Director of Mechanical

Job Title: Director of Mechanical (Commercial Construction)

Location: San Antonio, TX Dallas, TX Houston, TX (Hybrid Flexibility Available)

Salary: Up to $200,000 base + performance bonus

About the Client:

Our client is a premier ENR Top 30 General Contractor known for delivering landmark projects across Commercial, Healthcare, Higher Education, Life Sciences, and Mission Critical sectors. With a national presence and a strong reputation for technical excellence, they are expanding their Mechanical leadership to support growing demand in Texas and beyond.

What's On Offer:

Highly competitive salary with annual bonus opportunities

Comprehensive benefits package: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and 401(k) with employer match

Generous paid time off, including holidays, personal days, and volunteer leave

Executive-level career path with mentorship, professional development, and growth opportunities

Influence and lead major mechanical scopes across high-profile, complex projects

Role Overview:

As Director of Mechanical, you will be a key executive leader responsible for the oversight, strategy, and delivery of mechanical systems across a wide range of projects. You will partner closely with operations, preconstruction, and field teams to drive best practices, technical excellence, and client satisfaction. This is a strategic leadership role with a blend of technical, operational, and business development responsibilities.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead and oversee all mechanical scopes from preconstruction through project closeout across multiple large-scale commercial projects

Serve as the subject matter expert for mechanical systems, providing guidance on design, construction, commissioning, and turnover

Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, design partners, subcontractors, and internal stakeholders

Identify project risks and work proactively with teams to develop mitigation strategies

Mentor and develop project teams, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and accountability

Support business development efforts, including project pursuits and client presentations

Qualifications:

10+ years of experience in mechanical construction leadership within a General Contractor or large-scale mechanical subcontractor environment

Proven success overseeing major mechanical systems for commercial, healthcare, mission critical, or institutional projects valued $50M+

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Construction Management, or related field; equivalent experience considered

Exceptional leadership, communication, and client-facing skills

Deep technical knowledge of mechanical systems, with ability to advise on best practices and drive continuous improvement

Familiarity with design-build and collaborative project delivery models strongly preferred