A Specialized Job Placement Staffing Firm
HVACEXEC.com: Alexander Associates Executive Search, LLC is a staffing firm specializing in job placement for HVAC, Facilities Management, Mechanical Engineering, Building Automation and Energy Conservation Professionals. We represent Sales Professionals, Management Executives, Operations Executives and Engineering Professionals in all trades related to the cost, comfort and convenience of owning and operating commercial and industrial facilities. We strive to offer the highest quality service and advice to our clients and candidates with dignity and integrity.
Our specialization includes:
- HVAC
- Building Automation
- Plumbing
- Electrical
- Lighting
- Air Movement
- Air Quality
- and much more. Please Inquire!
We strive to offer the highest quality of service and advice to our clients and candidates with dignity and integrity.
More About Us
Our candidates specialize in a wide variety of disciplines that are essential to the cost, comfort and convenience of operating commercial and industrial facilities as well as residential contracting services. You will find that the people we represent have positions such as:
- Sales Executive
- Sales Manager
- Service Manager
- Operations Manager
- General Manager
- Branch Manager
- Business Development Officer
- Mechanical Engineer
- Design Engineer
- Energy Engineer
- Project Manager
- Project Executive
- Estimator
- Quality Assurance Officer
- Safety Officer
- Technician
- Installer
- Application Engineer
- Certified Demand Side Manager
- Consulting Engineer
- Controls Engineer
- District Service Manager
- Regional Sales Manager
- Electrical Engineer
- Energy Analyst
- Energy Manager
- Equipment Sales (Distributor)
- Equipment Sales (OEM)
- Facilities Design
- Facilities Engineer
- Facilities Manager
- Marketing Manager
- Mechanical Designer
- Project Sales
- Maintenance Agreement Sales
Our clients are major OEM manufacturers, component suppliers to the industry and service providers and specialty construction firms such as mechanical contractors, plumbing contractors, electrical contractors and energy services conservation firms (ESCO).
We are a national firm with market presence and job opportunities in all the major metropolitan areas.
If you are looking for a career change option, seeking advice about your career from salary counseling to negotiating to career advancement assistance then please call us to schedule some time to discuss this. We welcome referrals and appreciate the opportunity to be helpful to you or your colleagues or industry friends.
HVAC About Us FAQs
How do I choose an HVAC executive recruiter?
Choose a recruiter who is HVAC-specific, runs a scorecard-first process, and verifies outcomes (margin, service agreement growth, quota attainment, team retention). HVACExec should explain sourcing (passive talent), vetting steps, references tied to KPIs, and provide weekly pipeline updates.
What does an HVAC executive recruiter actually do?
An HVAC executive recruiter builds a targeted shortlist of proven leaders, screens for role-fit and results, coordinates interviews, and manages offers. HVACExec adds a scorecard, structured interviews, KPI-based references, and compensation alignment to reduce mis-hires and shorten time-to-fill.
Retained search vs contingency recruiting–what’s better for a GM hire?
For GM/VP roles, retained search is typically better because it funds dedicated research, passive outreach, and deeper vetting. HVACExec’s retained approach uses a scorecard, structured interviews, and outcome-based references–helpful when confidentiality is a concern and a failed hire is expensive.
How long does it take to fill an HVAC GM, ops director, or VP sales role?
Most leadership searches take 6-12 weeks from kickoff to acceptance. Timing depends on location constraints, comp alignment, and interview velocity. HVACExec controls the timeline with a calibrated scorecard, weekly pipeline reporting, and a structured shortlist so decisions don’t stall.
What fee do HVAC executive search firms charge?
Fees vary by role, seniority, and scope. Many searches are priced as a percentage of first-year cash compensation or a flat fee for defined deliverables. HVACExec should outline what’s included–research depth, shortlist size, reference checks, and replacement terms–before kickoff.
What information do you need to start an executive search?
To start, HVACExec needs role scope (P&L, team size, territory), target KPIs (margin, revenue, SA growth), non-negotiables (relocation, travel), compensation range, and culture context. A scorecard kickoff prevents vague requirements and speeds up candidate matching.
Why do HVAC leadership hires fail–and how do you prevent it?
Failures usually stem from unclear authority, misaligned expectations, cultural mismatches, or compensation structures that don’t fit the role. HVACExec prevents this with a scorecard, structured interviews, KPI verification, and references tied to real outcomes–so you hire for performance, not polish.
Can you run a confidential search for an HVAC leadership role?
Yes. HVACExec can run confidential outreach by controlling messaging, limiting exposure, and using direct sourcing rather than job ads. Confidential searches work best when the company can commit to quick feedback and a clear scorecard so qualified candidates aren’t lost.
