Posted 2 months ago
Director of Mechanical Construction
@ Hays
Ontario
Overview
Hays is hiring a Director of Mechanical Construction to lead construction operations across multiple commercial, institutional and industrial projects for a mechanical contractor. The role covers team development, project delivery from pre-construction through close-out, client relationships and profitability. Salary is $180,000 to $230,000 base with a comprehensive benefits package and company vehicle allowance.
Pay:
$180,000–$230,000 a year
Responsibilities:
- Lead all construction operations across multiple projects
- Oversee project performance, budgets, schedules, safety and quality
- Mentor and develop project managers, coordinators and site supervisors
- Manage client relationships and act as senior escalation point
- Ensure forecasting, margin protection and profitability
Requirements summary:
- 10+ years of mechanical construction experience
- 5+ years in senior leadership or operations management
- Strong knowledge of project delivery, estimating and risk management
- Ability to interpret drawings, specifications and contracts
- Plumbing trade background or licence strongly preferred
Tools & skills
Benefits mentioned
Source and dates
Employer career site / ATS feed · careerpage
- Employer posting date
- 2026-09-20
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-11
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-11
These dates describe the source record, not a live verification that the employer is still hiring. Check the original posting.
Job details
| Seniority | Director |
| Department | Business operations |
| Experience | 10+ years |
| Management experience | 5+ years |
| Manages people | Yes |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Work setting | Office, Construction site, Client sites |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer moderate |
| Licences & certifications | Plumbing licence |
| Perks mentioned | Generous paid time off, Retirement plan, Home office allowance |
Summary and details written by AI from the posting; the employer’s posting is the authority.
Hays
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 372 |
About the Opportunity
A well-established and growing mechanical contractor is seeking an experienced Director of Construction to provide strategic leadership across multiple commercial, institutional, and industrial projects. This is a senior leadership role with responsibility for overseeing construction operations, developing high-performing teams, driving operational excellence, and ensuring successful project delivery from pre-construction through close-out.
Salary & Benefits:
- $180,000 - $230,000 base salary
- Comprehensive benefits package
- Pension/RRSP program
- Company vehicle allowance
- Cell phone and laptop provided
- Paid vacation and personal days
Ideal Candidate:
- Mechanical construction leader with a strong background in plumbing, HVAC, or piping systems
- Proven experience managing project managers, site supervisors, and field operations teams
- Strong commercial acumen with the ability to drive profitability and operational performance
- Comfortable building client relationships and supporting business development activities
- Experienced delivering large-scale construction projects from planning through warranty
Role Requirements:
- 10+ years of mechanical construction experience
- 5+ years in a senior leadership or operations management role
- Strong understanding of project delivery, scheduling, estimating, forecasting, and risk management
- Ability to interpret drawings, specifications, and construction contracts
- Experience leading commercial, institutional, or industrial projects
- Plumbing trade background, plumbing licence, or significant plumbing construction experience strongly preferred
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead all construction operations across multiple projects
- Oversee project performance, budgets, schedules, safety, and quality standards
- Mentor and develop Project Managers, Coordinators, and Site Supervisors
- Drive operational improvements, standardization, and continuous improvement initiatives
- Manage client relationships and act as the senior escalation point for project issues
- Support recruitment, workforce planning, and team development
- Collaborate with estimating, VDC, prefabrication, and accounting teams
- Ensure accurate forecasting, margin protection, and project profitability
Why Join?
- Executive-level opportunity with significant influence on company growth and direction
- Lead a respected construction team with a strong project pipeline
- High visibility role with direct impact on operational success and profitability
- Opportunity to shape company culture, processes, and future leadership talent
- Competitive compensation package and long-term career growth potential
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