Regional Vice President - Mechanical Operations

John W. Danforth Company; Dublin (OH); On-site; USD 250,000 - 360,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision coverage

401(k) plan

Life insurance

Disability coverage

Employee assistance program

Job summary

John W. Danforth Company is seeking a Regional Vice President to drive performance, growth, and operational excellence across the region. You will lead teams, build client relationships, and ensure projects meet high-quality standards and company strategy.

The role requires strategic leadership, a strong focus on profitability, and experience managing large-scale contracting operations with end-to-end accountability.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in construction management, engineering, or related field.
• Proven experience leading operations with full P&L responsibility for large-scale contracting businesses ($50M+ revenue).
• Ability to drive profitable growth and operational performance.
• Strong leadership and building high-performing teams.
• Ability to collaborate across functions in a matrixed organization.
• High integrity and professionalism.

Responsibilities

• Lead regional operations to achieve financial, operational, and performance goals.
• Provide strategic leadership and high-impact decisions while aligning with company vision and priorities.
• Oversee financial performance, including forecasting, reporting, and project reviews across the region.
• Drive business development by building client relationships, identifying opportunities, and supporting sales strategy.
• Lead and develop teams by fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Ensure effective staffing and resource alignment to meet project and operational demands.
• Partner with internal teams to deliver consistent, high-quality execution across projects and services.
• Represent the company in industry events, client meetings, and community engagement efforts.
• Identify and mitigate risks while ensuring compliance with safety and operational standards.

Skills

Leadership

P&L management

Strategic planning

Client relationship development

Team building

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management/Engineering

Job description

Job Summary

As a Regional Vice President at John W. Danforth Company, you will serve as a key executive leader, driving performance, growth, and operational excellence across your region. You’ll lead teams, build strong client relationships, and ensure projects and operations consistently deliver high-quality results aligned with company strategy and values.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Lead regional operations to achieve financial, operational, and performance goals, including margin targets.
• Provide strategic leadership and make high-impact decisions while aligning with company vision and priorities.
• Oversee financial performance, including forecasting, reporting, and project reviews across the region.
• Drive business development by building client relationships, identifying opportunities, and supporting sales strategy.
• Lead and develop teams by fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Ensure effective staffing and resource alignment to meet project and operational demands.
• Partner with internal teams to deliver consistent, high-quality execution across projects and services.
• Represent the company in industry events, client meetings, and community engagement efforts.
• Identify and mitigate risks while ensuring compliance with safety and operational standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field is highly desirable.
• Proven experience leading operations with full P&L responsibility for large‑scale contracting businesses ($50M+ revenue).
• Demonstrated ability to drive profitable growth and operational performance.
• Strong leadership skills with experience building and managing high‑performing teams.
• Ability to collaborate across functions and lead within a matrixed organization.
• High level of integrity, professionalism, and ability to represent the company externally.

Benefits

We are committed to providing employees a comprehensive benefits package which includes medical, dental, and vision coverage, along with health savings and flexible spending accounts, life insurance, disability, a 401(k) Savings Plan, and an employee assistance program.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled