Mechanical Operations Director

Description

• Assist the project staff in the development of the construction schedule. Monitor schedule performance.
• Monitor labor cost for problem areas or waste and implement prompt corrective action as required. Review methods of approach for opportunities to reduce labor risk.
• Maintain a thorough understanding of the McCarthy/Owner contract and oversee field operations to achieve contract compliance.
• Attend key preconstruction meetings, understand project risks, complexity, assumptions and clarifications.
• Monitor the job cost report to ensure all required maintenance is performed and costs are reflected accurately.
• Partner with preconstruction in the development of the overall preconstruction effort.
• Provide overall leadership to the project staff.
• Anticipate problems and be available to assist in resolving problems as requested by project staff.
• Coordinate internal resources to pursue opportunities.
• Ensure quality program is being implemented.
• Identify potential hiring candidates and participate in interviews of new hire candidates, as requested.
• Coordinate staffing and movement of self-perform field personnel with other Operations Directors; ensure adequate staff resources are on site in a timely manner.
• Assist the Marketing Department in the preparation of presentations and interviews; participate in interviews as necessary.
• Be available to the project staff to help with issue resolution.
• Foster relationships with both internal and external clients.
• Coordinate executive planning review meetings with all stakeholders.
• Lead design build efforts and coordinate with owner/designer throughout the design phase.
• Champion jobsite safety effort, motivating the onsite team in the implementation of McCarthy Safety Guidelines. Perform Monthly Project Director Safety Inspection.
• Serve as a liaison between the office and field. Foster company spirit and enthusiasm, pride of work, accountability for actions and support field staff training and growth.
• Oversee mechanical review planning efforts, ensure plans are thorough and address all project risks.
• Review and approve the Chart of Accounts
• Generate general conditions and work with Preconstruction Director to ensure necessary project staffing is coordinated.
• Lead constructability reviews and development of project execution plan.
• Manage monthly/quarterly/year end profit projections with the Project Manager. Review projections with VP Ops and Business Unit Leaders. Maintain a thorough understanding of internal/external contingency amounts and use authorizations
• Recommend self-improvement programs that may assist employees in their professional and personal development.
• Lead business development effort. Continually work to build relationships with internal/external clients, subcontractors, and owners.

Requirements

• Proven experience planning complex mechanical projects.
• Proven experience managing HVAC, mechanical, and plumbing preconstruction efforts.
• Experience building and leading large teams.
• Ability to communicate with, present to, build trust in and influence others internally and externally. McCarthy is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veteran status.
• Experience leading multiple mechanical projects of $40M+.
• Ability to manage multiple projects concurrently.
• Excellent follow-up and open issues resolution.
• In-depth knowledge of mechanical construction principles/practices required.
• Bachelor’s degree in construction management or engineering required.

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance