Chief Executive Officer/President (HVAC) - 3611752

Raymond Search Group (acquired by Direct Recruiters, Inc.) • Full-time • North Carolina, United States, US • 2d ago

CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER / PRESIDENT (COMMERCIAL HVAC SERVICES)

United States | Full-Time | Executive Leadership

THE COMPANY

Our client is a leading commercial HVAC services organization providing maintenance, repair, retrofit, replacement, controls, and energy solutions to a diverse portfolio of commercial and industrial customers. With operations spanning multiple markets and a reputation for technical excellence, the company serves mission-critical facilities including healthcare systems, data centers, educational institutions, industrial facilities, corporate campuses, government buildings, and complex commercial environments.

Backed by significant investment and positioned for aggressive growth, the organization is executing a strategic expansion plan through both acquisitions and organic market development. The company combines the entrepreneurial culture of a high-growth platform with the operational sophistication and resources of a larger enterprise.

THE OPPORTUNITY

The CEO/President will lead the next phase of growth, transformation, and value creation for the organization. Reporting to the Board and ownership group, this executive will have full responsibility for strategy, operations, financial performance, and organizational development across all business units and geographic markets.

This leader will be responsible for scaling the platform while preserving the customer-centric culture and operational excellence that have fueled the company's success. The role requires a balance of strategic vision, operational discipline, commercial leadership, and people development.

The successful candidate will drive profitable growth, strengthen market positioning, optimize branch performance, and build a world-class leadership team capable of supporting continued expansion.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Strategic Leadership

Develop and execute a multi-year growth strategy focused on market expansion, service line development, and long-term enterprise value creation.
Identify and evaluate acquisition opportunities while ensuring successful integration and operational alignment.
Establish organizational priorities and performance metrics that support sustainable growth.

Financial Management

Maintain full P&L responsibility for the organization.
Drive revenue growth, EBITDA improvement, cash flow optimization, and operational efficiency.
Lead budgeting, forecasting, capital planning, and financial performance management.

Operational Excellence

Oversee all service, construction, controls, and support operations.
Improve operational consistency, technician productivity, customer retention, safety performance, and service delivery execution.
Ensure scalable systems, processes, and infrastructure are in place to support continued growth.

Commercial Leadership

Strengthen customer relationships and expand strategic account penetration.
Partner with sales and operations leaders to drive recurring revenue growth and market share expansion.
Establish a culture of accountability around business development, customer experience, and performance execution.

Talent & Culture

Recruit, develop, and retain high-performing leaders across operations, sales, finance, and support functions.
Foster a culture centered on accountability, continuous improvement, customer service, and employee development.
Build leadership succession plans and organizational depth across the business.

Board & Investor Relations

Provide regular reporting and strategic updates to the Board and ownership group.
Partner with investors to execute growth initiatives and achieve long-term value creation objectives.
Ensure transparency, accountability, and alignment around organizational goals and performance.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE

Proven Executive Leader

Experience serving as CEO, President, COO, Executive Vice President, Regional President, or Division President within commercial HVAC services, mechanical services, building services, facility services, or adjacent industries.

Commercial HVAC Industry Expertise

Deep understanding of service operations, preventative maintenance programs, retrofit projects, controls/building automation, and recurring revenue service models.
Strong appreciation for technician-driven businesses and field service operations.

Growth-Oriented Operator

Demonstrated success leading organizations through significant growth, including branch expansion, acquisition integration, and operational scaling.
Experience leading businesses with revenues ranging from $100M to $500M+.

Financial & Operational Acumen

Strong P&L management experience with a track record of improving profitability, operational performance, and enterprise value.
Data-driven decision maker with expertise in forecasting, KPI management, and operational metrics.

Culture Builder

Recognized for developing strong leadership teams and creating high-performance cultures.
Proven ability to attract, retain, and develop top talent at all levels of the organization.

Private Equity Experience Preferred

Experience working within a private equity-backed environment is highly desirable.
Understanding of value creation plans, acquisition strategies, integration processes, and investor reporting expectations.

WHY THIS ROLE?

This is a rare opportunity to lead a premier commercial HVAC services platform during a period of substantial growth and transformation. The successful candidate will have the autonomy, resources, and support necessary to shape strategy, expand market presence, build an exceptional leadership team, and create lasting enterprise value while establishing themselves as a defining leader within the industry.