Evan Malouf

HVAC Manager Specialist
April 15, 2026

About Candidate

Results-driven HVAC Operations and Facilities Manager with 10+ years of experience overseeing large-scale building portfolios, mechanical infrastructure, and cross-functional service teams. Proven record managing budgets, vendor contracts, preventive maintenance programs, and regulatory compliance across educational, laboratory, and data center environments to name a few. Experienced in driving cost optimization, and implementing operational improvements aligned with organizational goals.

Location

Education

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BA Economics 2006
Colorado State University

Work & Experience

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AC Shop Supervisor (Manager) — Los Angeles, CA 11/2024 - Current
University of Southern California (USC)

Oversee facilities operations and mechanical maintenance across a 350+ building portfolio ($6B property value), managing scope, budget, schedule, and quality standards for commercial, laboratory, and data center environments. Develop and manage preventive maintenance schedules for HVAC infrastructure reducing unplanned downtime. Manage employees, subcontractor and vendors, coordinating with controls techs, building and mechanical engineers, HVAC service teams, accounting personnel and dispatch to meet service standards. Ensure compliance with safety and environmental regulations across all facilities operations. Evaluate equipment lifecycle decisions including system upgrades and obsolescence planning to support long-term operational efficiency.

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HVAC Service Manager / Trainer -- Minneapolis, MN 8/2022 - 7/2024
FirstService Residential – Gittleman Construction & Maintenance

Managed full project lifecycle from customer consultation and specification development through installation, commissioning, and aftermarket support across commercial and residential portfolios. Prepared project budgets and conducted cost-benefit analyses; managed pricing strategy to maintain profitability targets across multiple concurrent projects. Managed HVAC techs, building engineers, PM techs, dispatch, accounting, subcontractors and vendors, ensuring performance standards. Developed expertise in high-rise mechanical systems. Collaborated with executive leadership on strategic planning, sales projections, and business development.

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Commercial / Industrial HVACR Technician / Trainer — Los Angeles, CA 10/2018 - 7/2022
Ontario Refrigeration

Delivered exceptional service across commercial/industrial equipment including VRF, hydronic, refrigeration and precision cooling systems. Provided customer consultation including cost analysis, solution recommendations, and pricing; maintained detailed records and documentation. Continuously updated technical knowledge on emerging HVAC systems and industry standards to ensure code-compliant project delivery. Trained incoming technicians on industry best practice, general and specific HVACR information.

Skills

HVAC
100%
Project Management
100%
Team Management
100%
Budget Management
100%

Awards

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THH 2024

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