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Entech Network Solutions, LLC. · 13 hours ago

Director of Mechanical Operations

Entech Network Solutions, LLC. is seeking a Director of Mechanical Operations to oversee the Mechanical Division's performance. This role is responsible for leading HVAC and Plumbing operations, ensuring project efficiency, safety, financial performance, and strategic growth while managing a team of Project Managers and Superintendents.

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Responsibilities

Lead all operational aspects of the HVAC and Plumbing division, ensuring safe, efficient, and profitable project delivery
Establish and maintain consistent operational standards for field and office teams (planning, scheduling, documentation, productivity, closeout)
Drive accountability across project execution, ensuring teams meet scope, schedule, quality, and budget commitments
Create bench strength by developing leaders and supporting succession planning within the division
Oversee and mentor Project Managers and Superintendents to ensure strong coordination between field production and office management
Maintain visibility into project status through regular reviews (cost-to-complete, labor productivity, change orders, schedule health, risk items)
Support teams in resolving escalated issues including customer concerns, manpower constraints, subcontractor performance, and complex technical challenges
Promote strong jobsite planning, material coordination, prefabrication where applicable, and effective commissioning and turnover processes
Own divisional performance metrics including gross margin, labor efficiency, change order capture, cash flow, backlog health, and forecast accuracy
Lead monthly and weekly project financial reviews with Project Managers and senior leadership; validate projections and corrective actions
Identify operational efficiencies and cost controls without compromising safety or quality
Participate in estimate reviews and operational handoff to ensure projects are set up for success prior to award
Provide constructability input, labor planning insight, staffing projections, and risk assessment during pursuit and preconstruction
Partner with leadership and business development to support growth initiatives, client relationships, and repeat work
Contribute to staffing plans based on pipeline, backlog, and upcoming pursuits
Champion a strong safety culture and ensure consistent compliance with company standards and applicable regulations
Drive quality expectations across installation, documentation, inspections, testing, and turnover
Ensure teams follow contract requirements, permitting considerations, and company operational processes
Recruit, develop, and retain top talent across Project Manager and Superintendent teams; influence hiring for key mechanical roles
Build a high-performance culture through coaching, clear expectations, and measurable goals
Encourage professional development and strengthen collaboration across departments

Qualification

Mechanical construction operationsProject financial managementLeadership experienceEstimate reviewsOperational risk evaluationMechanical systems knowledgeRelationship managementTalent developmentConflict resolutionStrategic thinking

Required

10–15+ years of progressive experience in mechanical construction operations (HVAC and/or Plumbing) serving industrial and commercial clients
Proven leadership experience managing Project Managers and Superintendents with multi-project oversight
Demonstrated ability to lead both office and field operations and communicate effectively with both groups
Strong understanding of project financials including job cost, forecasting, labor productivity, change management, and margin performance
Experience participating in estimate reviews, preconstruction planning, and operational risk evaluation
Strong knowledge of mechanical systems, installation methods, scheduling, procurement/material flow, and commissioning/turnover practices

Preferred

Experience in a self-performing environment (mechanical contractor or GC with meaningful mechanical self-perform exposure)
Experience scaling a division or leading operations through growth (headcount, backlog, geographic expansion)
Demonstrated success improving operational systems, field productivity, and forecast accuracy
Familiarity with industrial environments, complex retrofits, occupied spaces, or mission-critical work

Company

Entech Network Solutions, LLC.

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Entech is a full-service Human Resources Consultancy specializing in talent acquisition, executive recruitment, business consulting, and project management.