Director of Operations - MEP Construction

Diamond Peak Recruiting; United States; On-site; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full healthcare benefits

Retirement benefits

Long-term growth potential

Job summary

A leading mechanical subcontractor is seeking a Director of Operations to join their executive leadership team. This remote position involves overseeing profitability and operational excellence across projects, fostering client relationships, and managing site teams. Ideal candidates should have at least 15 years of construction experience, a relevant degree, and a track record in senior management roles. Exceptional benefits and long-term growth potential are offered.

Qualifications

• Minimum 15 years of experience in the construction industry.
• Proven background overseeing projects, schedules, and budgets.
• Experience in senior leadership roles.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage site teams for operational success.
• Build relationships with clients and increase business opportunities.
• Oversee profit management and project recovery.

Skills

Leadership

Profit management

Client relationship management

Project recovery strategies

Safety compliance

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management or related field

Job description

Director of Operations – Mechanical Construction (Remote with Travel)

Location: Remote (U.S.-based) | ~70% Remote / ~30% Travel

Industry: Mechanical Subcontracting / Commercial Construction

Base pay range: $150,000.00/yr – $200,000.00/yr

Our client, a leading and highly reputable mechanical subcontractor, is seeking a Director of Operations to join their executive leadership team. The role oversees profitability, operational excellence, and project success nationwide.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage site teams, including recruitment, performance management, development, and succession planning.
• Build and foster strong relationships with clients, GCs, subcontractors, and vendors to expand business opportunities.
• Oversee profit management, KPIs, and project recovery strategies when necessary.
• Ensure project goals are clearly defined and achieved, including profitability, manufacturing targets, cash flow, and client satisfaction.
• Collaborate with project development and off-site manufacturing teams for effective execution of project plans.
• Contribute to annual budgets, quarterly updates, and regional business planning while monitoring revenue performance.
• Provide oversight during all stages of project procurement, risk analysis, and constructability reviews.
• Review and approve profit forecasts, contracts, subcontracts, and change orders.
• Champion safety culture in collaboration with the Safety Director, ensuring compliance across all projects.
• Identify future project opportunities and leverage internal/external networks to pursue them.
• Drive continuous improvement by gathering lessons learned and historical data for project quality monitoring.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management, Mechanical/Architectural Engineering, Business Management, or equivalent field/leadership experience.
• Minimum 15 years of experience in the construction industry, with prior senior management roles.
• Proven background overseeing projects, schedules, budgets, and large project teams.
• Experience as part of a senior leadership and/or strategic planning team.
• Full healthcare and retirement benefits.
• Long-term growth potential within a top-tier mechanical subcontractor.

Employment type

Full-time

Benefits

Full healthcare and retirement benefits; long-term growth potential.