Company

Talent Solutions

VPofOperations-HVAC

$150–175k Lubbock, Texas, United States FULL TIME
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Executive candidates.

The Brief

“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.

Talent Solutions
Problems you'll solve

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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