Regional Manager

Ascension Property Services•Nashville, TN

About The Position

SOUTHERN MECHANICAL is seeking a hands-on Regional Manager, TN/NC/SC to lead and scale operations across its HVAC and Plumbing disciplines in the TN/NC/SC regional area. This role requires a leader who can operate strategically while remaining actively engaged in day-to-day execution—someone who can drive operational excellence, strengthen customer relationships, develop teams, and support continued growth across the business. The Regional Manager will oversee operational performance, project execution, financial results, safety, workforce development, and customer satisfaction across a growing portfolio of commercial projects. This leader must be equally comfortable in executive discussions, customer meetings, project reviews, field visits, and mentoring operational leaders and project teams. Equally important, this role will serve as a visible leader both internally and externally, building trusted relationships with customers, vendors, general contractors, developers, and industry partners. The ideal candidate understands that operational success, customer confidence, and employee engagement are all interconnected drivers of long-term growth. This is a high-impact leadership opportunity for a construction executive who thrives in fast-paced environments, values accountability, and leads through both direction and execution.

Requirements

10+ years of progressive leadership experience within multi-family mechanical (HVAC & Plumbing) construction operations
Proven ability to manage multiple projects, teams, and operational functions simultaneously
Strong customer-facing leadership experience with a track record of building and maintaining long-term customer relationships
Deep understanding of estimating, project execution, change management, budgeting, forecasting, labor planning, and operational controls
Ability to balance strategic leadership with hands-on operational involvement
Strong knowledge of code requirements, OSHA regulations, construction safety practices, and overall construction operations
Experience reviewing plans, specifications, contracts, schedules, and operational reporting
Excellent communication, leadership, organizational, and problem-solving skills
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, project management software, and construction management platforms
Valid driver's license and ability to successfully pass a background check

Nice To Haves

Experience with design-build project delivery preferred
OSHA 30 certification preferred

Responsibilities

Lead day-to-day operations across commercial electrical, security, and structured cabling projects throughout regional markets
Drive operational consistency, accountability, project execution, and profitability across all phases of work
Partner closely with project managers, estimators, field leaders, customers, and support teams to ensure successful project outcomes
Operate with a hands-on leadership style, stepping into operational challenges, and helping teams solve issues in real time
Participate in pre-construction meetings, project reviews, operational planning sessions, and strategic business discussions
Evaluate operational processes and implement improvements that drive efficiency, scalability, and customer satisfaction
Build and maintain strong relationships with general contractors, developers, property owners, facility managers, and strategic customers
Serve as a visible and trusted operational partner by driving responsiveness, accountability, and consistent execution
Partner with customers throughout the project lifecycle to ensure expectations, schedules, budgets, and quality standards are achieved
Resolve customer concerns, project challenges, warranty issues, and operational obstacles quickly and professionally
Support business growth by strengthening existing customer relationships and identifying opportunities for expanded services
Oversee estimating, project management, contract administration, change order management, procurement, and project closeout activities
Review plans, specifications, budgets, schedules, and pricing strategies to support successful project execution
Develop and manage operational budgets, forecasting, labor planning, productivity expectations, and reporting metrics
Analyze project performance, revenue trends, profitability, backlog, and operational projections
Ensure effective utilization of labor, equipment, and resources across all business segments
Report operational performance directly to executive leadership and key stakeholders
Promote a culture of safety, accountability, quality, and continuous improvement
Ensure compliance with OSHA standards, NEC requirements, local building codes, customer specifications, and industry best practices
Support and reinforce GME's commitment to being "Your Safe Contractor Choice"
Ensure customer concerns, production challenges, quality issues, and safety matters are addressed promptly and effectively
Maintain awareness of changing regulations, technologies, and industry standards
Recruit, develop, mentor, and retain high-performing operational leaders, project managers, estimators, and field personnel
Build strong alignment between operations, estimating, project management, field execution, and business development
Lead by example through visibility, responsiveness, coaching, and accountability
Foster a culture focused on teamwork, professional development, customer service, and operational excellence
Partner closely with APS leadership and fellow operating company leaders to support company growth initiatives