About this opportunity
Cogent Analytics lists this VP of Operations - HVAC opportunity in lubbock, Texas. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Position Summary
The Vice President of Operations is accountable for the design, execution, and ongoing effectiveness of the company’s operational system, including construction, service, and project management functions. This role ensures that work is planned, executed, and completed profitably, predictably, and to standard, replacing informal coordination and personality-driven decision‑making with clear accountability, documented processes, and measurable performance.
Key Responsibilities
Operational Performance & Margin Accountability
The Vice President of Operations is accountable for overall operational performance across construction, service, and project management.
This includes accountability for
Enforcing standardized execution practices across all operational functions
Preventing margin erosion from labor overruns, rework, and missed change orders
Ensuring disciplined job and project kickoff, execution, and closeout
Aligning operational capacity with committed workload
Leadership of Operations Management Team
The Vice President of Operations is accountable for the effectiveness and accountability of the Construction Director, Service Director, and Project Manager.
This includes accountability for
Clear role definition and performance expectations for each direct report
Coaching leaders to manage through systems, KPIs, and cadence
Enforcing accountability without bypassing the chain of command
Developing leadership depth and succession readiness
Project Management Control
The Vice President of Operations is accountable for disciplined project execution across applicable work.
This includes accountability for
Clear project ownership and authority
Standardized project lifecycle control (authorization → plan → execute → close)
Schedule integrity and scope control
Prevention of undocumented or unpaid work
Operational Planning & Coordination
The Vice President of Operations is accountable for ensuring work is planned realistically and executed reliably.
This includes accountability for
Capacity planning across construction and service operations
Coordination between project management and field execution
Prevention of overcommitment and reactive rescheduling
Maintaining a consistent operational cadence
Process Ownership & Standardization
The Vice President of Operations is accountable for defining and enforcing the company’s operational standard work.
This includes accountability for
Defining SOPs for critical operational functions
Ensuring SOPs are trained, used, and enforced
Eliminating variation that creates inefficiency or risk
Supporting continuous improvement without disrupting execution
Operational Reporting & Leadership Visibility
The Vice President of Operations is accountable for providing leadership with accurate, timely, and actionable operational information.
This includes accountability for
Defining operational KPIs across construction, service, and project management
Conducting weekly operational reviews with direct reports
Managing by exception when results are out of range
Providing transparent upward reporting to executive leadership
Qualifications
Minimum 10 years of operations leadership experience
HVAC, plumbing, or construction industry experience strongly preferred
Demonstrated success managing operations through metrics and systems
Knowledge & Skills
Bachelor’s degree in business, Construction Management, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience)
Strong operational judgment
Ability to enforce standards consistently
Clear written and verbal communication
Independent decision-making with appropriate escalation
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.
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Worksite address
lubbock, TX, 79430, US
Who can apply
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