Position: Vice President of Operations

Location: Dallas-Fort Worth, TX

Pay Range: $150,000 - $220,000 Base Salary + Performance Bonus

Benefits:

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) with company match
Performance-based executive bonus
Paid holidays and paid time off
Executive leadership opportunity with long-term growth potential
Collaborative executive leadership team

Tiello has partnered with a premier commercial mechanical contractor in the Dallas-Fort Worth market on their search for a Vice President of Operations. This executive leadership position will oversee the company's operational performance while driving strategic growth, developing high-performing teams, and strengthening relationships throughout the North Texas construction market.

The Vice President of Operations will work directly alongside the President to establish operational strategy, improve project execution, develop future leaders, and position the company for continued expansion. This is an opportunity to step into a highly visible executive role with significant influence over the company's future direction.

The ideal candidate is a proven mechanical construction executive with extensive operational leadership experience, a strong network throughout the DFW market, and the ability to scale an organization while maintaining exceptional customer service and financial performance.

Position Overview

The Vice President of Operations will provide executive oversight for all operational functions, including project management, field operations, scheduling, workforce planning, operational processes, and overall project performance. This individual will establish company-wide operational standards while ensuring projects are delivered safely, profitably, and with exceptional quality.

Success in this role requires balancing strategic planning with hands-on leadership. The Vice President of Operations will mentor operational leaders, collaborate with executive leadership on business strategy, and help create the systems, processes, and culture necessary to support continued growth.

Key Responsibilities

Executive Leadership

Partner with the President to develop and execute the company's long-term operational strategy
Help establish annual business goals, operational initiatives, and growth objectives
Serve as a key member of the executive leadership team, providing strategic guidance on company performance
Represent the company with clients, general contractors, engineers, and industry partners

Operations Leadership

Provide executive leadership across all project management and field operations
Ensure projects are delivered safely, on schedule, within budget, and at the highest level of quality
Oversee project portfolios, manpower planning, scheduling, resource allocation, and operational performance
Standardize operational processes and implement best practices across the organization
Drive accountability through KPIs, performance metrics, and operational reporting
Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, communication, and overall project execution

Financial Performance

Oversee operational budgets, forecasting, project profitability, and resource planning
Review job cost reports, labor productivity, work-in-progress, and financial performance across all projects
Partner with executive leadership on annual budgeting and long-term financial planning
Support contract negotiations, major vendor relationships, and subcontractor agreements
Drive operational improvements that increase profitability and scalability

Business Development & Client Relationships

Build and strengthen relationships with owners, developers, general contractors, engineers, and strategic partners
Support business development efforts by providing operational insight during pursuits and client presentations
Identify opportunities for market expansion and long-term strategic partnerships
Help position the company as a preferred mechanical contractor throughout North Texas

Leadership & Culture

Recruit, mentor, and develop Project Executives, Project Managers, Operations Managers, and Field Leadership
Foster a culture centered around accountability, collaboration, safety, and continuous improvement
Develop succession plans and leadership development initiatives across the organization
Build an operational team capable of supporting sustained company growth

Required Qualifications

10+ years of progressive leadership experience within commercial mechanical construction
Executive or senior operational leadership experience overseeing multiple project teams
Strong relationships throughout the Dallas-Fort Worth construction market
Extensive experience managing commercial HVAC, piping, plumbing, or mechanical construction operations
Proven success leading organizational growth while improving operational performance
Strong financial acumen, including budgeting, forecasting, job costing, and operational metrics
Exceptional leadership, communication, and organizational skills

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with Variable Refrigerant Flow (VRF) systems
Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Business, or a related field
Experience leading operations for a growing mechanical contractor
Strong business development and executive client relationship experience
Proven track record of building high-performing operational teams

Leadership Competencies

Strategic thinker with an operational mindset
Executive presence and strong relationship-building skills
Financial and business acumen
Servant leadership philosophy
Ability to lead through growth and organizational change
Strong coaching and mentoring abilities
High level of accountability and integrity
Continuous improvement mindset

Physical & Work Environment Expectations

Combination of office, client meetings, and active construction site environments
Regular travel throughout the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex with occasional regional travel
Ability to visit active construction sites and represent the company at executive meetings and industry events
Frequent collaboration with executive leadership, project teams, clients, and business partners

Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S.

Tiello LLC is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Your Right to Work - In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire.

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