Director of Operations – Lead Commercial & Industrial Plumbing Divisions for The Stemler Corporation
Job Overview:
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Company: The Stemler Corporation
- Salary/Pay Rate: $90,000 - $100,000 per year (based on experience)
- Location: Jeffersonville, IN, (Primary location), Indianapolis, IN, Louisville, KY, Lexington, KY, Frankfurt, KY, Cincinnati, OH
- Job/Employment Type: Full Time
- Project Scope: Commercial and Industrial New Construction Plumbing
- Mandatory Licences & Certifications: None Required
The Opportunity: You will serve as a pivotal executive leader, driving the operational strategy, process improvement, and financial strength of our commercial and industrial new construction plumbing divisions. By stepping into this role, you will interact directly with senior ownership to shape company culture, scale operational controls, and directly influence our long-term market growth. This is your chance to lead a supportive, performance-driven team where your decisions actively build the company's regional legacy.
How You Will Make an Impact:
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Oversee daily company operations for new construction plumbing projects to ensure on-time and under-budget completion.
- Provide strategic direction, coaching, and clear accountability metrics to all project managers and field supervisors.
- Establish robust operational KPIs alongside senior ownership to translate high-level business goals into precise field action plans.
- Coordinate directly with estimating and preconstruction teams to mitigate labor capacity, schedule, and field execution risks.
- Review project resource schedules routinely to optimize manpower, material logistics, equipment utilization, and labor productivity.
- Cultivate a professional, team-oriented, and safety-focused culture that aligns field actions with core corporate values.
- Audit ongoing jobsite costs, change order activities, and safety metrics to drive continuous operational profitability.
Required Qualifications & Experience:
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Significant operational leadership experience within commercial plumbing, industrial plumbing, or mechanical contracting trades.
- Proven track record managing multi-project workflows, labor forecasting, and field productivity in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong technical ability to interpret construction drawings, project specifications, submittals, and schedule dependencies.
- Advanced business acumen regarding labor efficiency, construction risk management, operational discipline, and budget management.
- Proficiency utilizing Microsoft Office software alongside modern construction project management platforms.
Preferred Qualifications & Experience:
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Associate's Degree or higher in Construction Management, Business Administration, or comparable field experience.
- 10 or more years of dedicated leadership experience in commercial and industrial new construction operations.
- Plumbing or MEP experience is a plus!
- Demonstrated background in refining operational systems, establishing scalable safety procedures, and resolving complex project logic gaps.
Compensation & Benefits:
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Competitive annual salary with performance-based, profit sharing, and project completion bonus structures.
- Weekly pay cycle ensuring steady cash flow.
- 401(k) retirement savings program featuring a dedicated employer matching contribution.
- Comprehensive health coverage including medical, dental, and vision insurance plans.
- Life and disability insurance options for long-term financial security.
- Paid time off encompassing designated holidays, vacation, and sick leave alongside paid parental leave options.
- Career development via company-paid training programs, manufacturer training, and safety certifications (OSHA, lift operation, fall protection).
- Relocation assistance available for qualified out-of-market leadership candidates.
- Executive tech package including a company-provided smartphone or tablet, along with a corporate vehicle and uniforms.
- Strong work-life balance fostered by annual company trips, outings, and team building events.
About Us:
The Stemler Corporation is a premier name in commercial and industrial plumbing new construction. We pride ourselves on providing a stable, respectful, and highly collaborative environment where career professionals interact directly with executive decision-makers.
The Stemler Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender expression, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, or any other status protected by law or regulations. It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors.
