Director of Operations — Mechanical Piping & Plumbing

Job overview

The Director of Operations role is onsite in Phoenix, AZ. Compensation is not specified. Elite Executive Solutions is conducting a confidential search for an established mechanical contractor’s Phoenix operations. The director oversees operational performance across mechanical piping and plumbing projects, develops project leadership teams, and drives financial performance. The role contributes to safe, efficient, and profitable project delivery from preconstruction through commissioning, closeout, and final financial performance.

What you'll do

• Lead multiple mechanical piping and plumbing projects and develop project leadership personnel
• establish operational processes and performance expectations
• oversee project portfolios, budgets, forecasts, labor, procurement, schedules, and change management
• review financials, WIP, margins, cash flow, and risks
• coordinate project and field teams
• support constructability reviews, BIM/VDC, prefabrication, commissioning, and closeout
• recruit, mentor, and retain operations professionals
• maintain key customer relationships and support pursuit strategy and business development.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

director of operations

mechanical construction

mechanical piping

commercial plumbing

project portfolio

financial performance

field operations

commissioning

team leadership

phoenix az

elite executive solutions

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

The role is a confidential search for a senior leader with significant commercial or industrial mechanical construction experience and a strong mechanical piping and/or plumbing operations background.

About the employer

Elite Executive Solutions is hiring for this role. Industry: Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors. Sector: 23.