Service Manager, Commercial Plumbing
Pompano Beach, FL
The Commercial Plumbing Service Manager is responsible for the overall performance, profitability, and execution of the commercial service department. This role leads service technicians, service coordinators, and dispatch, ensuring high-quality work, strong customer satisfaction, and consistent financial results. The Service Manager owns daily operations, technician performance, service revenue growth, gross margin, and customer retention while enforcing safety, quality, and company standards.
Key Responsibilities
Operations & Service Delivery
Oversee daily operations of the commercial service department
Ensure service calls are properly scheduled, staffed, and executed
Monitor job progress, troubleshooting issues to keep work on time and on budget
Ensure work meets company quality standards, code compliance, and customer expectations
Enforce safety policies, procedures, and jobsite compliance
Financial & Performance Management
Own service department revenue, margin, and labor efficiency
Review service pricing, estimates, and change orders
Monitor technician productivity (billable hours, utilization, callbacks)
Control overtime, material costs, and rework
Review weekly KPIs and take corrective action when targets are missed
Leadership & Team Development
Lead, coach, and hold technicians and service staff accountable
Conduct regular performance reviews and ride-alongs
Assist with hiring, onboarding, and training of service technicians
Build a culture of accountability, professionalism, and continuous improvement
Address performance issues promptly and fairly
Customer Relations & Account Management
Serve as point of escalation for key commercial customers
Maintain strong relationships with property managers, engineers and facility managers
Resolve service issues and complaints quickly and professionally
Identify upsell and preventive maintenance opportunities
Support long-term customer retention and repeat service work
Systems, Processes & Reporting
Ensure proper use of service software (dispatching, work orders, time tracking)
Review service tickets for accuracy, documentation, and billing readiness
Work closely with accounting to ensure timely and accurate invoicing
Participate in weekly leadership and planning meetings
Support continuous improvement of service workflows and procedures
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
Service department revenue
Gross margin by service job
Technician utilization / billable efficiency
Average ticket value
Callback and warranty rate
Overtime percentage
Customer satisfaction / repeat service rate
Safety incidents and compliance
Required Qualifications
7+ years of commercial plumbing experience
3+ years in a supervisory or management role
Strong understanding of commercial plumbing systems and service workflows
Proven ability to manage people, schedules, and budgets
Solid financial and job costing knowledge
Strong communication and leadership skills
Ability to make decisions under pressure
Proficient with service management software (Build Ops, Service Titan)
Salary Range: $95,000-$110,000
Full-time, on-site

