Senior Operations Leader – Mechanical Construction

icon Mech

Charlotte, Northern (NC, KY)

Hybrid

USD 185,000 - 230,000

Full time

2 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Employee Stock Ownership Program
Health Insurance
Vision Insurance
401k with discretionary contributions
Paid Time Off
Tuition Reimbursement Program
Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

icon Mechanical is seeking an experienced Operations Director to lead the Operations team in Charlotte, NC. The role anchors profitability, risk management, and execution excellence, overseeing Project Directors, Senior PMs, PMs, and coordinators while partnering with Field Operations.

The ideal candidate brings 10+ years in mechanical construction leadership, deep knowledge of forecasting, cost control, and scheduling, and strong communication at all levels.

Qualifications

  • 10+ years of progressive experience in mechanical construction project management and operations.
  • Proven experience leading large, complex construction projects and managing multiple project teams or a significant portfolio of work.
  • Strong knowledge of project financial management, forecasting, cost control, change management, contracts, cash flow, and risk management.
  • Strong understanding of construction scheduling, procurement, engineering, VDC, fabrication, field operations, subcontractor management, commissioning, and project closeout.
  • Demonstrated ability to lead, coach, and develop Project Directors, Project Managers, and other project management professionals.
  • Strong communication, judgment, and problem-solving skills with the ability to work effectively with executives, customers, project teams, and field leadership.
  • Experience in industrial, mission critical, advanced manufacturing, healthcare, or similarly complex mechanical construction environments preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Lead, manage, mentor, and develop assigned project management teams.
  • Maintain visibility into assigned projects' financial performance, schedules, staffing, risk, and customer relationships.
  • Hold assigned project teams accountable for forecasting, cost control, margin performance, cash flow, and reporting.
  • Review project forecasts and costs; develop corrective action plans with project leadership.
  • Ensure robust execution plans covering schedule, procurement, engineering, fabrication, subcontractors, commissioning, turnover, and closeout.
  • Collaborate with Field Operations to align schedules and manpower.
  • Escalate major commercial, contractual, or project issues and drive recovery actions.
  • Develop standardized project management processes and accountability across the division.
  • Plan staffing and balance resources with Division VP input; identify recruiting needs.

Skills

Leadership
Financial management
Project management
Scheduling
Communication
Problem solving
Travel readiness

Tools

VDC

Job description

icon Mechanical is seeking an experienced Operations Director to lead the Operations team in Charlotte, NC. The role anchors profitability, risk management, and execution excellence, overseeing Project Directors, Senior PMs, PMs, and coordinators while partnering with Field Operations.

The ideal candidate brings 10+ years in mechanical construction leadership, deep knowledge of forecasting, cost control, and scheduling, and strong communication at all levels.

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