Vice President, Operations
About The Position
We are partnering with a Private Equity-backed, field & industrial services company seeking a Vice President of Operations to lead and scale its multi-state operations. Reporting directly to the CEO, this executive will oversee day-to-day service delivery across multiple geographies, driving excellence in safety, compliance, and customer satisfaction. The role will play a critical part in building the operating model of a growing platform business—managing large, distributed teams, improving efficiency, and supporting expansion into new service offerings and markets. The ideal candidate has extensive experience leading operations for technical, field-service-based businesses and thrives in fast-paced environments where process discipline, hands-on leadership, and continuous improvement are key to success. GEOGRAPHY Preference for candidates based in Florida or Georgia, with flexibility for the right leader in Texas who is willing to travel regularly across the Company's footprint.
Requirements
- Minimum of 10 years of progressive leadership experience managing operations in technical, field-service sectors (e.g., facilities management, infrastructure, environmental services, outsourced utilities).
- Proven success overseeing complex, multi-site operations and multiple service lines.
- Strong analytical mindset paired with a pragmatic, hands-on leadership style.
Nice To Haves
- Experience within private equity-backed organizations is strongly preferred.
- Experience in water/wastewater or utility services is advantageous but not required.
Responsibilities
- Direct daily operations across multiple states, overseeing inspection, maintenance, and field service functions.
- Lead operational teams in Florida, Georgia, and Louisiana, with the potential to expand oversight to Texas in the near future.
- Mentor and develop a high-performing workforce of 50-100 employees, promoting a culture of accountability, safety, and customer-centric service.
- Work closely with regional peers to ensure uniformity in processes and standards across all locations.
- Drive operational efficiency through ongoing improvement initiatives targeting route optimization, technician productivity, and service quality.
- Define, monitor, and analyze KPIs to track progress against financial and operational objectives.
- Manage a $30-40 million P&L, including responsibility for budgeting, forecasting, and balancing capital and operating expenditures.
- Collaborate with executive leadership on strategic growth initiatives such as market expansion and launching new service lines.
- Lead the integration of technology solutions to enhance operational transparency and service delivery effectiveness.
- Ensure all operations consistently meet safety, environmental, and regulatory compliance standards.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Executive
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
11-50 employees
