Chief Executive Officer/President (HVAC) - 3401456

Raymond Search Group (acquired by Direct Recruiters, Inc.) • Full-time • Florida, United States, US • $350k - $450k / year • 1d ago

CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER / PRESIDENT (HVAC)

📍 Florida | 🕐 Full-Time | 💼 Executive Leadership

THE COMPANY

Our client is a national leader in mission-critical facility services, specializing in mechanical systems, electrical infrastructure, building automation, and energy solutions. With a rapidly expanding footprint across multiple states and a diverse client portfolio—including industrial plants, healthcare networks, transportation hubs, universities, and distribution facilities—the company delivers essential services that keep America’s most important operations running without interruption.

Privately held and backed by significant investment, this organization is in a high-growth phase—expanding through both strategic acquisitions and organic market development. They combine the entrepreneurial energy of a fast-moving mid-market firm with the resources, stability, and operational excellence of a large enterprise.

THE OPPORTUNITY

The CEO/President will be the strategic architect and operational driver for the next chapter of growth. This executive will have full P&L ownership, overseeing multiple service lines and regional markets, and will be charged with scaling the organization while maintaining its high-performance culture.

The role blends visionary leadership with hands-on operational oversight—guiding the executive team, building market presence, and delivering results that strengthen both the bottom line and the company’s market leadership position.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Strategic Leadership – Develop and execute a multi-year growth strategy, including geographic expansion, service line diversification, and M&A activity.
Financial Management – Oversee all financial functions, from budgeting to capital allocation, ensuring sustainable profitability.
Operational Excellence – Drive service quality, safety, and efficiency across all branches and service divisions.
Business Development – Cultivate strategic customer and partner relationships to expand market share.
Talent & Culture – Recruit, develop, and retain top leadership talent; foster a culture of accountability and high performance.
Board & Stakeholder Relations – Report to the board and investors with transparency and precision, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE

Proven Executive – CEO, President, COO, or Division Leader with experience in mechanical services, industrial contracting, or large-scale technical operations.
Growth Driver – Demonstrated success in scaling organizations to $200M+ in revenue, including both organic growth and acquisitions.
Operational Depth – Expertise in managing multi-site operations with diverse service offerings.
Financial Acumen – Skilled in P&L management, forecasting, and strategic capital deployment.
Culture Builder – Known for developing strong leadership teams and building high-accountability environments.
Industry Credibility – Knowledge of regulatory, safety, and compliance requirements in mission-critical service industries.

WHY THIS ROLE?

This is an opportunity to lead a well-positioned, well-capitalized company through its most dynamic growth phase—with full autonomy to shape strategy, build the leadership bench, and expand market presence nationwide.