Director of Mechanical Construction

Capstone Mechanical; Waco (TX); On-site; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Capstone Mechanical is seeking a Director of Construction to lead HVAC, plumbing, piping field operations, sheetmetal fabrication, and logistics. The role emphasizes delivering projects safely, on time, and within budget while maximizing margins.

Ideal candidates have extensive knowledge of commercial mechanical construction, strong financial acumen, and the ability to build durable client relationships with owners, architects, engineers, and contractors.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management or related field; equivalent industry experience considered.
• Minimum of 5 years of progressive leadership experience in commercial mechanical construction.
• Experience managing multiple Project Managers or operations leaders.
• Extensive knowledge of commercial HVAC and plumbing construction methods.
• Demonstrated experience with budgets and P&L responsibilities.
• Strong understanding of contracts, risk management, and compliance.
• Proven ability to build high-performing teams and drive collaboration.
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and negotiation skills.
• Proficiency with construction management software and ERP tools.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and oversight for all construction operations, including HVAC, Plumbing, Piping Field Operations, Sheetmetal Fabrication, and Logistics.
• Drive safety culture and ensure OSHA compliance across projects.
• Oversee project schedules, staffing, productivity, and profitability.
• Manage client relationships, contract negotiations, and risk mitigation.
• Develop and mentor construction leadership and teams.
• Collaborate with executives on staffing, growth initiatives, and strategic plans.
• Review contracts and project documents to ensure compliance and financial performance.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Project management

Budgeting & P&L

Team development

Client relationships

Negotiation

MS Office / ERP

Travel willingness

Safety compliance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management

Tools

MS Office Suite

ERP systems

Project management software

Job description

The Director of Construction provides strategic leadership and operational oversight for all construction operations, including HVAC, Plumbing, and Piping Field Operations, Sheetmetal Fabrication, and Logistics. This position is responsible for driving operational excellence while ensuring projects are completed safely, on schedule, within budget, and at or above expected profit margins.

The Director of Construction plays a critical leadership role in achieving the company's annual financial objectives by driving operational excellence, managing project performance, minimizing risk, and developing high-performing teams. This individual serves as a trusted leader who fosters accountability, collaboration, integrity, and continuous improvement throughout the construction organization while ensuring projects are completed safely, on time, within budget, and in accordance with Capstone's quality standards.

The ideal candidate possesses extensive knowledge of commercial HVAC, plumbing, and piping construction, exceptional financial acumen, strong leadership skills, and the ability to build lasting relationships with clients, general contractors, architects, engineers, subcontractors, and internal stakeholders.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Leadership & Strategic Management

• Lead and promote Capstone's culture of safety, integrity, accountability, teamwork, and customer service.
• Provide leadership and oversight for all construction operations, including HVAC, Plumbing, and Piping Field Operations, Sheetmetal Fabrication, and Logistics.
• Develop and execute departmental goals that align with the company's strategic initiatives and annual business plan.
• Mentor, coach, and develop construction leadership while fostering professional growth throughout the organization.
• Conduct regular performance evaluations and establish development plans for direct reports.
• Partner with executive leadership to develop operational strategies, staffing plans, and business growth initiatives.

Safety & Risk Management

• Champion and reinforce Capstone's safety culture across all construction operations.
• Ensure all projects comply with OSHA regulations and company safety policies.
• Support and collaborate with the Safety Manager to reduce incidents, improve safety performance, and promote proactive safety initiatives.
• Identify and mitigate operational, contractual, financial, and project-related risks.

Operations Management

• Ensure construction teams have the resources, manpower, equipment, and tools necessary to successfully execute projects.
• Monitor project schedules, staffing, and productivity to optimize operational efficiency.

Financial Management

• Identify opportunities to improve operational efficiency and profitability throughout the construction division.

Client & Contract Management

• Build and maintain strong relationships with owners, owner representatives, architects, engineers, general contractors, construction managers, and subcontractors.
• Support contract negotiations with executive leadership to protect the company's financial and legal interests.
• Review construction contracts, specifications, drawings, and project documents to ensure compliance and minimize risk.
• Represent Capstone professionally during client meetings, project reviews, industry events, and networking opportunities.

Workforce Development

• Partner with Human Resources and Operations to recruit, hire, develop, and retain top construction talent.
• Ensure competitive staffing levels to support current and future project demands.
• Develop and implement training programs for field leadership, safety, and technical development.
• Promote employee engagement and maintain a positive, team-oriented work environment.

Qualifications & Competencies

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, Engineering, Business Management, or a related field preferred; equivalent industry experience will be considered.
• Minimum of 5 years of progressive leadership experience in commercial mechanical construction.
• Minimum of 5 years managing multiple Project Managers, Operations Managers, or construction leadership teams.
• Extensive knowledge of commercial HVAC and plumbing construction methods, scheduling, estimating, budgeting, procurement, and project management.
• Demonstrated experience managing departmental budgets and P&L responsibilities.
• Strong understanding of construction contracts, risk management, and legal compliance.
• Proven ability to develop high-performing teams while promoting accountability and collaboration.
• Exceptional leadership, communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to prioritize multiple initiatives simultaneously.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with sound business judgment.
• Proficiency with construction management software, Microsoft Office Suite, ERP systems, and project financial reporting tools.
• Valid driver's license with the ability to travel to project sites as required.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to perform the physical demands associated with commercial construction environments, including standing, walking, climbing stairs and ladders, kneeling, crouching, bending, lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling materials or equipment weighing up to 50 pounds when necessary.
• Ability to visit active construction sites and safely navigate uneven terrain, elevated work areas, and mechanical spaces.
• Ability to work in varying weather conditions and construction environments.
• Must comply with all OSHA regulations and Capstone Mechanical Services safety policies and procedures.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Capstone Mechanical strives to uphold high standards of fairness, business ethics, and responsible behavior. We also seek to provide outstanding career opportunities for all our employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. Therefore, all employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications without regard to anyone’s race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, U.S. military veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state or local laws. To comply with applicable laws ensuring equal employment opportunities to qualified individuals with a disability, Capstone Mechanical will make reasonable accommodations for the known physical and mental limitations of an otherwise qualified individual with a disability who as an employee, if such accommodation will enable the person to perform the essential functions of the job held, unless undue hardship for the company would result or the person poses a direct threat to themselves or others. Any employee who requires an accommodation to perform the essential functions of the job should contact the HR Manager and request such an accommodation(s). The employee should specify what accommodation they believe is needed to perform their job. The HR department will conduct an investigation to identify the barriers that interfere with the equal opportunity of the employee to perform their job. We will identify possible accommodations, if any, that will help eliminate the limitation. If the accommodation is reasonable and will not impose undue hardship, we will make the accommodation. Recruiting, hiring, training, compensation, overtime, job classifications, assignments, working conditions, promotions, demotions, transfers, layoffs, terminations, employee benefits, social and recreational programs and all other terms, conditions and privileges of employment will be administered without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, physical or mental disability or U.S. military veteran status, or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state or local laws. As an equal opportunity employer, we hire without consideration to race, religion, color, national origin, age, gender, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status or disability. We invite you to complete the optional self-identification fields below used for compliance with government regulations and record-keeping guidelines.