Department Manager - Plumbing Construction

Monona Plumbing & Fire Protection•Madison, WI

10d•Onsite

About The Position

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 we're 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. You'll have the opportunity to shape the division's future with meaningful influence on both department and company direction. As the Department Manager, you'll lead a team spanning project management, field leadership, and administrative support while serving as a member of the Company's Leadership Team.

Requirements

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.
Bachelor's degree in construction management, engineering, business, or a related field preferred; equivalent relevant experience considered.

Nice To Haves

Mechanical or plumbing construction experience is preferred, but not required.

Responsibilities

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.

Benefits

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
Competitive Pay
401(k) with Employer Matching
Rewards and recognition
8 Paid Holidays
Early-out Fridays + PTO Policy
Work with a values-driven and close-knit team
Regular company & team events
Performance-based bonus opportunity
Monthly vehicle allowance
Gas card for business use