Executive Sr. Manager

CFS; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 190,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

CFS in Columbus, OH, seeks an Executive Senior Manager to lead US operations for its industrial construction and engineering business. This executive role drives growth, expands market presence, oversees project delivery, and builds high-performing teams to ensure operational and financial success.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years of progressive leadership in industrial sectors, a strong business development track record, and proven P&L responsibility for multimillion-dollar units.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive leadership experience in industrial construction or engineering.
• Experience in semiconductor, data center, or pharmaceutical industries strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated success managing P&L responsibility for a multimillion-dollar business unit or region.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Project Management, or related field; MBA highly preferred.
• Willingness to travel frequently throughout the United States.
• Strong knowledge of US construction regulations, safety standards, and workforce practices.

Responsibilities

• Strategic Leadership & Business Development: lead US growth strategies and build key client relationships.
• Operations & Project Delivery: oversee US operations and complex industrial projects with focus on safety and quality.
• Team Leadership: recruit, mentor, and develop high-performing teams.
• Financial Management: work with Finance on budgets, forecasts, and profitability for a multimillion-dollar unit.
• Market Expansion: analyze trends and support expansion, including new locations and partnerships.
• Client & Stakeholder Relationships: maintain strong relationships with customers and partners.
• Compliance & Workforce Management: ensure adherence to US codes, safety standards, and workforce practices.

Skills

Executive leadership

Strategic planning

Negotiation

Communication

Relationship-building

Travel frequently

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering / related field

MBA

Job description

Executive Senior Manager – US Operations

Location: Columbus, OH | Industrial Construction & Engineering

Position Summary

The Executive Senior Manager will lead US operations for a growing, multinational industrial engineering and construction organization. This executive-level role is responsible for driving business growth, expanding market presence, overseeing project delivery, and building high-performing teams while ensuring operational and financial success.

The ideal candidate brings extensive leadership experience in complex industrial environments, a strong business development track record, and the ability to manage large-scale operations and strategic client relationships.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Leadership & Business Development: Develop and execute US growth strategies, identify new business opportunities, expand market presence, and build long-term relationships with key clients and strategic partners.
• Operations & Project Delivery: Oversee US operations and complex industrial projects, ensuring operational excellence, safety, quality, and successful execution.
• Team Leadership: Recruit, mentor, and develop high-performing teams while fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, safety, and professional growth.
• Financial Management: Partner with Finance to oversee budgets, forecasts, financial reporting, and profitability for a multimillion-dollar business unit or region.
• Market Expansion: Analyze market trends, identify growth opportunities, and support expansion initiatives, including new locations, partnerships, and potential acquisitions.
• Client & Stakeholder Relationships: Build and maintain strong relationships with key customers, industry partners, and internal leadership.
• Compliance & Workforce Management: Ensure adherence to applicable US construction codes, safety regulations, industry standards, and union and non-union workforce practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Project Management, or a related field; an MBA is highly preferred.
• 10+ years of progressive leadership experience in industrial construction or engineering.
• Experience in semiconductor, data center, or pharmaceutical industries strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated success managing P&L responsibility for a multimillion-dollar business unit or region.
• Strong knowledge of US construction regulations, safety standards, and workforce management practices.
• Exceptional leadership, strategic planning, negotiation, communication, and relationship-building skills.
• Willingness and ability to travel frequently throughout the United States.

What We Offer

• An opportunity to lead and shape US operations for a growing multinational organization.
• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits.
• Significant opportunities for business impact, professional growth, and career advancement.
• A collaborative, innovative, and growth-oriented environment.

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$190,000 - $250,000