Director of Operations MEP

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Director of Operations South Bay 180k to 250k - Mechanical, Plumbing & BAS division

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Salary $180,000 - $250,000 per year

The Director of Operations is responsible for creating structure and driving performance across all field and office operations. You will work closely with the executive team to set goals, improve systems, strengthen project delivery, and build high performing teams. This role owns efficiency, quality, profitability, and customer satisfaction across construction and service operations while supporting managers, superintendents, and project leaders. This position requires an on site presence in Union City five days a week with flexibility as needed.

This is an opportunity to step into a true leadership role with a respected mechanical contractor that supports major biotech and high tech environments. The team focuses on innovation, teamwork, long term client relationships, and doing things the right way. You will guide operational excellence across mechanical, plumbing, controls, and service divisions and help shape the culture of a growing business in the South Bay.

• Lead and support operational teams including field and shop leadership safety fleet production project management and facilities
• Build consistent workflows to support scheduling budgeting cost control and project closeout
• Champion lean construction technology based solutions and continuous improvement
• Support project managers with scheduling planning risk mitigation and job cost performance
• Use data and key metrics to track progress and drive accountability
• Partner with executive leadership to plan resources budgets and growth initiatives
• Mentor managers and future leaders and support training and development programs
• Uphold safety quality compliance and client satisfaction standards
• Build strong vendor relationships and support issue resolution in the field and office

• Ten years of experience in mechanical electrical or plumbing construction or service operations
• Five years in a senior leadership or operations related role
• Track record of improving systems and managing large complex projects
• Familiarity with construction technology platforms such as Autodesk Construction Cloud MS Project or ERP systems
• Bachelor’s degree in construction management engineering or business preferred
• PMP PE or related certification a plus
• Experience working with design build construction plan and spec and integrated project delivery a plus

• Servant leadership style and desire to develop strong teams
• Organized detail focused and reliable follow through
• Financial awareness and understanding of job cost controls and forecasting
• Clear communicator who can manage conflict and build alignment
• Comfortable evaluating new technologies automation and prefabrication strategies

• Competitive base salary
• Full medical dental and vision
• Retirement plan with matching and profit sharing
• Paid time off and support for professional growth and continued learning

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