Regional Mechanical Operations Director

EMCOR Construction Services, Inc.; McLean (VA); Hybrid; USD 200,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

EMCOR Construction Services, Inc. is seeking a Regional Mechanical Operations Director based in McLean, Virginia. This role involves supporting operating companies in improving operational performance and ensuring alignment across teams. Ideal candidates will have a bachelor's degree in engineering and 7-10 years of experience in Mechanical Construction, along with strong leadership and communication skills. The position includes a competitive salary of $200,000 - $250,000 and is bonus eligible.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 7-10 years of experience in Mechanical Construction.
• Experience leading projects with a focus on Ethics and Safety.
• Proven ability to communicate effectively at various organizational levels.

Responsibilities

• Assist SVP Operations in supporting OPCO performance.
• Track performance indicators and provide updates.
• Build relationships with OPCO leadership teams.

Skills

Mechanical Construction experience

Project Management

Field Operations

Estimating/Preconstruction

Leadership Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related fields

Tools

Microsoft Office

Accubid

Procore

Bluebeam

Job description

Job Summary

The Regional Mechanical Operations Director supports operating companies (OPCOs) within the mechanical segment by assisting in the coordination, visibility, and improvement of operational performance.

The individual will work closely with the Chief Operations Officer and OPCO leadership teams to strengthen execution discipline, support leadership transitions, and improve operational predictability—without taking control of local operations.

The role is grounded in the company’s philosophy:

Operating companies are led locally.

The segment supports, aligns, and strengthens performance.

ECS HQ is based out of McLean, Virginia. However, candidates in other locations and meeting the requirements below may be considered.

Compensation Range: $200,000 - $250,000

This position is bonus eligible.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• OpCo Operational Support:
  • Assist SVP Operations in supporting OPCO performance across assigned region
  • Participate in operating reviews and project discussions
  • Help identify execution risks and improvement opportunities
  • Support implementation of operational discipline (project controls, productivity, planning)
  • Travel up to 40-60%
• Performance Visibility & Coordination:
  • Develop familiarity with key projects, backlog, and operational drivers across OPCOs
  • Track performance indicators such as:
  • Project execution trends
  • Productivity signals
  • Schedule adherence
  • Provide structured updates to SVP Operations
• Leadership Support & Development:
  • Build relationships with OPCO leadership teams
  • Support new CEO or operations leader transitions
  • Assist Strategic Development Leader in onboarding alignment
  • Learn how to coach and influence without authority
• Enterprise Initiative Support:
  • Assist in coordinating enterprise initiatives including:
  • Preconstruction discipline improvements
  • Procurement strategies
  • Project execution enhancements
  • Technology and AI adoption
  • Help translate enterprise initiatives into practical OPCO actions
• Acquisition & Integration Exposure:
  • Support SVP Operations in acquisition integration efforts
  • Assist in understanding operational maturity of new businesses
  • Learn integration frameworks and expectations
• Professional Development Expectations:
  • Exposure to multiple OPCO business models
  • Participation in leadership decision-making
  • Coaching from Operations Leadership
  • Increasing responsibility in operational reviews and support

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, the individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Position Requirements/Preferred Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction or related areas of study or field experience; and minimum of 7-10 years Mechanical Construction experience. Prior experience in one or more: Project Management, Field Operations, Estimating/Preconstruction, Fabrication/Prefabrication.
• Exposure to multiple project types preferred (commercial, industrial, mission critical).
• Broad understanding of Mechanical Contracting business.
• Proven track record of leading projects while maintaining a commitment to Ethics and Safety.

Computer Skills

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Applications.
• Experience with Accubid, Procore, Bluebeam or other construction software.
• Familiarity with construction/financial software packages.

Language Skills

Must have the demonstrated ability to effectively communicate in English, cooperate, and collaborate with multiple levels of customers, employees, unions, government agencies, vendors and suppliers, and other contractor organizations.

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.

The employee must have the ability to travel by plane and/or car 40-60% of the time.

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 may expect to work in typical office environment conditions except when visiting field locations. Field environments may vary based on project, manufacturing, or weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.

Benefits

We offer a competitive salary and benefits package. The salary for this role is $200,000 - $250,000 with bonus eligibility. Equal Opportunity Employer – veterans, disabled, and all backgrounds are welcome.