Regional Vice President - Mechanical Operations

Job description

About Us

John W. Danforth Company, one of the largest mechanical contractors in the Northeast, is growing! We believe our people are our greatest asset and invest in training, career development, employee engagement, and team support. We are committed to delivering industry-leading experiences for our customers across commercial and industrial HVAC, plumbing, refrigeration, advanced technology manufacturing, process piping, fabrication, mission-critical environments, and energy performance projects, backed by comprehensive service maintenance and repair.

Job Summary

As a Regional Vice President at John W. Danforth Company, you will serve as a key executive leader, driving performance, growth, and operational excellence across your region. You’ll lead teams, build strong client relationships, and ensure projects and operations consistently deliver high-quality results aligned with company strategy and values.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Lead regional operations to achieve financial, operational, and performance goals, including margin targets.
• Provide strategic leadership and make high-impact decisions while aligning with company vision and priorities.
• Oversee financial performance, including forecasting, reporting, and project reviews across the region.
• Drive business development by building client relationships, identifying opportunities, and supporting sales strategy.
• Lead and develop teams by fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Ensure effective staffing and resource alignment to meet project and operational demands.
• Partner with internal teams to deliver consistent, high-quality execution across projects and services.
• Represent the company in industry events, client meetings, and community engagement efforts.
• Identify and mitigate risks while ensuring compliance with safety and operational standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field is highly desirable.
• Proven experience leading operations with full P&L responsibility for large-scale contracting businesses ($50M+ revenue).
• Demonstrated ability to drive profitable growth and operational performance.
• Strong leadership skills with experience building and managing high-performing teams.
• Ability to collaborate across functions and lead within a matrixed organization.
• High level of integrity, professionalism, and ability to represent the company externally. #danfth Benefits

We are committed to providing employees a comprehensive benefits package which includes medical, dental, and vision coverage, along with health savings and flexible spending accounts, life insurance, disability, a 401(k) Savings Plan, and an employee assistance program. Equal Opportunity Employer As a leading provider of mechanical and electrical construction, facilities services, and energy infrastructure, we offer employees a competitive salary and benefits package and we are always looking for individuals with the talent and skills required to contribute to our continued growth and success.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.

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