COO, MEP Construction & HVAC Systems

Gryphon Oakwood; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 220,000 - 380,000; Full time

Job summary

Gryphon Oakwood in Charleston, SC, is seeking a Chief Operating Officer to join its executive leadership team. The role focuses on mechanical fabrication and installation across chillers, VRF systems, cooling towers, boilers, ductwork and piping for healthcare, educational and commercial markets.

The COO will lead day-to-day operations, oversee Project Management and Safety, improve delivery and profitability, manage capacity and resource planning, and partner with the CEO/Owner and CFO on

Qualifications

• Extensive senior leadership experience in MEP construction or building services.
• Strong understanding of HVAC, plumbing and building systems across markets.
• Proven ability to oversee project management and safety functions.
• Track record of improving delivery, profitability and operational efficiency.
• Experience developing scalable processes and leadership structures.
• Ability to work with executive leadership to deliver strategic objectives.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day operations and drive overall business performance.
• Oversee and develop the Project Management and Safety functions.
• Improve project delivery, operational efficiency and accountability.
• Manage resource planning and operational capacity to support growth.
• Partner with the CEO/Owner and CFO on business strategy and performance.
• Develop scalable processes and leadership structures to support future expansion.

Skills

Senior leadership

HVAC expertise

Project management

Strategic planning

Team development

Operational excellence

Job description

Gryphon Oakwood in Charleston, SC, is seeking a Chief Operating Officer to join its executive leadership team. The role focuses on mechanical fabrication and installation across chillers, VRF systems, cooling towers, boilers, ductwork and piping for healthcare, educational and commercial markets.

The COO will lead day-to-day operations, oversee Project Management and Safety, improve delivery and profitability, manage capacity and resource planning, and partner with the CEO/Owner and CFO on