Divisional Vice President of Operations

🕒 July 29

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Kelso Industries

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1001 - 5000 employees

🏗️ Construction

⚡ Energy

🤝 B2B

💰 $50M Private Equity Round - Kelso Industries on 2023-11

Construction • Energy • B2B

Kelso Industries is a national MEP+ (mechanical, electrical, plumbing plus) solutions partner that partners with and invests in market-leading HVAC, mechanical, industrial, refrigeration, plumbing, controls & automation, and electrical services companies across the United States. The company supports operating companies with access to resources to grow service offerings and provides engineering and energy services. Kelso runs an acquisition program for MEP businesses, helps owners transition careers, and emphasizes partnership, innovation, excellence, and safety.

📋 Description

• Develop and execute divisional or regional strategies that drive growth, profitability, operational excellence, and long-term scalability in alignment with Kelso Industries’ overall objectives. • Serve as a key decision-maker and strategic partner to operating company leadership, providing direction, support, and accountability across the portfolio. • Help identify future growth opportunities across the division, including market expansion, service line development, leadership capability, and operational maturity. • Represent Kelso’s enterprise priorities while balancing the entrepreneurial culture and local market strengths of each operating company. • Manage divisional or regional P&L performance, including revenue, expenses, margins, cash flow, and overall profitability across operating companies. • Lead the annual budgeting and forecasting process for the division and ensure delivery against financial commitments. • Identify and execute opportunities to improve profitability through operational efficiencies, cost discipline, pricing discipline, productivity gains, and revenue enhancement strategies. • Partner with finance and operating company leaders to improve financial visibility, reporting discipline, and performance accountability. • Drive organic growth by expanding market share, improving service offerings, strengthening customer relationships, and supporting operational execution. • Oversee the integration of new acquisitions, ensuring alignment with Kelso Industries’ standards, values, operating expectations, and strategic priorities. • Support the implementation and optimization of processes, systems, tools, and support structures that create greater consistency, scalability, and operational efficiency across the division. • Build, mentor, and lead high-performing teams across multiple operating companies. • Conduct regular talent reviews, succession planning, and leadership development efforts to ensure a strong leadership pipeline across the division. • Identify and develop future leaders who can take on expanded roles within the division and across Kelso Industries as the company continues to grow. • Foster a collaborative, accountable, and innovative culture that aligns with Kelso Industries’ mission, values, and growth expectations. • Standardize and scale best practices across the division while preserving the strengths and customer relationships of each operating company. • Collaborate with other Divisional Vice Presidents, functional leaders, and the executive leadership team to drive consistency, operational improvement, and innovation across Kelso. • Ensure compliance with industry regulations, safety expectations, company standards, and operational requirements. • Promote disciplined execution around performance metrics, operating cadence, project delivery, customer satisfaction, workforce planning, and leadership accountability.

🎯 Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in business, engineering, construction management, or a related field. • 10+ years of progressive leadership experience in the MEP, specialty contracting, construction, industrial services, or related field. • Proven track record managing P&L for a business, division, or region exceeding $150M in revenue. • Demonstrated success driving organic growth, operational improvement, and profitability in a mid-to-large scale business. • Experience leading through influence across multiple locations, operating companies, business units, or markets. • Ability to travel regularly and be located near a major airport hub with same-day access to assigned divisions or operating companies when needed.

🏖️ Benefits

• Competitive Compensation & Benefits