This is an extraordinary opportunity to come in at the ground floor of a fast growing, ultra-high impact CleanTech startup. We at Blue Frontier are racing to solve arguably the biggest sustainability problem in the world with our disruptive space conditioning technology and business models. Air conditioning is the fastest growing use of electricity in the U.S. and globally. If present trends continue, by 2050 air conditioning electricity consumption will be bigger than the combined electricity consumption of China and India today!

Blue Frontier’s patented AC system combines liquid desiccant dehumidification with indirect evaporative cooling to reduce electricity use by up to 90%. The desiccant is recharged and stored when electricity is the cleanest or lowest cost, and later used to deliver cooling when electricity is polluting or costly. These features enable our system to solve an array of today’s largest sustainability problems while improving indoor comfort and occupant health.

Working in the Business Development department and reporting to the EVP of Business Development, the Head of Field Services will be responsible for training, supervising, and providing technical support for sub-contractor partner installations of Blue Frontier HVAC Systems in commercial building environments. Duties will also include assisting company sales personnel with technical guidance for potential sales opportunities, making site visits and site assessments prior to and during project execution, advising on building integration issues and ensuring executed projects are adequately supported.

As the number of Blue Frontier HVAC deployments grows, we expect the responsibilities of the Senior Manager, Field Services to grow to include managing a team of Field Project Managers, Technicians and first line support staff.

To the ideal candidate, this position is an opportunity to bring novel products to the market with the potential to literally change the world for the better.

Roles and Responsibilities

HVAC Field Installation Project Management and Support

• Provide field supervisory and project management of sub-contractor partner HVAC installations
• Monitor and manage all installation costs associated with Blue Frontier HVAC installation projects
• Utilize strong customer and sub-contractor partner interpersonal communication skills to keep projects on track
• Train sub-contractor partners on the installation and operation of Blue Frontier HVAC systems
• Provide sub-contractor partner technical support including assisting them to troubleshoot and solve system issues in the field
• Manage sub-contract partner agreement negotiation, preparation, processing, and execution with support from the Business Development Team as required
• Assist with building integration and installation engineering plans, questions and documentation - in conjunction with sub-contractor partner and customer building managers/engineers
• Assist with resolving building code issues including supporting permit applications from a technology compliance perspective when required

Skills & Capabilities

Education & Experience

• Minimum Associate degree: Bachelor of Mechanical or Electrical Engineering degree preferred, or equivalent experience
• Project management experience in the HVAC industry, preferably working for an HVAC installer
  • At least 10 years of field experience in the HVAC industry
  • At least 5 years as a field project manager – or equivalent
• Prior team management experience essential
• Experience interfacing with Product Development functions to ensure customer issues are resolved
• Knowledge of building integration engineering issues Knowledge of building codes, compliance and regulatory landscape
• Knowledge and understanding of HVAC industry applications; ability to read and understand MEP drawings and specifications, and electrical, network, and control wiring diagrams
• Knowledge of industry-standard communication protocols such as Ethernet, Modbus, and BACnet
• Self-motivated and with the ability to work in a team environment as required
• Proficient in MS Office, Outlook, Word, Excel, Project, or other project management software as required
• Well organized with good verbal and written communication skills
• Qualified applicants must be legally authorized for employment in the United States
• LEED certification or active ASHRAE membership would be a “plus”
• Valid drivers’ license with limited violations

Compensation & Benefits

Salary

Highly competitive salary commensurate with the position and level of capabilities of the applicant

Benefits

Medical and dental insurance. Paid vacation and holidays.

Location & Travel

Remote applicants who are well located for the required travel and can demonstrate a history of successful remote working will be considered for this role. We will also consider applicants local to our HQ in Boca Raton, Florida.

This role will include a requirement to travel to project sites across the North America as required, in addition to travel to our HQ in Boca Raton.