Department Manager Plumbing Construction

Monona Plumbing & Fire Protection is seeking an experienced construction operations professional to oversee our Plumbing Construction division!

This is an opportunity to build not simply maintain. MPFP is an established specialty subcontractor in the Southern Wisconsin market and were looking for someone who can build on that foundation while improving how the Plumbing Construction division operates develops its people and performs as a business. This high-impact role is responsible for managing people operations P&L backlog profitability and overall department performance. Youll have the opportunity to shape the divisions future with meaningful influence on both department and company direction.

What youll do

As the Department Manager youll lead a team spanning project management field leadership and administrative support while serving as a member of the Companys Leadership Team. Youll be responsible for:

• Leading coaching developing and holding accountable the Plumbing Construction team.
• Owning department P&L and financial performance including revenue gross margin profitability overhead expenses and forecasting.
• Managing backlog workload staffing project performance and department priorities to ensure resources are aligned with business needs.
• Assessing department operations identifying root causes of challenges and implementing sustainable improvements to processes structure and performance.
• Establishing clear expectations KPIs accountability and ownership throughout the department.
• Maintaining oversight of significant projects financial performance and operational risks while ensuring project-level responsibilities remain appropriately owned by the team.
• Evaluating potential projects and determining which opportunities align with department capacity capabilities risk customer strategy and financial objectives.
• Providing leadership and oversight to estimating project management and field operations.
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with general contractors customers vendors and industry partners.
• Partnering with other department leaders and executive leadership on company-wide priorities challenges and opportunities.

What were looking for

• 10 years of progressive experience in commercial construction specialty subcontracting mechanical contracting or a related construction environment.
• Significant experience leading a construction department business unit operations team or comparable function of employees responsible for projects teams or functional areas.
• Demonstrated responsibility for financial and operational performance including budgets forecasting profitability and/or P&L.
• Experience improving business or department performance through people development process improvement organizational change or operational strategy.
• Strong understanding of commercial construction project management and field operations.
• Strong critical thinking business judgment communication and organizational skills.
• A professional collaborative leadership style with the ability to navigate competing priorities and challenging situations constructively.
• Bachelors degree in construction management engineering business or a related field preferred; equivalent relevant experience considered.
• Mechanical or plumbing construction experience is preferred but not required.

The above description covers the principal duties responsibilities and requirements of the job. It shall not however be construed as a complete listing of all job duties responsibilities or requirements that may be required from day-to-day.

Total compensation

Base salary range: $135k-155k placement on the range is dependent on relevant experience

In addition to base salary the position includes:

• Performance-based bonus opportunity
• Monthly vehicle allowance
• Gas card for business use

This is a 100% onsite leadership position based in Madison Wisconsin with some local travel throughout Southern Wisconsin. Regular working hours are Monday Friday 7am to 4pm.

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Why work for MPFP
We look for employees who live their life love their work are personally accountable and go beyond what is required. Everything we do and the way in which we do it is aligned with our core values. Quality craftsmanship customer service and safety are at the core of who we are.

Live Your Life; Love Your Work.
Working hard and having fun is at the core of who we are. We strive to create an environment in which hard work and flexibility go hand in hand.

Create Enduring Relationships.
We value our customers and team members and do not take them for granted. We work cooperatively and respectfully and exercise a willingness to be helpful and supportive.

Be Personally Accountable.
We follow through on our commitments and deliver on our promises. We take responsibility for our actions and mistakes.

Do the Right Thing.
We act with integrity and focus on being honest fair and ethical. Quality craftsmanship customer service and safety are integral to who we are and how we accomplish our work.

Show Respect for Others.
We believe in honesty and treating people fairly and with respect. We listen to our employees customers business partners and the community.

Remain Humble.
We are one team; our success is collective not individual. We are quietly confident and let our actions speak louder than our words.

What We Offer
At Monona Plumbing & Fire Protection our employees are our greatest asset. We value our employees by committing to providing a comprehensive benefits package to support their well-being and success.

Heres a brief overview of the benefits available to you as an employee (non-union):

Health & Wellness

• Health Dental & Vision Insurance
• Employer-Paid Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) or Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Voluntary insurance options such as: short term disability long term disability critical illness voluntary accident

Financial Stability

• Competitive Pay
• Retirement Savings 401(k) with Employer Matching
• Rewards and recognition

Work-Life Balance

• 8 Paid Holidays
• Early-out Fridays PTO Policy
• Work with a values-driven and close-knit team
• Regular company & team events

Monona Plumbing & Fire Protection is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace and do not discriminate based on race color religion sex (including pregnancy sexual orientation or gender identity) national origin age disability genetic information veteran status or any other status protected by applicable federal state or local laws.

We encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply and we are dedicated to creating an environment where everyone feels respected valued and supported in their career growth. Please let us know if you require a reasonable accommodation during the application or interview process.

Required Experience:

Manager