Director, Operations

Trautman & Shreve, Inc; Aurora (IL); On-site; USD 145,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Trautman & Shreve, Inc. is seeking a senior operations leader to oversee the Business Unit, provide direction to Project Managers, and drive performance reviews and professional development.

This role focuses on building a culture of continuous improvement, coordinating with other units, and ensuring processes align with the Operations Manual while pursuing strategic, long-term goals for the company. The position requires a strong track record in construction operations and cross-functional

Qualifications

• 6-10 years progressive experience in project management or operations, sales or marketing in the Construction Industry – working for multi-million dollar mechanical contractors
• Undergraduate degree in business, finance, engineering or similar degree preferred
• In-depth knowledge of the industry and its current events
• Technical competencies – understand software, hardware, networks, etc.
• High initiative and ability to work in team environment
• Effectively handle stressful situations and deadline pressuresStrong communication skills
• Detail oriented
• Common sense

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage operations for Business Unit by providing oversite, direction and support to the Project Managers and their teams
• Responsible for conduction regular performance reviews and providing coaching to all direct reports to facilitate their professional growth and development
• Build an organizational culture in which passion for continuous improvement is expected and consistent with ELEVATE core values
• Develop strategies that ensure the Business Unit is operating seamlessly with other Business Units and take actions to make certain that all decisions are made in the best interest of the company – even if detrimental to the Business Unit
• Ensure Business Unit operations and processes are consistent with company Operations Manual. Coordinate necessary process changes with other Business Unit Leaders and make changes to company Operations Manual necessary for continual company improvement
• Quality improvement through research and implementation of best practices and identify new/needed skills, better processes, or methods

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Detail oriented

Problem solving

Education

Undergraduate degree in business, finance, engineering or similar degree preferred

Job description

We are a single-source solution for the design and implementation of sophisticated mechanical and plumbing systems. Our integrated in-house production model utilizes coordinated BIM models to produce precise fabrication documentation to help ensure accurate installation.

Job Summary

Lead and manage operations for Business Unit by providing oversite, direction and support to the Project Managers and their teams. Responsible for conduction regular performance reviews and providing coaching to all direct reports to facilitate their professional growth and development.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Include the following. Other duties will likely be assigned

• Service customers in a manner that is consistent with Trautman and Shreve core values and promotes a prosperous business relationship for all.
• Lead Business Unit and Operational Managers to evaluate and take actions that are consistent with the overall company strategy and culture.
• Lead and manage operations for Business Unit by providing oversite, direction and support to the Project Managers and their teams:
• Responsible for conduction regular performance reviews and providing coaching to all direct reports to facilitate their professional growth and development.
• Build an organizational culture in which passion for continuous improvement is expected and consistent with ELEVATE core values.
• Develop strategies that ensure the Business Unit is operating seamlessly with other Business Units and take actions to make certain that all decisions are made in the best interest of the company – even if detrimental to the Business Unit.
• Ensure Business Unit operations and processes are consistent with company Operations Manual. Coordinate necessary process changes with other Business Unit Leaders and make changes to company Operations Manual necessary for continual company improvement.
• Quality improvement through research and implementation of best practices and identify new/needed skills, better processes, or methods.
• Identify opportunities and areas for improvement within Business Unit to improve the operational systems, processes and policies in support of organizational missions such as:
• Improve Management Reporting, Document and Information Control, Business processes and Organizational Planning and training
• Improve the bridging of Operations, Accounting, Project Management and Field Labor
• Champion prefabrication
• Set performance goals that are tailored to Business Unit and challenge basic assumptions underlying Business Unit operations
• Develop Operational goals for Business Unit that are aggressive, yet obtainable and tied to long-term goals of the company.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6-10 years progressive experience in project management or operations, sales or marketing in the Construction Industry – working for multi-million dollar mechanical contractors
• Undergraduate degree in business, finance, engineering or similar degree preferred
• In-depth knowledge of the industry and it current events
• Technical competencies – understand software, hardware, networks, etc.
• High initiative and ability to work in team environment
• Effectively handle stressful situations and deadline pressuresStrong communication skills
• Detail oriented
• Common sense

Compensation Range

Minimum annual base salary $145,000 to maximum annual base salary $200,000; DOE

Other Compensation

position is eligible for an annual discretionary bonus.

Benefits

As a leading provider of mechanical and electrical construction, facilities services, and energy infrastructure, EMCOR Group is committed to its employees. This commitment is embodied in our competitive benefits package, which includes medical, dental, and vision coverage, as well as flexible spending accounts, life insurance, disability income, 401(k) Savings Plans, and employee assistance and wellness programs.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, see, talk, and hear. The employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is regularly required to walk, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to twenty-five (25) pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to commute to field locations. The employee must have the ability to navigate around job site locations.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The employee should expect to sit for long periods in front of a computer and also travel to field locations as needed. While visiting field locations, the employee may be required to work outdoors, be exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; moving mechanical and electrical parts; high, precarious places; dust, fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; outside weather conditions, extended exposure to sunlight; cold and heat; risk of electrical shock and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.

Equal Opportunity Employer

As a leading provider of mechanicaland electrical construction, facilities services, and energy infrastructure,we offer employess a competitive salary and benefits package and we are always looking for individuals with the talent and skills required to contribute to our continued growth and sucess. Equal Oppurtunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.

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Geographic Disclosure

There is no application deadline at this time. There is no deadline because applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.