About the Company:
A mechanical industry leader with over 100 years of experience as one of the largest contractors in the Northeast, they are known for supplying turn-key solutions for virtually any HVAC refrigeration, plumbing, metal fabrication, or specialty mechanical project. Primarily serving the healthcare, data-center, sports & entertainment, and higher education markets. They know their greatest asset is their people and as a growing company with over 700 office professionals and union trades workers in the shop and in the field, their employees are dedicated to building meaningful relationships from coast to coast and their leadership is committed to attracting and retaining the very best mechanical construction professionals.
About the Position:
Hiring for a Vice President of Operations, responsible to lead and energize the company across all departments, driving the development of competitive, strategic operations that win work and fuel growth. You will establish and strengthen business development and project management practices, champion innovative approaches for design-build and energy projects, and transform past project insights into smarter, forward-looking decisions.
Requirements:
Kimmel & Associates is North America’s largest executive search firm specializing in these industries:
Construction
Renewable & Sustainable Infrastructure
Waste & Recycling
Supply Chain
We partner with companies to identify, attract, and secure high-impact leadership talent through a targeted recruiting process across specialized sectors.
Our consultants bring deep expertise within specific industry verticals and geographic regions, combining local market insight with the national reach of top-tier talent.
Through our proven Career-Directed Approach™, we uncover what motivates candidates and what drives client success. The result is long-term alignment, not just short-term placement.
For over 45 years, we have built our reputation on trust, consistency, and results. We call it the Kimmel Standard, a commitment to delivering exceptional service and lasting partnerships.
Executive search isn’t just our profession — it’s our responsibility.
Industries We Serve
Concrete
Curtain Wall, Glazing & Cladding
Disaster Restoration
Drywall
Electrical Contracting
General Construction
Heavy Civil
Heavy Equipment
Industrial
Mechanical Contracting
Mining
Owners / Developers
Renewable & Sustainable Infrastructure
Residential
Roofing
Steel
Supply Chain
Waste & Recycling
Positions We Fill
C-Suite & Executive Leadership
CEO, COO, CFO, CIO, President, Owner
Senior Leadership
EVP, SVP, Regional VP, VP, General Manager
Commercial Leadership
VP Sales, Business Development, Marketing, Client Development
Operations & Project Leadership
Operations Executive, VP Operations, Director of Operations, Project Executive, Operations Manager, Area Manager
Preconstruction & Estimating Leadership
VP Preconstruction, Director of Preconstruction, Chief Estimator, Estimating Manager
Engineering & Technical Leadership
Director of Engineering, Engineering Manager, Design Manager, Technical Services
Safety, Risk & Compliance
VP Safety, Director of Safety, EHS
Contact:
kimmel@kimmel.com
828.251.9900
