Mechanical Division Manager

KE Gutridge LLC; Hilliard (OH); On-site; USD 130,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

FREE Health Insurance (higher plans)

FREE Dental & Vision Insurance for EMP

Generous 401(k) match

Life, Disability & Accident Insurance

Tool Purchasing Program

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Job summary

KE Gutridge LLC in central Ohio is seeking a Division Manager for the Mechanical Division to oversee planning, execution, and delivery of MEPF systems on construction projects.

You will lead project managers, coordinators, superintendents, foremen, and field personnel, ensure quality and safety, manage budgets, and coordinate with executives and clients to meet timelines and standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related field.
• 8–10 years of experience in MEP engineering or construction, including 3–5 years in a management or leadership role.
• Strong knowledge of building systems, construction practices, applicable codes, and industry standards.
• Proven experience overseeing large-scale construction projects, with a strong understanding of MEP systems and project operations.
• Demonstrated ability to lead teams, manage resources, and drive project and division performance.
• Excellent leadership, communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities with the capacity to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) or similar project management certification.
• LEED accreditation (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design).
• Relevant industry certifications related to MEP systems, construction, or building codes.

Responsibilities

• Oversee planning, execution, and delivery of MEPF systems in construction projects.
• Manage a team of project managers, coordinators, superintendents, foremen and field personnel.
• Ensure division operates within company processes and achieves quality, safety, and efficiency.
• Collaborate with senior management, clients, Project Managers, other divisions, and external stakeholders.
• Drive performance excellence and align work with timelines, budgets, specs, and customer expectations.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Budget management

MEP systems knowledge

Construction management

Regulatory compliance

Safety

Stakeholder coordination

PMP certification

LEED accreditation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Civil Engineering, Construction Management

Job description

Description

Why Gutridge?

Gutridge is a leading construction and service company offering Plumbing, Mechanical, Fire Protection, and Electrical services to customers in the greater central Ohio marketplace. As the Mechanical Division Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing the planning, execution, and delivery of MEPF systems in construction projects. This role involves managing a team of project managers, coordinators, superintendents, foremen and field personnel, ensuring the division operates within company processes. The Division Manager will maintain high standards of quality, safety, and efficiency across all projects, while driving performance excellence. Collaborating closely with other divisions, departments, and executives, the Division Manager ensures that the division's work aligns with project timelines, budgets, specifications, and customer expectations, contributing to the overall success of each project.

What Will You Be Earning?

• Pay: Up to $150,000.00
• Compensation includes a base salary of up to $150,000, with potential for additional bonus incentives.

What Are We Looking For?

• Lead & Develop the Division: Supervise, mentor, and support division leadership and project teams. Delegate responsibilities effectively, provide training and guidance, conduct performance evaluations, and foster a collaborative, high-performing work environment.
• Manage Budget & Financial Performance: Develop and manage the division’s budget, monitor project costs and profitability, identify opportunities for cost savings and improved efficiency, and meet regularly with the CFO and Controller to review labor, expenses, and financial performance.
• Drive Division Performance: Meet regularly with Project Managers to evaluate project progress, performance, and profitability. Participate in executive meetings to communicate key performance metrics, operational challenges, and successes. Forecast workload and manpower requirements to align staffing with company goals and project demands.
• Oversee Workforce Planning: Partner with Human Resources to develop strategies for recruiting, retaining, and developing employees while ensuring the division maintains appropriate staffing levels to meet current and future project needs.
• Ensure Quality & Safety: Establish and enforce quality control standards to ensure MEP systems are installed correctly and perform as intended. Promote strict adherence to company safety policies, applicable codes, regulations, and industry standards.
• Coordinate Projects & Stakeholders: Collaborate with senior management, clients, Project Managers, other divisions, and external stakeholders to provide project updates, resolve issues, and ensure effective coordination and integration of mechanical systems.
• Manage Risk: Proactively identify risks and challenges throughout the design and construction process and implement strategies to mitigate risks, resolve issues, and minimize impacts to project schedules, costs, and quality.
• Ensure Regulatory Compliance: Ensure all mechanical designs, installations, and operations comply with applicable building codes, regulations, company standards, and industry requirements.
• Drive Continuous Improvement: Stay informed of emerging technologies, materials, and industry trends. Identify and implement improvements to processes, procedures, and systems that enhance efficiency, reduce costs, improve quality, and strengthen overall division performance.

Great Benefits!

• FREE Health Insurance (higher plans available at tiered cost).
• FREE Dental & Vision Insurance for Employee.
• Generous 401(k) match.
• Life, Disability & Accident Insurance offered.
• Tool Purchasing Program.
• Paid Time Off.
• Paid Holidays.

Requirements

What Do We Want To See?

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field.
• 8–10 years of experience in MEP engineering or construction, including 3–5 years in a management or leadership role.
• Strong knowledge of building systems, construction practices, applicable codes, and industry standards.
• Proven experience overseeing large-scale construction projects, with a strong understanding of MEP systems and project operations.
• Demonstrated ability to lead teams, manage resources, and drive project and division performance.
• Excellent leadership, communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities with the capacity to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) or similar project management certification.
• LEED accreditation (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design).
• Relevant industry certifications related to MEP systems, construction, or building codes.