Plumbing Division Manager

KE Gutridge; Hilliard (OH); On-site; USD 135,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental & Vision insurance

401(k) match

Life, Disability & Accident Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Job summary

Gutridge is seeking a Division Manager to oversee planning, execution, and delivery of MEPF systems on construction projects in central Ohio. You will manage a team of project managers, coordinators, superintendents, foremen, and field personnel, aligning work with timelines, budgets, and customer expectations.

The role emphasizes quality, safety, and efficiency, with responsibility for staffing, financial performance, and coordination with executives to drive division results.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; 8–10 years in MEP/construction.
• 3–5 years in management or leadership role.
• Strong knowledge of building systems and codes.
• Ability to lead teams and manage multiple priorities.
• PM/leadership certifications preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee division planning, execution, and delivery of MEPF systems.
• Lead project managers, coordinators, superintendents, foremen and field staff.
• Maintain quality, safety, and efficiency across projects.
• Develop and manage division budget; review labor and expenses with CFO.
• Forecast workload and staffing to meet project demands.
• Ensure regulatory compliance and continuous improvement.

Skills

Leadership

Budgeting

Project management

Strategic planning

Communication

Risk management

Stakeholder management

Education

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

PMP certification

LEED accreditation

MEP certifications

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. The Division Manager is 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.
• 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.