Chief Executive Officer

The Opportunity

Awesome opportunity to join an industrial/commercial services company that is transitioning from founder led to investor led. The Company has a national presence and you will need to professionalize/standardize operations, increase revenue, and improve EBITDA.

You must be a CEO who has led a blue-collar services company and scaled it from less than $50M to $100M+, have worked with private equity, and are able to make an investment for some additional equity.

Strategic Leadership

• Set and execute the company’s growth strategy, expanding market presence and service capabilities
• Lead long-term planning initiatives including acquisitions, new markets, and service offerings
• Collaborate with private equity partners to achieve value creation goals
• Develop strong relationships with key customers, suppliers, and industry partners

Operational Excellence

• Improve service quality, operational efficiency, and safety performance
• Introduce scalable processes and systems to support continued growth
• Maintain consistent service delivery across markets
• Drive operational modernization through technology and digital initiatives

Financial Oversight

• Manage full P&L responsibility and deliver against financial targets
• Oversee capital investment decisions related to equipment, facilities, and systems
• Improve pricing strategy and margin performance
• Lead annual planning and provide regular performance updates to the board

Team Leadership & Culture

• Build and develop a strong leadership team
• Promote a culture centered on safety, accountability, and continuous improvement
• Attract, develop, and retain top talent across the organization
• Ensure adherence to regulatory and safety standards

Stakeholder Engagement

• Act as the primary liaison with private equity sponsors and the board
• Maintain strategic relationships with major customers
• Represent the company within the industry and broader community
• Communicate business strategy and performance internally and externally

Qualifications

Experience

• 15+ years of leadership experience in industrial or field services environments
• Prior CEO or President role with full P&L accountability
• Experience scaling organizations from less than $50M to over $100M
• Background working within private equity-backed companies and board governance structures
• Demonstrated success driving growth and profitability
• Experience supporting acquisitions, including diligence and integration

Industry Knowledge

• Familiarity with industrial/commercial service markets and competitive landscape
• Exposure to industrial equipment, maintenance, or technical service operations

Core Skills

• Strategic planning and operational execution
• Analytical and data-driven decision making
• Strong communication skills with ability to engage boards and investors

Education & Attributes

• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree or MBA preferred
• High level of integrity and strong commitment to safety
• Entrepreneurial mindset with ability to operate in dynamic environments

What the Company Offers

• Opportunity to lead and shape the future of the organization
• Partnership with experienced private equity investors
• Competitive executive compensation including base, bonus, and equity participation and you will need to make a co-investment after reviewing the financials
• Platform for continued expansion and growth
• Established market presence with recurring revenue streams
• Support from an experienced and engaged board