Regional Mechanical Operations Director

EMCOR Group

McLean (VA)

Remote

USD 200,000 - 250,000

Full time

8 days ago

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Job summary

EMCOR Construction Services, Inc. in McLean, VA seeks a Regional Mechanical Operations Director to coordinate OPCO performance, strengthen execution discipline, and improve predictability. The role reports to SVP Operations and involves travel up to 60%, collaboration with OPCO leadership, and guiding enterprise initiatives. A bachelor’s in engineering or construction and 7–10 years’ mechanical construction experience are required.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction or related field.
7–10 years mechanical construction experience.
Experience in Project Management, Field Operations, Estimating/Preconstruction.

Responsibilities

Support OPCO performance across the region.
Travel up to 40–60%.
Develop familiarity with projects, backlog, and operational drivers.
Track performance indicators and provide updates to SVP Operations.
Assist in leadership transitions and enterprise initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Program management

Operational discipline

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or construction

Tools

Microsoft Office

Accubid

Procore

Bluebeam

Job description

About Us

EMCOR Construction Services (ECS) is part of EMCOR Group, Inc. (NYSE: EME), a Fortune 500® leader in mechanical and electrical construction, industrial and energy infrastructure, and building services for a diverse range of businesses. ECS is a nationwide group of 50+ operating companies with over 30,000 employees and annual revenues of $10.7 billion. Our operating companies are mechanical and commercial electrical contractors with expertise that includes virtually all U.S. commercial, healthcare, institutional, education, hospitality, manufacturing, transportation, and water and wastewater markets. We also have several operating companies that focus on commercial fire protection. They provide integrated life safety solutions, including fire detection and suppression systems, and the most advanced security technology available today. The ECS headquarters team provides key support for its electrical and mechanical companies, including finance and accounting, human resources, legal, national purchasing and information technology.

Job Summary

EMCOR Construction Services, Inc. (ECS) seeks Regional Mechanical Operations Director. 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.

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

Include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

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. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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. Experience must include:

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

As a leading provider of mechanical and electrical construction, facilities services, and energy infrastructure, we offer employees 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 success. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Equal Opportunity Employer

Affirmative Action Policy

Please review ourAffirmative Action Policy (https://emcorgroup.icims.com/icims2/servlet/icims2?module=AppInert&action=download&id=125321&hashed=-1649799793) .

Geographic Disclosure

Job Locations

US-VA-McLean

2026-53086

Company

EMCOR Construction Services, Inc.