Director of Operations, Mechanical Construction

Summit Construction Advisors; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 180,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

Job summary

Summit Construction Advisors in Phoenix seeks a Director of Operations to lead and scale the construction business with full P&L ownership. This senior role emphasizes driving operational performance and regional growth, while building scalable org structures and processes.

The role requires 10+ years in construction, proven financial leadership, and strong communication to collaborate with executives and clients. Open to relocation, with ESOP participation and performance incentives.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in construction with leadership and ops oversight.
• Proven track record in managing financial performance and delivering projects.
• Bachelor's degree in Construction, Engineering, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day leadership and operational oversight across the Phoenix construction business.
• Own and manage P&L, revenue, backlog, and financial performance, partnering with senior leadership to drive strategy.
• Build and evolve team structure, processes, and operating rhythms as the group scales.
• Lead, mentor, and develop project management teams to ensure strong execution.
• Oversee project delivery from planning through execution within schedule, budget, and quality targets.
• Drive pre-construction planning and Lean-driven efficiency improvements.
• Develop and manage departmental goals, budgets, and forecasts.
• Foster relationships with clients, partners, and internal stakeholders to support growth.

Skills

Leadership

Operations mgmt

P&L ownership

Stakeholder mgmt

Lean principles

Strategic planning

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

We’re partnering with a leading, employee-owned MEP contractor to identify a Director of Operations to help lead and scale their construction business in the Phoenix market. This is a senior leadership role with full P&L ownership, focused on driving overall operational performance and supporting continued growth across the region.

This is an opportunity for someone who wants to step in, take ownership, and play a key role in building out a growing region, not just maintain what’s already there.

What You’ll Be Responsible For:

• Provide day-to-day leadership and operational oversight across the Phoenix construction business, supporting a diverse portfolio of work and driving overall execution
• Own and manage key business metrics including P&L, revenue, backlog, and overall financial performance, partnering closely with senior leadership to drive strategy, execution, and market growth
• Build and evolve team structure, processes, and operating rhythms as the group transitions from a shared PM model into more defined, scalable units
• Lead, mentor, and develop project management teams, ensuring strong execution, accountability, and alignment with company goals
• Oversee project delivery from planning through execution, ensuring work is completed safely, on schedule, within budget, and to a high standard of quality
• Drive pre-construction planning, process improvements, and operational efficiency initiatives, leveraging best practices and Lean principles where applicable
• Develop and manage departmental goals, budgets, and forecasts, while monitoring performance and adjusting operations to meet business objectives
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, partners, and internal stakeholders, supporting long-term growth, contract execution, and issue resolution

What We’re Looking For:

• 10+ years of experience in construction, with a strong background in leadership, operational oversight, and understanding of mechanical
• Proven track record of managing financial performance, leading teams, and delivering projects at a high level
• Strong leadership, communication, and people management skills, with the ability to influence and drive alignment
• Comfortable working with and influencing key stakeholders across the business
• Experience with process improvement and optimizing operations for efficiency and performance
• Ability to translate business strategy into day-to-day execution
• History of successfully delivering projects and programs on time and within budget
• Results-driven mindset with a strong sense of accountability
• Decisive leader who can solve problems, set priorities, and keep teams moving forward
• Strong presence with the ability to lead teams and drive outcomes
• Bachelor’s degree in Construction, Engineering, or a related field preferred
• Open to relocation

Compensation:

• Pay range $180K-$220K+ (depending on experience)
• Annual bonus tied to business performance
• ESOP (employee ownership) with strong company contribution and vesting structure