Vice President of Operations
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AI Summary
Provide strategic and financial leadership across a portfolio of HVAC, plumbing, gas, and electrical companies to maximize profitability and operational efficiency. Lead the integration of newly acquired companies and drive organic growth through scalable strategies and standardized procedures.
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Competitive salary
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Opportunity for advancement
- Paid time off
- Training & development
- Vision insurance
The Vice President of Holdco Operations provides strategic, operational, and financial leadership across a portfolio of HVAC, plumbing, gas, and electrical companies under a single holding company. This executive role is responsible for ensuring operational excellence, maximizing profitability, driving financial growth, and supporting business leaders across all locations. The VP will lead integration efforts, streamline operations, and identify opportunities to scale revenue and improve margins across all trades.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Key responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Strategic & Operational Oversight:
- Guide and support general managers across all companies to align operations with Holdco objectives.
- Develop and execute scalable strategies to ensure consistent service delivery, process improvement, and operational efficiency.
- Standardize procedures and implement systems to unify operations across trades and locations.
- Lead the operational integration of newly acquired companies, ensuring rapid alignment and value capture.
Financial Growth & Performance:
- Oversee business unit P&Ls and hold leadership accountable for revenue growth and cost management.
- Identify and execute strategies to increase profitability, including margin optimization, pricing strategy, and service mix adjustments.
- Develop and lead initiatives to drive organic growth, including expansion of service lines, geographic reach, and cross-selling opportunities across trades.
- Collaborate with the finance team on budgeting, forecasting, capital allocation, and financial modeling to support growth objectives.
- Lead initiatives to improve labor efficiency, reduce overhead, and optimize inventory and procurement practices.
- Identify underperforming business units and develop turnaround plans.
- Establish financial benchmarks and ensure accountability through performance dashboards and regular reviews.
Business Development & M&A:
- Support acquisition strategy by identifying targets, conducting due diligence, and leading operational integration.
- Analyze market trends and competitor positioning to identify new business opportunities.
- Build strategic partnerships and vendor relationships to support growth and cost efficiencies.
Leadership & Culture:
- Mentor and develop general managers and emerging leaders.
- Cultivate a results-oriented, high-performance culture aligned with Holdco values.
- Partner with HR to implement consistent people practices, safety programs, and leadership development strategies.
Requirements
Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities)
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in business, Finance, Engineering, Construction Management, or related field (MBA preferred).
- 10+ years of senior leadership experience in multi-site operations, preferably in HVAC, plumbing, electrical, or related industries.
- Demonstrated experience managing financial performance and driving revenue growth.
- Deep knowledge of service, installation, and construction business models.
- Proven track record of successful M&A integration and scaling operations.
- Strong financial acumen and ability to lead through data and KPIs.
- Excellent leadership, strategic thinking, and communication skills.
- Ability and willingness to travel to company locations regularly.
Core Competencies:
- Strategic Planning & Execution
- Financial Analysis & Growth Strategy
- Operational Efficiency
- Business Integration
- Team Leadership & Accountability
- Change Management
- Customer & Market Focus
Physical Demands and Work Environment
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions.
- Office and field-based role; requires regular site visits and team supervision.
- May require evening/weekend availability depending on operational needs.
- Sitting for prolonged periods of time.
- Standing and walking for prolonged periods of time.
- Manual Dexterity
- Visual Demands: Prolonged use of a computer screen and reviewing documents.
- Lifting/carrying equipment using proper safety protocols, as necessary.
This is a remote position.
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