Vice President, Operations

hireneXus • Atlanta, GA

90d • $175,000 - $225,000

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.

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.
• Experience within private equity-backed organizations is strongly preferred.
• Strong analytical mindset paired with a pragmatic, hands-on leadership style.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Executive