Senior Operations Manager - Mechanical Construction Leader

Icon-Mechanical; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Stock Ownership Program

Health Insurance

Vision Insurance

401k with Discretionary Company Contri

Paid Time Off (Vacation; Sick Time)

Paid Company Holidays

Tuition Reimbursement Program

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Icon Mechanical in Nashville, TN, seeks an experienced Operations Manager to lead multiple project teams across the national portfolio. You will drive safety, profitability, and execution excellence, mentor leaders, and collaborate with the Director of National Field Operations and site staff to deliver critical mechanical construction projects.

This role requires 10+ years in mechanical construction, strong coaching skills, scheduling and cost control expertise, travel up to 60–70%, and a track

Qualifications

• Ten-plus years of progressive experience in mechanical construction project management and operations.
• Experience leading complex construction projects and overseeing multiple project teams.
• Knowledge of project financial management including forecasting, cost control, contracts, cash flow, and risk.
• Understanding of scheduling, procurement, engineering, fabrication, field operations, and closeout.
• Proven ability to coach and develop project professionals and communicate with executives.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop Project Directors, Senior PMs, PMs, and coordinators in operational processes.
• Drive safety culture and ensure compliance across projects.
• Manage project forecasts, cost reports, and profitability analyses.
• Maintain schedules and alignment of manpower, fabrication, and field execution.
• Build relationships with customers and key partners; manage escalations.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Budgeting

Safety management

Communication

Travel

Mentoring

Cross-functional

Education

Bachelor's degree in CM

PMP

OSHA 30

Engineering degree

Tools

Scheduling software

Cost-control software

VDC tools

Job description

Icon Mechanical in Nashville, TN, seeks an experienced Operations Manager to lead multiple project teams across the national portfolio. You will drive safety, profitability, and execution excellence, mentor leaders, and collaborate with the Director of National Field Operations and site staff to deliver critical mechanical construction projects.

This role requires 10+ years in mechanical construction, strong coaching skills, scheduling and cost control expertise, travel up to 60–70%, and a track