About Us: Celebrating over a century of excellence, JH Kelly, LLC is a fourth-generation family-owned construction company and a recognized industry leader. With offices in Vancouver, Longview, Seattle, Bellingham, Washington, and Milwaukie, Oregon, we specialize in commercial and heavy industrial projects. Our exceptional team, honored with national safety and quality control awards, thrives in a dynamic and family-oriented work environment. Explore our legacy, projects, and opportunities at
Summary: JH Kelly is a leading commercial mechanical contracting company in the Pacific Northwest, specializing in Commercial HVAC and Plumbing installation and service. We pride ourselves on delivering high-quality, innovative solutions to our client's needs. As we continue to grow our operations, we seek a dynamic Vice President of Operations to join our Seattle team and drive excellence in project execution, operational efficiency, and customer satisfaction.
As the Vice President of Operations, you will be responsible for overseeing and optimizing all aspects of planning and execution of our commercial mechanical and special projects in the greater Seattle area. Reporting directly to the COO, you will play a critical role in leading our operations team and ensuring the successful delivery of projects on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.
Key Responsibilities:
Strategic Leadership:
- Collaborate with senior management to develop and implement strategic plans and initiatives to drive business growth and operational excellence.
- Provide leadership and direction to the operations team, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
- Establish and maintain strong relationships with clients, vendors, subcontractors, and other stakeholders to ensure project success and customer satisfaction.
Project Management:
- Oversee the planning, scheduling, and execution of all commercial mechanical and special projects, from inception to completion.
- Monitor project budgets, costs, and schedules, and implement strategies to optimize resource utilization and mitigate risks.
- Hold project team accountable to project controls and business processes ensuring accuracy of data used in making business decisions.
- Implement best practices in project management methodologies to streamline processes and improve efficiency.
Operational Excellence:
- Collaborate with Operations Vice Presidents to develop and implement standardized processes and procedures to enhance operational efficiency and productivity.
- Identify areas for improvement and implement initiatives to drive continuous process improvement and cost savings.
- Ensure compliance with all safety regulations, quality standards, and industry best practices.
Team Development:
- Recruit, train, and mentor a high-performing operations team, fostering professional growth and development.
- Promote a culture of collaboration, innovation, and accountability, empowering team members to excel in their roles.
- Collaborate with the finance team to develop and manage budgets, forecasts, and financial reports for all projects.
- Analyze project financial performance, identify trends, and implement strategies to maximize profitability and ROI.
Required Skills
- Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build and maintain relationships at all levels of the organization.
- Solid understanding of project management methodologies, financial management principles, and industry regulations.
- Demonstrated ability to drive operational excellence, implement process improvements, and achieve measurable results.
Education and Experience
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Business Administration, or related field; Master's degree preferred.
- 10+ years of progressive experience in commercial mechanical contracting, with at least 5 years in a leadership or senior management role.
- Proven record of successfully managing large-scale commercial mechanical projects from conception to completion.
Physical Requirements:
The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, and/or sit. The employee is regularly required to use hands and fingers to handle and manipulate objects, reach with hands and arms, and talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.
Why Join JH Kelly?
- Opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies and make a significant impact.
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- Collaborative and inclusive company culture.
- Ongoing learning and development opportunities.
- Career growth potential within a rapidly expanding organization.
- A commitment to innovation and excellence.
Benefits Package:
- Salary: $175,000-$215,000 annually (DOE)
- Annual Performance Bonuses.
- Profit Sharing.
- Comprehensive Medical/Vision/Rx – Dental/Ortho coverage (JH Kelly pays 87.5% of total premiums).
- Paid Vacation (PTO model) and Holidays.
- 401K with a 50% company match of the first 6% employee contribution.
- Life Insurance, AD & D, STD & LTD – paid 100% by JH Kelly .
Join us on this exciting journey! Apply now and become a part of the JH Kelly legacy.
Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.
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