M&A Integration Manager

Big Rock Plumbing•Sandy, UT

1d•$100,000 - $120,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Big Rock Plumbing & HVAC is seeking an M&A Integration Manager to evaluate, acquire, and integrate plumbing and HVAC companies as part of our growth strategy. This is an operations-focused role, distinct from investment banking, requiring a deep understanding of business operations to guide acquired companies towards Big Rock's operational standards. The role involves pre- and post-acquisition responsibilities, including operational due diligence, identifying key personnel and risks, building transition plans, and implementing Big Rock's processes and systems onsite at acquired companies. During non-acquisition periods, the manager will contribute to Big Rock's existing operations, improving SOPs and running operational projects to develop expertise in the company's business model.

Requirements

5–10 years of business or operations experience.
Experience in construction, home services, field services, or another operationally intensive business.
Experience managing projects across multiple departments.
A good understanding of financial statements and business performance.
The ability to work with everyone from owners and managers to office staff and field employees.
Strong organizational skills.
The ability to identify problems and take ownership of getting them fixed.
Willingness to travel regularly and spend extended periods in other states during acquisitions.
Comfortable working in environments with different software, processes, incomplete information, and nervous employees.
Ability to figure out what is actually going on, build relationships, and move the company toward Big Rock's operating model.

Nice To Haves

Experience with an acquisition or business integration is strongly preferred.
Experience in plumbing, HVAC, electrical, construction, or another skilled-trades business is a major plus.

Responsibilities

Help with operational due diligence before closing.
Learn how the target company operates.
Identify key employees, operational risks, process gaps, and potential integration problems.
Help build the transition plan before taking ownership.
Work with accounting, operations, HR, and leadership teams during diligence.
Spend significant time onsite at the acquired company after closing.
Help transition accounting, payroll, purchasing, HR, software, reporting, and other systems.
Implement Big Rock processes and SOPs.
Work directly with managers and employees through the transition.
Track integration projects and ensure completion.
Identify and help solve problems quickly.
Improve SOPs, run operational projects, and solve problems within Big Rock's existing operations when not working on acquisitions.
Become an expert in Big Rock's operations to facilitate future integrations.