Senior Operations Leader - Mechanical Services

Trueline's client, an established commercial mechanical contractor serving Southwest Florida, is seeking a Senior Operations Leader - Mechanical Services to help lead and grow a business built on commercial new construction and service. This is a hands-on executive role for a proven mechanical leader who has bid, won, and delivered work with the region's major general contractors. It offers a base salary of $170,000-$200,000, performance incentives that can add 50-100% of base, and potential equity participation.You'll partner closely with the existing leadership team, take ownership of operations and growth, and help take an already strong business to its next level. The company has a growing backlog and real momentum, and it wants a long-term leader who is energized by being hands-on in running the business.What You'll Do as the Senior Operations Leader - Mechanical Services:Lead day-to-day operations across commercial new construction and service, with accountability for results, margins, and growthBuild and deepen relationships with general contractors, owners, and developers across Southwest Florida to grow the bid pipeline and win the right workOversee estimating, bidding, and pricing strategy on commercial HVAC and mechanical projects so the company wins work it can deliver profitablyGuide project execution from award through closeout, partnering with project managers and field leadership on schedule, quality, cost, and safetyGrow the commercial service business alongside new constructionLead, develop, and hold accountable project managers, estimators, superintendents, and service leadersOwn financial performance, including budgets, job cost results, and profitability targetsPartner with existing leadership and executive ownership on strategy, hiring, and long-term growth plansStrengthen the systems, processes, and reporting needed to support a larger businessRepresent the company with customers, vendors, and industry partnersMust-Haves as the Senior Operations Leader - Mechanical Services:Senior leadership experience in commercial HVAC or mechanical contracting, as a General Manager, President, VP or Director of Operations, Division or Branch Manager, or Senior Project Manager with significant operational responsibilityA proven track record of bidding, winning, and executing commercial mechanical work with major general contractorsEstablished general contractor and customer relationships in Southwest Florida and/or the Tampa Bay marketP&L responsibility for a business, division, or major portfolio of roughly $15 million or more in annual revenueExperience leading sizable teams across project management, estimating, and field operationsStrong command of estimating, job costing, margin management, and project financialsA hands-on leadership style and a genuine desire to run a business day to dayBased in Southwest Florida or the greater Tampa Bay areaNice-to-Haves as the Senior Operations Leader - Mechanical Services:Experience leading both construction and service operations in the same businessFlorida Certified Mechanical Contractor or Class A Air Conditioning Contractor licenseExperience growing a mechanical business through a significant revenue step-upExperience in an acquired or investor-backed business, including growth and integration workExperience building or upgrading operational systems, reporting, and leadership teamsOur Client Offers:Base salary of $170,000-$200,000, depending on experiencePerformance incentives tied to business results that can add 50-100% of base, depending on performance and plan structurePotential equity participationA hands-on executive role in an established business with a growing backlog and strong market tailwindsOwnership focused on long-term growth, stability, and cultureA long-tenured team and a close-knit, family-style cultureSignificant long-term executive growth potentialTrueline and its clients are unabashed equal-opportunity employers committed to a diverse workforce. We welcome smart and ambitious applicants and recruit, refer, hire, place, and promote without regard to race, color, gender, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, age, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by federal or state law.