Ohio Operations Opportunities

John W Danforth Company

$80K — $120K *
Real Estate & Construction
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent experience
  • Extensive leadership experience within mechanical or construction operations
  • Strong track record of regional or multi-project P&L responsibility
  • Exceptional people-leadership and strategic planning skills
  • Ability to align operational execution with long-term business goals

Responsibilities

  • Provide overall operational leadership for Ohio regional projects and teams
  • Drive financial performance, forecasting, and profitability
  • Establish and execute regional growth and business strategies
  • Develop leadership talent and succession plans
  • Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and company standards
  • Build and maintain strong client and industry relationships

Benefits

  • Competitive health and wellness benefits
  • Professional development opportunities
  • Collaborative and employee-focused culture
  • Opportunities for career advancement
  • Participation in company events and community initiatives
Full Job Description
Regional Vice President of Operations

The Regional Vice President of Operations will lead and grow Danforth's Ohio operations, ensuring operational excellence, financial performance, and talent development across the region.

What You'll Do:
  • Provide overall operational leadership for Ohio regional projects and teams
  • Drive financial performance, forecasting, and profitability
  • Establish and execute regional growth and business strategies
  • Develop leadership talent and succession plans
  • Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and company standards
  • Build and maintain strong client and industry relationships

What We're Looking For:
  • Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent experience
  • Extensive leadership experience within mechanical or construction operations
  • Strong track record of regional or multi-project P&L responsibility
  • Exceptional people-leadership and strategic planning skills
  • Ability to align operational execution with long-term business goals

Project Executive

As a Project Executive, you will provide strategic oversight for a portfolio of projects, ensuring overall financial performance, client satisfaction, and team effectiveness, aligning project execution with business needs while developing high-performing teams. This role is a key member of the senior operational leadership team.

What You'll Do:
  • Oversee the performance of a portfolio of projects, ensuring they meet or exceed financial, operational, and safety goals
  • Lead and develop Project Managers and field leadership
  • Drive and reinforce consistent use of project management systems and best practices
  • Collaborate with executive leadership on strategy, staffing, and growth
  • Maintain and grow key client relationships, supporting business development and repeat work

What We're Looking For:
  • Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent experience
  • Proven P&L responsibility on large-scale project portfolios exceeding $30MM
  • Strong leadership, decision-making, and communication skills
  • Experience with union labor environments
  • Ability to represent the company in professional and community settings

Senior Project Manager

The Senior Project Manager is responsible for the successful delivery of large and/or complex mechanical construction projects, providing day-to-day leadership to project teams while ensuring strong financial and operational performance. This role also plays a key part in developing Project Managers and driving consistency in project execution.

What You'll Do:
  • Lead the execution of large and/or multiple mechanical projects from kickoff through closeout
  • Maintain full responsibility for project financials, forecasting, and margins
  • Supervise and support Project Managers
  • Drive a strong safety culture and operational excellence
  • Collaborate with VDC, fabrication shops, and procurement teams
  • Partner with regional and executive leadership on staffing and strategy

What We're Looking For:
  • Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent experience
  • Experience managing project portfolios exceeding $15MM
  • Strong financial acumen and forecasting capabilities
  • Experience working with labor unions preferred
  • Proven leadership and team-development skills

Project Manager

As a Project Manager, you will oversee the successful execution of mechanical construction projects, ensuring schedules, budgets, safety, and customer expectations are met. This role is ideal for a motivated professional looking to grow within a collaborative, employee-focused organization.

What You'll Do:
  • Manage project schedules, budgets, and resources from kickoff through closeout
  • Coordinate internal teams, subcontractors, and vendors
  • Track project financial performance and implement corrective actions as needed
  • Maintain clear communication with clients and internal stakeholders
  • Mentor and guide project team members
  • Ensure compliance with safety standards and company procedures

What We're Looking For:
  • 3+ years of project management experience (construction or related field)
  • Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related discipline preferred
  • Strong organizational, communication, and leadership skills
  • Integrity, professionalism, and enthusiasm for continuous learning

Join us and help build meaningful relationships while delivering industry-leading mechanical solutions across Ohio.

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