Director of Operations - Mechanical Construction - Charlotte, NC

Director of Operations – Mechanical Construction

Location: Charlotte, North Carolina

Industry: Mechanical Construction | HVAC | Plumbing | Piping

This is a senior leadership opportunity for an experienced mechanical construction professional to take ownership of regional operations, drive project performance, and support the continued growth of the business.

The successful candidate will provide leadership across multiple construction projects, ensuring operational excellence, financial performance, and the development of high-performing teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee mechanical construction operations across multiple projects, managing Project Managers, Superintendents, and field teams.


• Take accountability for project profitability, scheduling, quality, safety, and overall delivery.


• Oversee projects from preconstruction and estimating through execution and closeout.


• Manage operational budgets, financial forecasting, resource allocation, and project performance.


• Collaborate with estimating, engineering, VDC/BIM, procurement, and prefabrication teams to improve project delivery.


• Develop and implement operational strategies to improve efficiency, productivity, and profitability.


• Build and develop high-performing operational teams, providing mentorship and leadership to Project Managers and field personnel.


• Maintain strong relationships with general contractors, owners, and key clients.


• Support regional growth through operational planning, workforce development, and continuous improvement.

Candidate Requirements

• Extensive experience within the mechanical construction industry, ideally with a commercial or industrial mechanical contractor.


• Proven leadership experience overseeing multiple projects and managing Project Managers and field operations.


• Strong technical understanding of HVAC, plumbing, piping, and associated mechanical systems.


• Demonstrated experience managing project financials, budgets, forecasting, and profitability.


• Experience delivering large-scale commercial and/or industrial construction projects.


• Strong understanding of preconstruction, estimating, procurement, and construction execution.


• Ability to develop teams, improve operational processes, and support business growth.


• Excellent leadership, communication, and client relationship management skills.

if this role could be of interest and matches your background and experience, please reach out to Edward Yardley (edward.yardley@gryphonoakwood.com) for a confidential call.