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President

wiehlermechanical
Calgary2w ago

About the role

<p><strong>Position:</strong> President<br><strong>Reports To:</strong> CEO<br><strong>Employment Type:</strong> Full-Time<br><strong>Company Type:</strong> Privately Owned Mechanical Contractor (Plumbing, HVAC, Hydronics)</p> <p><strong><u>Position Purpose<br></u></strong>The President of Wiehler Mechanical is responsible for leading the company in a way that reflects who we are and how we work. This role is about more than performance; it is about building a company where people take pride in their work, support one another, and are accountable to the commitments they make.</p> <p>Reporting to the CEO, the President is responsible for executing company strategy across all divisions, including Production Plumbing, Production HVAC, Custom Homes Plumbing, Custom Homes HVAC, Commercial Mechanical, and Service.</p> <p>Success in this role means delivering strong operational and financial results while protecting and strengthening the culture that makes Wiehler Mechanical what it is.<br><br></p> <p><strong><u>Our Core Values in Action<br></u></strong>The President is the primary steward of Wiehler Mechanical’s culture and is expected to model and reinforce our core values every day:</p> <ul> <li><strong>Integrity</strong> – Do what is right, even when it is difficult or costly. Set the standard for honest decision-making and follow-through.</li> <li><strong>Teamwork</strong> – Build alignment across divisions. Ensure everyone knows their role and works together toward shared and individual goals.</li> <li><strong>Quality</strong> – Champion work that meets the standards of our clients and ensures short- and long-term profitability for the company.</li> <li><strong>Learning</strong> – Stay open, curious, and willing to improve. Create an environment where people can grow and develop their skills.</li> <li><strong>Personal Accountability</strong> – Take ownership. Expect clear commitments and ensure they are seen through without excuses. Develop systems that promote a culture of accountability specifically around leading indicators. <br><br></li> </ul> <p><strong><u>Key Responsibilities<br></u></strong><strong>Strategic Leadership</strong></p> <ul> <li>Lead the execution of company strategy across all divisions, ensuring alignment with CEO priorities.</li> <li>Create clarity and KPI’s around priorities, ownership, accountability, and performance expectations. Do this in conjunction with the people you lead.</li> <li>Ensure consistent performance in project delivery, service operations, and financial outcomes.</li> <li>Protect and strengthen the company’s culture as the business grows.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Operational Leadership</strong></p> <ul> <li>Provide leadership and direction to divisional managers.</li> <li>Ensure each division operates effectively while working together as one company to capture the most value from the client flow.</li> <li>Oversee <em>the systems</em> of execution of projects and service work to ensure timelines, budgets, and quality expectations are met.</li> <li>Drive continuous improvement in productivity, planning, communication, and execution.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Financial Management &amp; Performance</strong></p> <ul> <li>Own overall company financial performance, including profitability, cash flow, and financial stability.</li> <li>Ensure strong job costing discipline, forecasting, and margin management across all divisions.</li> <li>Approve and manage budgets and operating plans.</li> <li>Identify risks early and take corrective action where needed.</li> <li>Ensure financial decisions align with long-term sustainability, not just short-term gain.</li> </ul> <p><strong>People Leadership &amp; Culture</strong></p> <ul> <li>Lead, support, and develop divisional leaders and management teams, ensuring they are clear on expectations and accountable for results.</li> <li>Build a high-performing leadership culture grounded in trust, accountability, and collaboration.</li> <li>Reinforce a culture where people take ownership of their work, teams support each other, quality is non-negotiable and learning is encouraged.</li> <li>Address performance issues directly and fairly, without avoidance or blame.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Execution &amp; Communication</strong></p> <ul> <li>Establish regular cadence for planning, reporting, and accountability across divisions.</li> <li>Ensure communication flows effectively between leadership, office, and field teams.</li> <li>Provide CEO with straightforward, honest updates on performance, challenges, and opportunities.</li> <li>Act as the escalation point for major operational, financial, or people-related issues.</li> </ul> <p><strong>External Relationships</strong></p> <ul> <li>Maintain strong relationships with builders, developers, homeowners, suppliers and service clients.</li> <li>Represent Wiehler Mechanical professionally within the industry and broader business community.</li> <li>Ensure commitments made to customers and partners are consistently delivered.</li> </ul> <p><strong><u><br>Key Measures of Success</u></strong></p> <ul> <li>Strong financial and operational performance across all divisions.</li> <li>Operating systems and dashboards that indicate the direction of each division and provide leading indicators of the company’s direction.</li> <li>Projects delivered on time, on budget, and at a high level of quality.</li> <li>Growth and reliability of all divisions.</li> <li>High levels of client satisfaction and repeat business.</li> <li>A leadership team that is aligned, accountable, and effective.</li> <li>A culture where people take pride in their work and ownership of results</li> </ul> <p><strong><u><br>Qualifications &amp; Experience</u></strong></p> <ul> <li>Proven senior leadership experience with full P&amp;L accountability.</li> <li>Experience in mechanical contracting, construction, or a related trade environment is strongly preferred.</li> <li>Strong understanding of both project-based and service-based operations.</li> <li>Demonstrated ability to lead teams, drive accountability, and build culture.</li> <li>Strong financial and operational acumen, including budgeting, forecasting, and job costing.</li> <li>Experience leading within a private, owner-led, or growth-oriented business environment.</li> </ul> <p><strong><u><br>Compensation &amp; Long-Term Incentives<br></u></strong>We offer a competitive executive compensation package that includes a base salary of $175,000.00, plus a performance-based annual incentive.</p> <p>In addition to the short-term performance incentive, this role participates in an equity like program tied directly to enterprise value growth, fully aligning the president’s compensation with the long-term success of the business.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>&nbsp;</strong></p> <p><strong>Advance Your Career With Us<br></strong>At Wiehler Mechanical Ltd., we believe great work starts with great people. For over 45 years, we've earned the trust of Calgary’s communities by delivering reliable, high-quality plumbing and HVAC services. We’re dedicated to creating lasting relationships and have built a strong reputation for putting our team and customers first.</p> <p>Here, integrity is the foundation of everything we do. You’ll work alongside a team that values reliability, fairness, and a people-first approach, creating comfortable spaces for Albertans while upholding our legacy of excellence.&nbsp;</p>

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