Kelso Industries · 2 weeks ago
Director of Project Excellence
Salt Lake City, UT
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
10+ years expKelso Industries is a company with over 3,500 employees across 30 companies delivering HVAC, mechanical, plumbing, refrigeration, and electrical solutions nationwide. They are seeking a Director of Project Excellence to implement and champion a unified Construction Operations Project Playbook across their portfolio, ensuring operational leaders apply best practices effectively.
Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC)IndustrialMechanical Engineering
Responsibilities
Implement Project Excellence across Kelso Industries’ operating companies
Create and execute a strategy to ensure leaders apply relevant actions effectively
Lead change management efforts to embed project excellence playbook practices within daily operations, ensuring buy-in and adoption from operational leaders. Use data to show effectiveness of playbook
Integrate the playbook into the onboarding and assessment process for new acquisitions, driving alignment and accelerating performance outcomes
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in business, engineering, construction management, or a related field
10+ years of senior construction leadership experience within large, complex organizations, ideally with multi-site or multi-entity operations
Executed continuous improvement with a strong passion for driving operational excellence across teams and projects
Demonstrated experience implementing best practices and standard work to improve overall effectiveness of projects from estimating through project completion
Proven process orientation, with experience designing, implementing, and optimizing operational processes within construction project environments
Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build credibility and influence across a wide range of stakeholders, including Kelso executives, operating company presidents, project managers, estimators, and field leadership
Locations include Southwest (Phoenix, AZ), Mountain (Salt Lake City, UT), Northeast (Philadelphia, PA), Southeast (Atlanta, GA or Orlando, FL)
Note: Ultimate location may vary; candidates must reside within a short distance of a major airport to accommodate travel requirements
Must be able to travel frequently (up to 50%), which may include long periods of sitting on planes, trains, or in vehicles
Ability to work in a standard office environment with visits to field or construction sites, which may require walking, standing, bending, and exposure to varying weather conditions
Ability to sit for extended periods while using a computer or during travel
Capability to lift and carry items up to 25 pounds occasionally, such as laptops, presentation materials, or luggage
Visual and auditory acuity sufficient to use standard office equipment, participate in virtual or in-person meetings, and drive when necessary
Preferred
MBA or other advanced degrees in Business Administration, Engineering, Construction Management, or related fields
Demonstrated experience applying Lean, Six Sigma, or PMP methodologies to drive operational efficiency, process improvement, and project success within construction or related industries
Experience in integrating acquisitions, including aligning cultures and implementing shared processes or technologies
Familiarity with multi-entity operations or private equity-backed organizations
Benefits
Growth Opportunities: Develop new skills, take on exciting challenges, and advance your career in meaningful ways.
Company Culture: You’ll thrive in an environment that supports your growth, values your contributions, and makes work fulfilling and enjoyable.
Impact: Your work directly contributes to meaningful outcomes, allowing you to see the difference you make and feel a sense of purpose every day.
Competitive Compensation & Benefits: You’ll be rewarded fairly for your contributions while enjoying perks that enhance your financial security, health, and overall well-being.
Company
Kelso Industries
Kelso Industries is a conglomeration of market-leading companies and their executives who offer comprehensive HVAC, and plumbing services.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$50MKey Investors
Paceline Equity Partners
2023-11-27Private Equity· $50M
Leadership Team
Steve Carroll
CEO and Co-Founder
Greg Gernert
CFO
Recent News
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