Operations Director

Icon-Mechanical; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 185,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary range

ESOP

Annual bonus

Health Insurance

Vision Insurance

401k

Paid Time Off

Holidays

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Assistance

Job summary

icon Mechanical is seeking an Operations Director to lead the Operations team in Charlotte, NC. The ideal candidate has 10+ years of mechanical construction leadership, capable of directing multiple PM teams and ensuring profitable, safe, on-time project delivery.

You will oversee project Directors and Managers, manage budgeting and cash flow, and partner with field operations to align schedules, procurement, and engineering across a diverse portfolio.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive experience in mechanical construction project management and operations.
• Experience leading large, complex construction projects and managing multiple project teams.
• Strong knowledge of project financial management, forecasting, cost control, and risk management.
• Understanding of scheduling, procurement, engineering, VDC, fabrication, field operations, and commissioning.

Responsibilities

• Lead, manage, and develop assigned project management teams.
• Maintain visibility into financial performance, schedules, staffing, risk, and customer relationships.
• Hold teams accountable for forecasting, cost control, margin, cash flow, and reporting.
• Review forecasts, cost reports, labor performance, and contingency; develop corrective actions.
• Ensure execution plans cover schedule, procurement, engineering, fabrication, subcontractors, commissioning, and closeout.
• Collaborate with Field Operations to align schedules and manpower with execution needs.
• Drive continuous improvement through lessons learned, standardization, and technology adoption.

Skills

Project management

Financial management

Leadership

Communication

Risk management

Scheduling

Contracts

Job description

Operations Opportunity: Operations Director

icon Mechanical is seeking qualified professionals to join our Operation s team. We are a full-service mechanical contractor and construction firm specializing in fabrication, installation, modification, and ongoing service of process piping, power piping, boiler making, industrial equipment installation, industrial ventilation, and HVAC. icon is IMI’s original, flagship firm and takes pride in having constructed projects in over 42 states in markets including emerging technology, data centers, healthcare, laboratories, pharmaceutical, automotive, and education. icon has the capacity to perform projects where the mechanical portion can be $100's of millions to build.

icon is headquartered in Granite City, IL, and has branches in Nashville, TN, Chesterfield, MO, and Charlotte, NC. icon was recently recognized as one of the Top 50 Fastest-growing Companies in the St. Louis Metropolitan Region and recently listed as one of the 10 Fastest-growing Mechanical Construction Companies in the United States.

We are currently looking for a Operations Directorto join our Operationsteam located at our office in Charlotte, NC. Our ideal candidate for a Operations Director is someone with 10+ years of experience who is an experienced mechanical construction leader responsible for leading and developing assigned project management teams and projects within the division. Working closely with the Division Vice President and Operations leadership, this role will drive profitable execution, financial accountability, risk management, consistent project management practices, and operational excellence. The Operations Director will oversee assigned Project Directors, Senior Project Managers, Project Managers, Assistant Project Managers, and Project Coordinators while partnering closely with Field Operations.

Primary responsibilities for icon’s Operations Director include:

Lead, manage, mentor, and develop assigned project management teams, including Project Directors, Senior Project Managers, Project Managers, Assistant Project Managers, and Project Coordinators.

Maintain visibility into assigned projects' financial performance, schedules, staffing, risk, customer relationships, and major operational priorities.

Hold assigned project teams accountable for accurate forecasting, cost control, margin performance, cash flow, billing, change management, and timely financial reporting.

Review project forecasts, cost reports, labor performance, contingency, changes, and projected profitability, and work with project leadership to develop corrective action plans when needed.

Ensure assigned project teams establish and maintain effective execution plans covering schedule, procurement, engineering, VDC, fabrication, subcontractors, commissioning, turnover, and closeout.

Partner closely with the Field Operations Director to align project schedules and management plans with manpower, productivity, fabrication, and field execution needs.

Serve as an escalation point for significant commercial, contractual, customer, and project management issues within the assigned portfolio, including major change orders, claims, and project recovery efforts.

Help establish consistent project management standards, processes, reporting expectations, and accountability across the division.

Plan project management staffing for assigned current and future work, coordinate with the Division Vice President to balance resources, and identify recruiting or development needs before they impact execution.

Develop future leaders through coaching, performance management, training, succession planning, and opportunities for increased responsibility.

Maintain key customer and business partner relationships within the assigned portfolio and support project teams during executive-level meetings, difficult conversations, and major project decisions.

Collaborate with Preconstruction, other Operations leaders, and support groups to ensure successful project handoff, risk identification, and alignment between estimating assumptions and operations execution.

Drive continuous improvement through lessons learned, standardization, technology adoption, VDC, prefabrication, modularization, and other practices that improve project performance.

Primary qualifications for icon’s Operations Director include:

10+ years of progressive experience in mechanical construction project management and operations, with demonstrated leadership responsibility.

Proven experience leading large, complex construction projects and managing multiple project teams or a significant portfolio of work.

Strong knowledge of project financial management, forecasting, cost control, change management, contracts, cash flow, and risk management.

Strong understanding of construction scheduling, procurement, engineering, VDC, fabrication, field operations, subcontractor management, commissioning, and project closeout.

Demonstrated ability to lead, coach, and develop Project Directors, Project Managers, and other project management professionals.

Strong communication, judgment, and problem-solving skills with the ability to work effectively with executives, customers, project teams, and field leadership.

Experience in industrial, mission critical, advanced manufacturing, healthcare, or similarly complex mechanical construction environments preferred.

Experience working in a union construction environment preferred, with the ability to travel to projects and maintain direct engagement with project teams and customers.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

• Salary Range: $185,000 - $230,000
• Employee Stock Ownership Program
• Discretionary Annual Bonus'
• Health Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• 401k with Discretionary Company Contributions
• Paid Time Off (Vacation; Sick Time)
• Paid Company Holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Employee Assistance Program

DIVERSITY:

Our commitment to diversity and inclusion starts with us. The IMI companies strive to build a team that is truly reflective of the communities we serve in every level of our business. We know that when diverse minds and perspectives come together, the possibilities are limitless.

WHY ICON MECHANICAL?

Here at icon, we don’t just admire thinking outside of the box, we encourage it. icon knows that to tackle the challenging projects we are faced with every day takes a team of creative problem solvers who aren’t afraid to be bold. Which is why icon works every day to create a work environment that gives back to our employees. Our family-first approach and commitment to work-life balance are just a couple of the things that make icon Mechanical an ideal career destination. We take pride in supporting our own.

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