Senior Director, Mechanical Construction Operations

U.S. Engineering; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 153,120 - 216,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Year-end bonus

Health, dental, vision coverage

Matching retirement contributions

Matching 529 contributions

Job summary

U.S. Engineering Innovations is seeking a Director of Mechanical Construction Operations to lead on-site teams, manage project profitability, and oversee KPI-driven performance across multiple sites.

The role emphasizes leadership, strategic planning, and cross-functional collaboration to deliver high-quality facilities. The ideal candidate has 15+ years in construction leadership, a relevant degree, and a proven track record in budget control, procurement, and risk management within complex

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Science Management, Architectural Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or Business Management preferred.
• Extensive construction industry experience; minimum 15 years.
• Experience as a top-level manager overseeing projects, schedules, budgets, and teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage assigned site teams, including recruitment, performance and development.
• Foster relationships with project owners, clients, contractors, and vendors to leverage opportunities.
• Oversee profitability and KPI performance across projects; implement recovery plans as needed.
• Ensure project goals: profitability, cash flow, customer satisfaction, and manufacturing targets.
• Develop on-site plans and collaborate with off-site teams throughout project lifecycles.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Strategic thinking

Public speaking

Change management

Team development

Negotiation

Customer focus

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Science Management

Bachelor's degree in Architectural Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Business Management

Equivalent combination of field and leadership experience

Job description

U.S. Engineering Innovations is seeking a Director of Mechanical Construction Operations to lead on-site teams, manage project profitability, and oversee KPI-driven performance across multiple sites.

The role emphasizes leadership, strategic planning, and cross-functional collaboration to deliver high-quality facilities. The ideal candidate has 15+ years in construction leadership, a relevant degree, and a proven track record in budget control, procurement, and risk management within complex