President-Brother's Mechanical

Job Description

Job Description

Together We Build – Partnership, Innovation, Excellence, and Safety

At Kelso Industries, 4,000+ employees across 40+ companies work together to deliver exceptional HVAC, mechanical, plumbing, refrigeration, and electrical solutions nationwide. Join us to grow your career, make an impact, and be part of a team where innovation, excellence, and safety come first.

Recruiter Notice: We respectfully ask external recruiters and staffing agencies not to submit candidates. We only accept direct applications.

President-Brother's Mechanical Position Summary

The President is responsible for the overall strategic leadership, operational performance, financial success, and growth of the mechanical contracting company. This executive role oversees all aspects of the business including operations, estimating, project execution, business development, financial performance, workforce development, safety, and organizational culture.

The President works closely with executive leadership and ownership to establish long-term vision, drive operational excellence, strengthen client relationships, and position the company for sustainable and profitable growth across HVAC, plumbing, piping, fabrication, service, and industrial construction operations.

The ideal candidate is a proven construction executive with strong operational leadership, financial acumen, and experience leading large-scale mechanical contracting organizations.

Key Responsibilities Executive Leadership & Strategy

• Provide overall leadership and direction for the organization's operational, financial, and strategic objectives.
• Develop and execute long-term business strategies that support growth, profitability, market expansion, and operational excellence.
• Lead and align executive leadership teams across Operations, Finance, Estimating, Service, Fabrication, Safety, and Business Development.
• Establish company goals, performance expectations, and accountability measures across all departments.
• Drive organizational planning, succession planning, and leadership development initiatives.
• Foster a culture centered on safety, accountability, collaboration, integrity, and continuous improvement.

Operational Oversight

• Oversee all construction and service operations to ensure projects are executed safely, efficiently, profitably, and in alignment with company standards.
• Monitor operational performance metrics including revenue, backlog, labor productivity, project profitability, and customer satisfaction.
• Partner with operations leadership to optimize staffing, resource planning, fabrication capacity, and field execution.
• Ensure operational consistency and scalability across all business units and geographic regions.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives that enhance efficiency, quality, and project delivery performance.

Financial Leadership

• Maintain full accountability for company financial performance including revenue growth, profitability, cash flow, and balance sheet health.
• Lead annual budgeting, forecasting, and strategic financial planning processes.
• Review and monitor financial reports, project performance, WIP reporting, and operational KPIs.
• Ensure effective cost controls, risk management practices, and financial discipline throughout the organization.
• Partner with ownership, finance leadership, lenders, and external advisors on financial strategy and capital planning.

Business Development & Client Relations

• Lead strategic business development initiatives and strengthen relationships with key clients, general contractors, developers, engineers, and industry partners.
• Support pursuit strategy for major projects, negotiated work, and strategic accounts.
• Represent the company within the industry through networking, client engagement, trade associations, and community involvement.
• Identify opportunities for geographic growth, market diversification, and expanded service offerings.

Talent Development & Organizational Culture

• Build and develop high-performing leadership teams across all operational and corporate functions.
• Promote leadership accountability, employee engagement, and professional development at all levels of the organization.
• Support recruiting and retention strategies for both field and leadership talent.
• Reinforce a culture focused on safety, operational excellence, teamwork, and customer service.

Safety, Risk & Compliance

• Champion company-wide safety initiatives and ensure safety remains a core organizational value.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA regulations, labor laws, construction regulations, and company policies.
• Oversee risk management strategies related to contracts, insurance, litigation, and project execution.
• Support quality assurance and operational risk mitigation across all business units.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of progressive leadership experience within mechanical contracting, construction, industrial services, or related industries.
• Significant executive-level experience overseeing operations, financial performance, and strategic growth initiatives.
• Strong understanding of HVAC, plumbing, piping, fabrication, service, and mechanical construction operations.
• Proven track record of scaling operations, improving profitability, and leading high-performing teams.
• Strong financial acumen including P&L management, forecasting, budgeting, and project financial oversight.
• Experience managing large-scale commercial, industrial, healthcare, manufacturing, or mission critical construction operations.
• Excellent leadership, communication, negotiation, and relationship management skills.
• Ability to balance strategic vision with operational execution.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Business, or related field required.
• Master's degree or advanced executive leadership training preferred.
• Experience leading organizations with multi-location or regional operations preferred.
• Strong industry network and established relationships within the construction and mechanical contracting markets.

Compensation & Benefits

• Base Salary Range: $195K- $250K

• Bonus: Eligible for annual performance bonus based on personal and company performance

• Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, 401(k), PTO

Pay Transparency Statement
The compensation range provided represents the Company's good-faith estimate of the base salary for this position at the time of posting. Actual compensation may vary based on experience, qualifications, skills, geographic location, internal equity, and other business considerations.

Why Join Kelso Industries?

Join us and be part of a team dedicated to creating efficient, sustainable, and high-performance environments that make a lasting impact across the industrial, commercial, and institutional sectors.

Here you will experience:

Growth Opportunities: Develop new skills, take on exciting challenges, and advance your career in meaningful ways.

Company Culture: You'll thrive in an environment that supports your growth, values your contributions, and makes work fulfilling and enjoyable.

Impact: Your work directly contributes to meaningful outcomes, allowing you to see the difference you make and feel a sense of purpose every day.

Competitive Compensation & Benefits: You'll be rewarded fairly for your contributions while enjoying perks that enhance your financial security, health, and overall well-being.

Kelso Industries celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate in any aspect of employment based on race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, age, veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local employment discrimination laws where Kelso does business