Lead with Impact as an Area Service Manager – Projects at Nextech!

Join the best in the industry at Nextech and embark on a rewarding career journey! For over 30 years, we've built our success on a foundation of Quality, Value, and Integrity, fostering enduring partnerships with thousands of satisfied customers. With over 2,000 team members nationwide, Nextech sets itself apart from other companies by being America’s largest HVAC/R service provider.

As we continue to grow, we're committed to offering an exceptional work experience for our employees with numerous opportunities for development and advancement. If you pride yourself on quality work, integrity, and dedication, we want you on our team. Nextech boasts outstanding review ratings on Indeed and Glassdoor, making it the premier destination for HVAC professionals. Elevate your career by joining Nextech today!

As an Area Service Manager – Projects, you’ll take the lead in driving success across large-scale commercial projects, guiding a team of skilled Technicians, and ensuring every job meets Nextech’s gold standard of safety, quality, and performance. This is a high-impact leadership role where you’ll shape teams, strengthen operations, and protect Nextech’s reputation as the industry leader.

• Recruit, hire, and develop top-performing Technicians to build a best-in-class workforce

• Forecast staffing needs and strategically allocate Technicians to projects for maximum efficiency

• Lead project coordination with internal teams and fellow Area Service Managers

• Drive Technician productivity and performance through coaching, training, and hands-on mentorship

• Ensure project quality by conducting site visits, ride-alongs, and pre-installation surveys

• Handle escalated field issues with professionalism and solutions-driven leadership

• Lead weekly project meetings to align teams on goals, safety, and technical excellence

• Protect Nextech’s reputation by setting the standard in safety, integrity, and professionalism

• Partner with senior leadership on performance reviews, training plans, and project goals

• Company Vehicle – Hit the road with confidence, with a company-provided vehicle and gas card.
• Paid Training & Ongoing Development – Invest in your career with fully paid initial and continuous training. We also offer Educational Reimbursements for your continued education.
• Top-Tier Health Insurance – Choose from excellent options, including a FREE employee-only plan.
• Dental & Vision Coverage – Prioritize your overall health with added benefits. Starts after your first 30 days!  
• Supplemental Insurance Options – Access Accident, Critical Illness, Disability, and Supplemental Life coverage.
• FREE Life Insurance – Coverage equal to your annualized pay at no cost to you.
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Secure your future with a 50% match on the first 6% of your contributions.
• Generous Time Off – Recharge with 7 paid holidays, and Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Extra Perks - Discounts on Travel, Auto, Food and many more.

• Minimum of 10 years as an HVAC Service Technician, Management experience is a plus
• Technical knowledge necessary to provide value to our technicians and customers
• Maintain continuous education in the technical field
• Must be able to conduct professional conversation with customers and resolve concerns locally before they escalate
• Strong attention to detail and quality
• Strong organizational skills with ability to manage multiple tasks, prioritize, and meet deadlines
• Ability to focus on desired results
• Ability to adapt to very fast-paced environment and deadlines
• Maintain a clean and professional appearance
• Must be able to travel as needed
• Experience in recruiting and hiring Technicians

We’re seeking a proven technical leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment and knows how to elevate people, projects, and performance. The right candidate will bring a balance of HVAC expertise, team leadership, and customer-first professionalism.

• Demonstrated success in managing commercial HVAC/R projects and leading teams

• Strong technical knowledge with the ability to coach and support field Technicians

• Experience in recruiting, hiring, and developing high-performing talent

• Exceptional organizational and communication skills to juggle multiple priorities

• Dedication to safety, craftsmanship, and continuous learning

• Ability to travel as needed to support projects

• Physically able to perform site visits, including lifting, climbing ladders, and maneuvering equipment when necessary

• Must be able to lift 100 pounds.
• Must be able to pick up and maneuver a 32-foot ladder, which weighs approximately 96 pounds.
• Must not exceed ladder ratings
• Excessive kneeling and squatting
• Must be able to climb ladders multiple times
• Must be able to haul equipment and tools to roof via ladders
• Must be able to drive extended hours for calls.  This could require up to 8-10 hours of driving time.
• Must be able to operate a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as a copy machine, telephone, and computer printer, iPad, and cell phone
• Must be able to alternate between sitting and standing, as needed throughout the day
• Continuously requires vision, hearing, twisting, and talking 
• Continuously requires walking, lifting, carrying, reaching, kneeling, pushing/pulling, bending, and crouching