Direct Recruiters has been recognized as the relationship-focused executive search firm that assists organizations with recruiting, acquiring and retaining HVAC industry employees for mission-critical positions. We provide executive search, recruitment and staffing services to fill roles in HVAC/R, Energy Service, and MEP Industries. For recruiting assistance, please contact our HVAC Recruiter, Matthew Cohen at 440-996-0860 or [email protected].

HVAC/R Recruiting Areas of Focus

Chillers
Rooftop Units
BIM Systems
Preventative Maintenance
Boilers
Thermal Energy Storage
Refrigeration
Commissioning
Air Handling
Design/Build
IAQ
Building Automation
Performance Contracting
Dehumidification
Smart Building Technologies
Commercial Fans
Energy Efficient Services
Energy Management Software
HVAC Wholesale Distribution

HVAC/R Roles We Place

Your DRI search team is comprised of HVAC/R Senior Recruiters and Research Associates who have a thorough understanding of the Industry, current job market and how to fill open positions. On a daily basis, we are in contact with executive management and hiring authorities looking to hire top professionals in the areas below:

VP Sales
Sales Manager
Sales Engineer
Regional, National Sales Account Manager
Marketing Manager
Product Manager
General Manager
Manufacturer’s Rep
Vertical Market Sales
Project Manager
Operations Manager Applications Engineer
CEM (Certified Energy Manager)
Energy Engineer
Service Manager
Safety Manager
Integrator
Graphics Generator
Training Manager Commissioning Expert
In-House Counsel
Engineering
MEP Design Engineer
Senior Engineer
Plumbing Designer
M&V (Measurement & Verification) Engineer
Forensic Engineer
Project Engineer
Mechanical Engineer
Electrical Engineer
P.E. (Professional Engineer)
LEED Engineer/Designer Performance
Contracting Engineer
IT job costing system rollout/implementation/upgrade
Legal Staffing
General IT Contract Positions
Private Equity and Portfolio Company Roles

HVAC/R Fact Sheet

Member Associations

Tradeshows of Interest

Trade Publications

Finding Top Talent

Heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) is essential in building structures from residential homes to industrial buildings. Top HVAC/R industry companies rely on Direct Recruiters for the best professionals in the consulting engineering, HVAC/R, mechanical contracting, temperature controls, and energy services industries, including Distributor Sales, Performance Contracting, OEM Sales, Design/Build Sales & Project Management, DDC BAS BIM Systems, Sales Engineering, Energy Management, Commissioning, and Engineering Design.

DRI recruits experienced HVAC specialists and executives for full-time, temporary and part-time employment opportunities within HVAC/R companies.

Direct Recruiters HVAC/R provides retained, contingency and temporary solutions for organizations looking for top HVAC/R talent. Our team is dedicated to sourcing, identifying, acquiring, and retaining top performing professionals to elevate the success of our clients’ organizations. In addition, DRI’s HVAC executive search specialists are experienced in working with Private Equity, Venture Capital, and Growth Equity firms to recruit their portfolio company leaders and teams.

Connect with our HVAC/R Recruiters

As industry trailblazers in HVAC/R recruitment, we take pride in connecting innovative companies with top-tier professionals who are passionate about advancing HVAC technologies and building a more efficient future.

Our team of dedicated recruiters possesses deep expertise in the HVAC/R sector, enabling us to source and place candidates who are not only highly skilled but also aligned with the values of operational efficiency and sustainable growth. Whether you need executives to lead strategic initiatives, engineers to optimize HVAC systems, or professionals committed to driving energy-efficient innovations, our recruiters are dedicated to helping you build a workforce that propels the HVAC industry forward.

To fill a position or discuss a recruiting assignment in HVAC/R, contact Matthew Cohen, Partner, Energy & Sustainability and HVAC/R Practice Leader and HVAC Recruiter, at 440-996-0860 or [email protected]