Field Service Operations Manager
Syracuse, NYFull-time$90–110K/yrPosted 1 day agoSeen in employer's feed today
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Job overview
The Field Service Operations Manager leads field service operations across Central New York, focusing on Syracuse and Binghamton. The role oversees HVAC-R, plumbing, and environmental services, guides field supervisors and service coordinators, drives operational performance and revenue growth, and holds regional P&L accountability. The manager is responsible for service delivery, customer relationships, team development, and continuous improvement.
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About Us
John W. Danforth Company, one of the largest mechanical contractors in the Northeast, is growing! We believe our people are our greatest asset and invest in training, career development, employee engagement, and team support. We are committed to delivering industry-leading experiences for our customers across commercial and industrial HVAC, plumbing, refrigeration, advanced technology manufacturing, process piping, fabrication, mission-critical environments, and energy performance projects, backed by comprehensive service maintenance and repair.
Job Summary
As a Field Service Operations Manager at John W. Danforth Company, you will lead and optimize field service operations across the Central New York (CNY) region focusing on Syracuse and Binghamton. Ensuring the delivery of high-quality efficient HVAC-R, plumbing, and environmental services. In this role, you will guide and develop a team of field supervisors and service coordinators, drive operational performance and revenue growth, and maintain full P&L accountability for the region.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
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Lead a multidisciplinary team across Plumbing, HVAC, and Environmental Service operations, ensuring alignment and accountability.
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Oversee contract execution, scheduling, and service delivery to meet client commitments and quality standards.
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Own regional P&L, managing budgets, forecasts, and financial performance while driving revenue growth.
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Build strong customer relationships and resolve escalations to ensure satisfaction and retention.
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Coach and develop team members while fostering a high-performing, safety-first culture.
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Optimize operations through process improvements, resource management, and adherence to industry standards.
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Ensure continuous improvement by tracking performance metrics and implementing data-driven strategies to enhance service delivery.
Qualifications
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Bachelor’s degree required, or a minimum of 10 years of relevant industry experience.
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Proven leadership experience in the mechanical service industry, with full P&L responsibility for operations exceeding $5M in annual revenue.
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Demonstrated experience managing HVAC, plumbing, or facilities service teams preferred.
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Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook) and general business systems.
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Strong ability to develop and deliver accurate quotes for HVAC repairs and replacements.
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Excellent customer service and leadership skills, with strong verbal and written communication abilities.
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Effective collaborator with strong conflict resolution skills, fostering a results-driven, team-oriented environment.
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Highly organized and detail-oriented, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced setting.
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Equal Opportunity Employer
As a leading provider of mechanical and electrical construction, facilities services, and energy infrastructure, we offer employees a competitive salary and benefits package and we are always looking for individuals with the talent and skills required to contribute to our continued growth and success. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.
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Geographic Disclosure
Compensation Range : $90,000-$110,000
Other Compensation : Bonus eligible
Benefits : We are committed to providing employees a comprehensive benefits package which includes medical, dental, and vision coverage, along with health savings and flexible spending accounts, life insurance, disability, a 401(k) Savings Plan, and an employee assistance program.
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Job Locations US-NY-Syracuse
ID 2026-54450
Company John W. Danforth Company
Category Operations Services
Position Type Full-Time
Location Type Onsite
Posted Date (11/6/2026 1:31 PM)
How this job compares
Set against the 8,302 open Operations Manager jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 7, 2026.
- Pay
- This posting$90–110K/yr
- New York median$75–95K/yr376 salary ranges
- US median$84–116K/yr4,782 salary ranges
This range's midpoint, $100K, is 16% above the New York median midpoint ($86K) — in the middle half of Operations Manager salary ranges in New York.
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 479 open Operations Manager jobs in New York and 8,302 across the US. 2% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
- Hiring the most in New York
- Byrne Dairy & Deli63 open
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- Experience
- Operations Manager postings that state a minimum ask for 4 years of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 2 to 5 years (6,279 postings).
- Education
- 1,694 of the 8,302 open Operations Manager jobs (20%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.
Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 7, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.
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