Operations - Vice President

Legence; United States; On-site; USD 240,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) plan with match

Long-term incentive

Paid time off

Job summary

Legence is seeking a Vice President of Operations to partner with the COO and segment Presidents, guiding enterprise-wide operational leadership across Installation & Maintenance (I&M) and Engineering & Consulting (E&C).

You will own the operating cadence, performance standards, and execution discipline to drive consistency, accountability, and growth in a decentralized, multi-company platform.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; MBA strongly preferred.
• Experience owning P&L or operating performance across multiple business units.
• Proven ability to influence and partner with senior leaders, including C-suite executives.

Responsibilities

• Set and advance operational priorities across I&M and E&C segments.
• Own enterprise operating rhythm with reviews, dashboards, and accountability systems.
• Identify cross-segment synergies and drive process improvements for scalability and performance.
• Lead cross-functional resolution of complex operational challenges across divisions.
• Support integration of newly acquired businesses and standardize practices.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Cross-functional collaboration

Executive communication

Change management

Operational excellence

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree

MBA

Job description

About Legence

Legence (Nasdaq: LGN) is a leading provider of engineering, consulting, installation, and maintenance services for mission-critical systems in buildings. The company specializes in designing, fabricating, and installing complex HVAC, process piping, and other mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) systems- enhancing energy efficiency, reliability, and sustainability in new and existing facilities. Legence also delivers long-term performance through strategic upgrades and holistic solutions. Serving some of the world’s most technically demanding sectors, Legence counts over 60% of the Nasdaq-100 Index among its clients.

About Legence

Legence (Nasdaq: LGN) is a leading provider of engineering, consulting, installation, and maintenance services for mission-critical systems in buildings. The company specializes in designing, fabricating, and installing complex HVAC, process piping, and other mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) systems- enhancing energy efficiency, reliability, and sustainability in new and existing facilities. Legence also delivers long-term performance through strategic upgrades and holistic solutions. Serving some of the world’s most technically demanding sectors, Legence counts over 60% of the Nasdaq-100 Index among its clients.

Vice President, Operations

Legence | Reports to: Chief Operating Officer | Segments: Installation & Maintenance and Engineering & Consulting

Job Summary

The Vice President of Operations will serve as a key operating partner to the Chief Operating Officer, providing enterprise-wide operational leadership across Legence's Installation & Maintenance (I&M) and Engineering & Consulting (E&C) segments. This role owns the operating cadence, performance standards, and execution discipline that connect segment Presidents and their teams to the COO's strategic agenda - driving consistency, accountability, and growth across a decentralized, multi-company platform.

This is a high-visibility, enterprise-facing leadership role for someone who can operate at both altitudes: setting strategy and standards with the COO and segment Presidents, while personally driving hands-on resolution of complex operational challenges across installation, maintenance, engineering, and consulting functions - including within newly acquired businesses joining the Legence platform.

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with the COO, segment Presidents, and senior leadership to set and advance operational priorities across both the I&M and E&C segments.
• Own the enterprise operating rhythm - business reviews, KPI dashboards, and accountability systems - that give the COO and executive team visibility into performance across all business units.
• Identify and drive cross-segment synergies between I&M and E&C, including shared best practices, resource sharing, and commercial hand-offs between installation/maintenance and engineering/consulting teams.
• Lead efforts to solve complex, cross-functional operational challenges across installation, maintenance, engineering, and consulting functions.
• Assess current workflows across business units, identify inefficiencies, and implement process improvements that drive consistency, scalability, and performance.
• Support the operational integration of newly acquired businesses joining the Legence platform, standardizing practices while preserving business-unit-specific strengths.
• Support leaders and teams across both union and non-union environments with a practical, business-minded approach.
• Analyze business performance across segments, identify trends, and recommend solutions to improve service, productivity, margin, and execution.
• Provide input to the COO and segment Presidents on operational resourcing, tooling, and capital investment priorities.
• Own enterprise-level visibility into safety performance and drive consistent safety standards across field operations in both segments.
• Collaborate with finance, HR, and other corporate functions to align operational decisions with enterprise business goals and reporting requirements, including board- and investor-level reporting.
• Sponsor and drive change management efforts, and lead adoption of new processes, tools, and expectations across a multi-company platform.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; MBA strongly preferred.
• 15+ years of progressive people management experience, including experience managing other operating leaders/managers (not solely individual contributors).
• 10+ years of consulting, management, or senior operational leadership experience.
• Demonstrated experience owning P&L or operating performance across multiple business units, locations, or entities in a complex, decentralized environment - ideally with exposure to managed revenue in the hundreds of millions of dollars.
• Strong track record of solving operational problems and improving business performance at scale.
• Ability to work effectively in both union and non-union environments.
• Strong communication, analytical, and cross-functional leadership skills, with experience presenting to executive leadership and/or a board.
• Proven ability to influence and partner with senior leaders, including C-suite executives.
• Military/Trade leadership experience is a plus.

Preferred Experience

• Experience in installation, maintenance, field operations, engineering, or similar service-based environments.
• Experience integrating acquired businesses or leading through organizational growth and transformation.
• Strong executive presence and ability to operate independently in a remote, enterprise-wide setting.

Travel & Compensation

Travel: Yes, 40-50%, reflecting enterprise-wide responsibility across two segments and multiple business units.

Base salary: $240,000-$300,000 per year, commensurate with experience and scope.

Bonus: Eligible for an annual incentive target of approximately 25% of base salary, based on company and individual performance.

Long-term incentive: Eligible for participation in Legence's applicable long-term incentive / equity program, subject to plan terms.

Benefits Overview

401(k) Plan with Company Match: Currently match contributions dollar-for-dollar up to 4% of eligible pay; immediate vesting.

Health & Welfare Benefits: Employer provided medical, dental, vision, prescription drug, Employee Assistance Program and accident & illness coverage.

Life and Disability Insurance: Employer provided basic life insurance and AD&D valued at 50K coverage amount with the option for voluntary buy up for additional coverage.

Time Off: Flexible non-accrual vacation; company holidays per policy. (For California employees, this is separate from California paid sick leave, if applicable.)

Expenses: Business travel and related expenses reimbursed per company policy.

Pay Disclosure & Considerations

Where pay ranges are indicated, please note that a successful candidate's exact pay will be determined based relevant job-related factors, including any of the following: candidate's experience, skills, and qualifications, as well as geographic and market considerations. We are committed to ensuring fair and competitive compensation for all employees and comply with all applicable salary transparency laws.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

Legence and its affiliate companies are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), marital or familial status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, other non-merit-based factors, and any other characteristic protected under applicable local, state or federal laws and regulations.

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