Company Description
AMPAM, California’s leading design-build Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing subcontractor, has over 35 years of experience in high-density residential, hospitality, and commercial projects. The company specializes in integrated design-build and service solutions for multifamily, high-rise residential, mixed-use, senior, student, and affordable housing developments. With over 1,400 team members, AMPAM thrives on a relationship-driven culture founded on trust and collaboration with its people, partners, and clients. Consistently ranked among top multi-disciplined subcontractors in the U.S., AMPAM is dedicated to delivering quality, safety, and reliability at every stage of construction and service.
Role Description
The Vice President – General Manager (VP/GM), HVAC is responsible for company-wide HVAC business leadership, with direct General Manager accountability for the Inland Empire branch (Corona). This role carries full P&L ownership, operational responsibility, and strategic leadership across operations, engineering, sales, and execution—while operating within a matrixed, multi-trade enterprise.
This position is a planned leadership transition following the acquisition of the Inland Empire HVAC business. Over a defined 12-month transition period, the VP/GM will work in close partnership with the current EVP HVAC to ensure continuity of customer relationships, team culture, and operational excellence—while progressively assuming full leadership and decision-making responsibility for the business.
The objective is clear: a thoughtful, respectful, and deliberate transfer of ownership of the business—operationally, commercially, and culturally—without disruption to customers, employees, or performance.
Transition & Partnership Philosophy
This role is intentionally designed as a shared leadership bridge, not an abrupt handoff.
During the transition period, the VP/GM will:
- Partner closely with the current EVP HVAC to absorb institutional knowledge, customer relationships, and operational nuances
- Honor what has made the business successful while aligning it with enterprise standards, systems, and future growth objectives
- Gradually assume full accountability for decisions, performance, and leadership
By the conclusion of the transition period, the VP/GM will have full ownership of the HVAC business, with the former EVP HVAC transitioning into an advisory or alternate role as determined by the company.
Key Responsibilities
General Management & P&L Ownership
- Full profit and loss responsibility for the Inland Empire HVAC business
- Ownership of revenue growth, margin performance, cost control, working capital, and cash flow
- Development and execution of annual operating plans, budgets, and forecasts
- Accountability for meeting or exceeding financial targets
Operations & Execution
- End-to-end responsibility for HVAC operations including field execution, project delivery, service, and safety
- Ensure consistent, high-quality project performance across schedule, cost, and customer satisfaction
- Drive operational discipline, standardization, and continuous improvement
- Champion a strong safety culture aligned with company values
Engineering & Technical Excellence
- Oversight of engineering, design, preconstruction, and technical execution
- Ensure constructability, productivity, and quality standards are met or exceeded
- Align engineering practices with enterprise tools, processes, and best practices
Sales, Business Development & Customer Relationships
- Leadership of HVAC sales strategy for the Inland Empire region
- Ownership of key customer relationships and strategic accounts
- Partner with enterprise sales and estimating teams in a matrix environment
- Ensure disciplined pipeline management, pricing strategy, and win-rate improvement
People Leadership & Culture
- Direct leadership of branch and HVAC leadership teams
- Develop, coach, and retain top talent across operations, engineering, and sales
- Maintain and evolve the culture that has made the business successful while aligning with broader company values
- Serve as a visible, engaged leader within the branch and the field
Matrix Leadership & Enterprise Integration
- Operate effectively within a matrix organization, collaborating with centralized functions (sales, engineering, finance, HR, safety, IT, estimating, etc.)
- Balance local accountability with enterprise alignment
- Drive integration of systems, processes, and reporting without disrupting performance
Transition Leadership (First 12 Months)
- Execute a structured transition plan alongside the current EVP of HVAC
- Gradually assume ownership of decision-making authority across all functions
- Preserve customer trust and employee confidence throughout the transition
Ensure knowledge transfer is complete, documented, and sustainable
Success Measures
- Successful and seamless transition of leadership within 12 months
- Achievement of financial and operational performance targets
- Strong customer retention and growth
- High employee engagement and leadership bench strength
- Full integration of the HVAC business into enterprise systems and operating rhythm
Qualifications & Experience
- Senior leadership experience (VP, GM, or equivalent) within HVAC, MEP, or construction services
- Demonstrated P&L ownership and operational leadership
- Strong understanding of project-based businesses and service operations
- Proven ability to lead through change and transition
- Comfortable operating in a matrixed organizational structure
High emotional intelligence with the ability to balance respect for legacy with forward-looking leadership
Leadership Attributes
- Decisive, accountable, and execution-focused
- Collaborative and partnership-oriented
- Calm, confident, and credible with customers and teams
- Comfortable stepping into ownership while respecting the journey
- Committed to building for the future
