Director of Operations, Mechanical Construction
summit construction advisorsPhoenix, AZ
$180 K–$220 K
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summit construction advisorsPhoenix, AZ5 days ago
$180 K–$220 K
Occupations
Construction ManagersGeneral and Operations ManagersArchitectural and Engineering ManagersIndustries
Commercial and Institutional Building ConstructionAll Other Specialty Trade ContractorsOther Building Equipment ContractorsWe’re partnering with a leading, employee-owned MEP contractor to identify a Director of Operations to help lead and scale their construction business in the Phoenix market. This is a senior leadership role with full P&L ownership, focused on driving overall operational performance and supporting continued growth across the region. This is an opportunity for someone who wants to step in, take ownership, and play a key role in building out a growing region, not just maintain what’s already there.
What You’ll Be Responsible For:
- Provide day-to-day leadership and operational oversight across the Phoenix construction business, supporting a diverse portfolio of work and driving overall execution
- Own and manage key business metrics including P&L, revenue, backlog, and overall financial performance, partnering closely with senior leadership to drive strategy, execution, and market growth
- Build and evolve team structure, processes, and operating rhythms as the group transitions from a shared PM model into more defined, scalable units
- Lead, mentor, and develop project management teams, ensuring strong execution, accountability, and alignment with company goals
- Oversee project delivery from planning through execution, ensuring work is completed safely, on schedule, within budget, and to a high standard of quality
- Drive pre-construction planning, process improvements, and operational efficiency initiatives, leveraging best practices and Lean principles where applicable
- Develop and manage departmental goals, budgets, and forecasts, while monitoring performance and adjusting operations to meet business objectives
- Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, partners, and internal stakeholders, supporting long-term growth, contract execution, and issue resolution
What We’re Looking For:
- 10+ years of experience in construction, with a strong background in leadership, operational oversight, and understanding of mechanical
- Proven track record of managing financial performance, leading teams, and delivering projects at a high level
- Strong leadership, communication, and people management skills, with the ability to influence and drive alignment
- Comfortable working with and influencing key stakeholders across the business
- Experience with process improvement and optimizing operations for efficiency and performance
- Ability to translate business strategy into day-to-day execution
- History of successfully delivering projects and programs on time and within budget
- Results-driven mindset with a strong sense of accountability
- Decisive leader who can solve problems, set priorities, and keep teams moving forward
- Strong presence with the ability to lead teams and drive outcomes
- Bachelor’s degree in Construction, Engineering, or a related field preferred
- Open to relocation
Compensation:
- Pay range $180K–$220K+ (depending on experience)
- Annual bonus tied to business performanceESOP (employee ownership) with strong company contribution and vesting structure
- Full benefits package
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Level
ManagerL7
Salary
$180 K–$220 K
Location
Phoenix, AZ
Occupation
Construction Managers
Industry
Commercial and Institutional Building Construction
Posted
5 days ago
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