care
_"We want to be at the park with our kids and be able to hold our heads high when we see a customer." - Josh Moog, Director of HR, Barnett Plumbing_
_ If you're ready to roll up your sleeves and drive real growth, then apply now! _
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $150,000.00 - $246,000.00 per year
Benefits:
401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
1. What experience do you have managing a residential HVAC team? How long have you sat in this seat? How many direct reports did you have?
2. What is the largest, in revenue, P&L you have managed? And how long did/have you manage(d) this P&L?
3. What experience do you have creating/implementing/maintaining processes and procedures? Give me an example of a particular process you have owned.
4. What experience do you have in leading cross-functional departments? How long have you held this responsibility?
5. Can you walk me through a time when you were responsible for driving both sales and marketing strategy? How did you develop your approach, and what specific results did your leadership achieve?
6. What are your base salary requirements? Separately, please include any expected bonus potential in your final number.
Work Location: In person
HVAC GENERAL MANAGER
THE PERSON
Do you thrive on building teams and driving results in a fast-paced environment? Are you passionate about creating processes that empower people and elevate service? Do you believe that leading by example and getting into the weeds when needed is part of what makes a great leader? If you love solving problems, championing growth, and never settling for "good enough," we want to talk to you!
Our ideal HVAC General Manager is/has:
Top-line focus. You think like an owner, constantly looking for opportunities to capture market share, scale revenue, and fuel sustainable growth.
Growth-oriented mindset. You've successfully led $2-$5M+ expansions and understand what it takes to elevate a business to the next level.
Strategic leadership. You don't just manage operations - you set direction, drive alignment, and lead the business toward ambitious goals.
People-builder. You're passionate about mentoring leaders, instilling accountability, and empowering teams to grow beyond what they thought possible.
Adaptable operator. You can work at both the 30,000-foot strategy level and the 3-foot detail level when needed, rolling up your sleeves without losing sight of the bigger picture.
Cultural driver. You build environments where growth, ownership, and high performance are celebrated and rewarded.
Our ideal HVAC General Manager will be excited to lead Barnett Plumbing into its next phase of growth. You will have a direct impact on our culture, our customer experience, and the success of our people. Your ability to blend strategic thinking with hands-on leadership will make you an invaluable part of our journey.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Growth & Strategy
Drive $2-$5M+ top-line revenue growth through sales strategy, marketing optimization, and customer experience innovation.
Translate the owner's vision into a scalable growth roadmap with measurable milestones.
Identify and launch new revenue streams, divisions, or services that expand market share.
Operational Leadership
Oversee day-to-day operations, ensuring profitability, quality, and customer satisfaction.
Build systems and processes that enable the business to scale efficiently.
Manage labor, materials, and margins with a keen eye on gross profit and ROI.
Sales & Marketing
Own the company's sales strategy, setting and achieving ambitious growth targets.
Oversee marketing channels, including Google/local ads, outbound campaigns, and brand visibility.
Continuously refine sales processes to maximize conversion and revenue generation.
Team Development & Accountability
Formalize leadership structures and coach managers to elevate their capacity.
Lead weekly and quarterly meetings to maintain alignment, accountability, and momentum.
Build a culture of ownership and continuous improvement across the organization.
Financial Management & Strategic Planning
Own P&L accountability for HVAC and related trades.
Develop annual budgets and multi-year growth strategies.
Partner with ownership on long-term financial planning, including expansion into additional trades.
_ This is an onsite, in-person position based in Livermore, CA _
QUALIFICATIONS
Required:
Experience managing residential HVAC teams of 5 or more people.
Full P&L responsibility for $10M+ in annual revenue.
Experience creating, implementing, and maintaining processes and procedures.
Experience leading cross-functional departments.
Solid understanding of sales and marketing fundamentals.
Preferred:
Prior hands-on plumbing field experience or management of residential plumbing teams.
P&L oversight at the $15M+ level.
Experience developing quarterly and annual budgets.
Experience designing and launching new divisions (such as plumbing, HVAC, or excavation).
Experience managing teams in electrical or HVAC services.
Local to Northern California.
Desired:
A proven track record as a turnaround leader, successfully transforming underperforming operations.
THE COMPANY - BARNETT PLUMBING
Barnett Plumbing is a respected residential service provider with 20 years of proven success and over 1,000 five-star reviews. We are entering a bold growth phase - expanding into new trades and scaling our impact. We're looking for a leader who can help write the next chapter of our story.
WHY WORK WITH US
Not private equity owned - your voice matters here.
Real autonomy in decision-making.
Big goals to grow into multiple trades over the next 9 years.
A culture that empowers and rewards growth-minded leaders.
High performers earn strong performance bonuses.
OUR CORE VALUES
Mission Driven - We know why we're here and stay focused.
Problem Solvers - Challenges = opportunities.
Craftsmen - Pride in doing it right, every time.
Embrace Feedback - Open, humble, always improving.
Extreme Ownership - We own actions and results.
SALARY: $150K - $246K with additional bonus opportunities
BENEFITS: Kaiser Gold Plan, Dental, Vision (65% for employee and dependents (dependents defined by marriage, birth or adoption) increases to 80% at 5 year anniversary, 401k retirement plan with company match on contributions up to 5%, 15 days PTO (used for sick, vacation, dr appointments, etc), 7 Paid holidays, Employee care plan including Chaplain, Chiropractic Care, & Counseling Care
_"We want to be at the park with our kids and be able to hold our heads high when we see a customer." - Josh Moog, Director of HR, Barnett Plumbing_
_ If you're ready to roll up your sleeves and drive real growth, then apply now! _
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $150,000.00 - $246,000.00 per year
Benefits:
401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
1. What experience do you have managing a residential HVAC team? How long have you sat in this seat? How many direct reports did you have?
2. What is the largest, in revenue, P&L you have managed? And how long did/have you manage(d) this P&L?
3. What experience do you have creating/implementing/maintaining processes and procedures? Give me an example of a particular process you have owned.
4. What experience do you have in leading cross-functional departments? How long have you held this responsibility?
5. Can you walk me through a time when you were responsible for driving both sales and marketing strategy? How did you develop your approach, and what specific results did your leadership achieve?
6. What are your base salary requirements? Separately, please include any expected bonus potential in your final number.
Work Location: In person