Company
Talent Solutions
VPofOperations-HVAC
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“VP of Operations - HVAC. Skills: Operations management, Process enforcement, Leadership development. Enforce standardized execution practices. Prevent margin erosion”
What You'll Achieve.
Ensure work is completed profitably; Ensure work is completed predictably; Ensure work is completed to standard; Replace informal coordination with clear accountability; Replace personality-driven decisions with documented processes; Replace informal coordination with measurable performance; Replace personality-driven decisions with measurable performance
Industry & Context.
Independent decision-making; Appropriate escalation; Manage by exception
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
10 years of operations leadership experience, HVAC, plumbing, or construction industry experience, Demonstrated success managing operations through metrics and systems, Bachelor’s degree in business, Construction Management, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience), Operational judgment, Ability to enforce standards consistently, Clear written and verbal communication, Independent decision-making with appropriate escalation
Nice to Have
HVAC, plumbing, or construction industry experience
What You'll Do.
Enforce standardized execution practices
Prevent margin erosion
Ensure disciplined job kickoff
Align operational capacity
Define role expectations for direct reports
Coach leaders through systems
Enforce accountability without bypassing chain of command
Develop leadership depth
Ensure clear project ownership
Control standardized project lifecycle
Prevent undocumented work
Plan work realistically
Execute work reliably
Coordinate operational capacity
Coordinate project management and field execution
Prevent overcommitment
Define operational standard work
Define SOPs for critical functions
Ensure SOPs are trained
Support continuous improvement
Provide accurate operational information
Define operational KPIs
Conduct weekly operational reviews
Provide transparent upward reporting
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Cross-functional coordination; Leadership of Operations Management Team; Upward reporting to executive leadership
Communication Scope
Written communication; Verbal communication; Upward reporting
Process & Methodology
Project management, Schedule integrity, Scope control
Full Job Description
## Description Position Summary The Vice President of Operations is accountable for the design, execution, and ongoing effectiveness of the company’s operational system, including construction, service, and project management functions. This role ensures that work is planned, executed, and completed profitably, predictably, and to standard, replacing informal coordination and personality-driven decision-making with clear accountability, documented processes, and measurable performance. ## Key Responsibilities 1. Operational Performance & Margin Accountability The Vice President of Operations is accountable for overall operational performance across construction, service, and project management. This includes accountability for: Enforcing standardized execution practices across all operational functions Preventing margin erosion from labor overruns, rework, and missed change orders Ensuring disciplined job and project kickoff, execution, and closeout Aligning operational capacity with committed workload 2. Leadership of Operations Management Team The Vice President of Operations is accountable for the effectiveness and accountability of the Construction Director, Service Director, and Project Manager. This includes accountability for: Clear role definition and performance expectations for each direct report Coaching leaders to manage through systems, KPIs, and cadence Enforcing accountability without bypassing the chain of command Developing leadership depth and succession readiness 3. Project Management Control The Vice President of Operations is accountable for disciplined project execution across applicable work. This includes accountability for: Clear project ownership and authority Standardized project lifecycle control (authorization → plan → execute → close) Schedule integrity and scope control Prevention of undocumented or unpaid work 4. Operational Planning & Coordination The Vice President of Operations is accountable for ensuring work is planned realistica
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