Director of Operations – Mechanical Construction - Charlotte, NC

Gryphon Oakwood; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Gryphon Oakwood in Charlotte, NC seeks a Director of Operations – Mechanical Construction to lead regional operations across multiple projects, drive profitability, and develop high-performing teams.

You will oversee PMs, field operations, and the collaboration with estimating, engineering, VDC/BIM, and procurement to optimize delivery and efficiency. The role emphasizes leadership, client relations, and strategic growth.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience within the mechanical construction industry.
• Proven leadership experience overseeing multiple projects and managing field operations.
• Strong technical understanding of HVAC, plumbing, piping, and related systems.
• Experience managing project financials, budgets, forecasting, and profitability.
• Solid grasp of preconstruction, estimating, procurement, and construction execution.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee mechanical construction operations across multiple projects, managing PMs, superintendents, and field teams.
• Take accountability for project profitability, scheduling, quality, safety, and overall delivery.
• Oversee projects from preconstruction and estimating through execution and closeout.
• Manage operational budgets, financial forecasting, resource allocation, and project performance.
• Collaborate with estimating, engineering, VDC/BIM, procurement, and prefabrication teams to improve project delivery.
• Develop and implement operational strategies to improve efficiency, productivity, and profitability.
• Build and develop high-performing operational teams, mentoring Project Managers and field personnel.
• Maintain strong relationships with general contractors, owners, and key clients.
• Support regional growth through operational planning, workforce development, and continuous improvement.

Skills

Leadership

Client relationship management

Communication

Strategic thinking

Tools

VDC/BIM

Job description

Director of Operations – Mechanical Construction

Location: Charlotte, North Carolina

Industry: Mechanical Construction | HVAC | Plumbing | Piping

This is a senior leadership opportunity for an experienced mechanical construction professional to take ownership of regional operations, drive project performance, and support the continued growth of the business.

The successful candidate will provide leadership across multiple construction projects, ensuring operational excellence, financial performance, and the development of high-performing teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee mechanical construction operations across multiple projects, managing Project Managers, Superintendents, and field teams.
• Take accountability for project profitability, scheduling, quality, safety, and overall delivery.
• Oversee projects from preconstruction and estimating through execution and closeout.
• Manage operational budgets, financial forecasting, resource allocation, and project performance.
• Collaborate with estimating, engineering, VDC/BIM, procurement, and prefabrication teams to improve project delivery.
• Develop and implement operational strategies to improve efficiency, productivity, and profitability.
• Build and develop high-performing operational teams, providing mentorship and leadership to Project Managers and field personnel.
• Maintain strong relationships with general contractors, owners, and key clients.
• Support regional growth through operational planning, workforce development, and continuous improvement.

Candidate Requirements

• Extensive experience within the mechanical construction industry, ideally with a commercial or industrial mechanical contractor.
• Proven leadership experience overseeing multiple projects and managing Project Managers and field operations.
• Strong technical understanding of HVAC, plumbing, piping, and associated mechanical systems.
• Demonstrated experience managing project financials, budgets, forecasting, and profitability.
• Strong understanding of preconstruction, estimating, procurement, and construction execution.
• Ability to develop teams, improve operational processes, and support business growth.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and client relationship management skills.