Commercial HVAC service divisions in Chicago are hiring service managers to lead technician teams, own P&L, and grow recurring maintenance revenue. Gulfstream Strategic Placements places service managers, service operations managers, and service directors with the top commercial mechanical service contractors operating throughout the Chicago market.
Commercial HVAC service divisions in Chicago are hiring service managers to lead technician teams, own P&L, and grow recurring maintenance revenue. Gulfstream Strategic Placements places service managers, service operations managers, and service directors with the top commercial mechanical service contractors operating throughout the Chicago market.
Gulfstream Strategic Placements recruits hvac service managers across the Chicago metro. All searches are confidential — client identity is never disclosed until both sides agree to a formal interview.
Chicago and Cook County require additional local licensing on top of Illinois state contractor registration; Local 597 (piping) and Local 73 (sheet metal) dominate union field work.
Prior commercial HVAC service leadership — dispatching, P&L ownership, tech development, and customer retention. Field-to-office career paths are common.
Yes — most Chicago service manager roles carry full P&L accountability for a book of maintenance and demand-service business.
Base plus performance bonus tied to gross margin, service growth, and customer retention. Competitive salary depending on experience.