Director of Operations - Mechanical Construction

Talent Search PRO

$120K — $140K *
Real Estate & Construction
11 - 15 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 15+ years of mechanical construction experience
  • Proven leadership experience in managing project teams or operations
  • Strong understanding of mechanical systems, budgeting, and profitability
  • Experience with financial reporting and operational metrics
  • Effective communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills
  • Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment
  • Engineering license preferred
  • Advanced skills in Microsoft Office

Responsibilities

  • Lead operational strategy for the mechanical construction division
  • Develop project management team through coaching and mentorship
  • Establish division goals and monitor performance against targets
  • Enhance project profitability through effective oversight
  • Review financial and operational reports to inform decisions
  • Foster relationships with customers, suppliers, and subcontractors
  • Support pre-construction and estimating activities

Benefits

  • Executive relocation package
  • Permanent leadership opportunity
  • Chance to drive growth and performance
  • Opportunity to build a culture of teamwork and operational excellence
Full Job Description
Director of Operations - Mechanical Construction | Executive Relocation Package | $120,000-$140,000

Lead the growth and performance of a long-established mechanical contracting operation with a company that has more than 70 years of industry success. This permanent leadership opportunity offers the chance to oversee project operations, develop high-performing teams, and drive profitability across commercial, industrial, and institutional construction projects.
What You'll Do

Lead operational strategy and oversee the performance of the mechanical construction division.

Responsibilities include:
  • Lead and develop the project management team through coaching, accountability, and mentorship.
  • Establish division goals and track performance against operational and financial targets.
  • Improve project profitability through oversight of forecasting, billing, change orders, and project execution.
  • Review financial and operational reports to drive business decisions.
  • Maintain strong relationships with customers, suppliers, and subcontractors.
  • Support pre-construction, estimating, and proposal activities.
  • Evaluate team performance and identify training and development opportunities.
  • Participate in hiring decisions and workforce planning.
  • Build a culture focused on teamwork, accountability, and operational excellence.
  • Ensure professional and ethical business practices across all operations.
What You Bring
  • 15+ years of mechanical construction experience.
  • Proven leadership experience managing project teams or construction operations.
  • Strong understanding of mechanical systems, costs, budgeting, and project profitability.
  • Experience with forecasting, financial reporting, and operational metrics.
  • Strong communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
  • Engineering license preferred.
  • Advanced Microsoft Office skills.

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