Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Kelso Industries is a company with over 3,500 employees delivering HVAC, mechanical, plumbing, refrigeration, and electrical solutions nationwide. They are seeking a Divisional Vice President of Operations to drive operational and financial excellence across a designated division or region, focusing on strategic leadership, financial management, and team development.
Responsibilities
- 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
- Help assess acquisition readiness and post-close integration needs, including leadership structure, operational gaps, process maturity, and cultural alignment
- 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
Skills
- 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
- MBA or other advanced degree in Business Administration, Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field
- Experience in a private equity-backed, multi-entity, or decentralized operating environment
- Experience integrating acquisitions, including aligning leadership teams, cultures, systems, processes, and operating standards
- Strong track record of identifying, mentoring, and developing high-potential leaders
- Experience scaling businesses through a combination of organic growth, operational discipline, leadership development, and acquisition integration
- Strong commercial, operational, and financial acumen with the ability to operate at both strategic and executional levels
Benefits
- Growth Opportunities: Develop new skills, take on exciting challenges, and advance your career in meaningful ways.
- Company Culture: You’ll thrive in an environment that supports your growth, values your contributions, and makes work fulfilling and enjoyable.
- Competitive Compensation & Benefits: You’ll be rewarded fairly for your contributions while enjoying perks that enhance your financial security, health, and overall well-being.
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