Regional Vice President - HVAC - Midwest - 3496185

Raymond Search Group (acquired by Direct Recruiters, Inc.); Minnesota; On-site; USD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Raymond Search Group (acquired by Direct Recruiters, Inc.) is seeking a Regional Vice President to lead the Midwest platform. This leadership role oversees 5–6 operating companies, with full P&L responsibility and a mandate to drive revenue growth and margin expansion.

The successful candidate will streamline operations across branches, build a scalable regional model, and partner with private‑equity-backed growth initiatives to accelerate market expansion.

Qualifications

• Senior leadership experience in HVAC, mechanical services, or related fields.
• Proven success leading multi-branch or multi-market operations with full P&L responsibility.
• Demonstrated ability to drive revenue growth, not just stabilize operations.
• Experience in private-equity-backed or growth-focused environments preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Midwest region as a unified operating platform with consistent strategy.
• Own regional revenue performance, including growth, pricing, and cross-selling.
• Drive operational excellence across estimating, project mgmt, safety, and back-office.
• Build and coach Branch Presidents and senior leaders; foster high-performance culture.
• Lead annual regional budgeting, forecasting, and KPI monitoring.
• Support acquisition integration and post-acquisition performance targets.

Skills

Senior leadership

Multi-branch ops

P&L ownership

Revenue growth

Financial acumen

KPI-driven mgmt

Job description

The company is a leading provider of commercial and industrial HVAC and mechanical services, including building controls, electrical, and plumbing. With a growing footprint across multiple U.S. markets and several hundred employees nationwide, the organization partners with strong local operators to scale performance, talent, and

The business is private-equity-backed, growth-oriented, and actively expanding through both organic growth and acquisitions. Leadership is focused on building durable regional platforms led by proven operators.

POSITION OVERVIEW

The company is seeking a Regional Vice President - Midwest to lead and scale its Midwest platform. This is not a single-branch role. It is a newly created regional leadership position responsible for the financial, operational, and commercial performance of 5–6 operating companies across the region.

The Regional Vice President will have full P&L ownership, direct oversight of branch presidents and senior leaders, and clear accountability for revenue growth, margin expansion, operational consistency, and talent development. This leader will be expected to drive top-line growth, strengthen customer relationships, and build a scalable regional operating model.

This role is ideal for a senior HVAC or mechanical services executive who has successfully led multi-branch or multi-market operations and thrives in a private-equity-backed, growth environment.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Regional Leadership & Strategy

• Lead the Midwest region as a unified operating platform, aligning multiple branches under a consistent strategy and operating cadence
• Serve as the senior executive for the region, representing the organization with customers, partners, and internal stakeholders
• Translate enterprise objectives into clear regional priorities, execution plans, and measurable outcomes

Revenue Growth & Market Expansion

• Own regional revenue performance, including organic growth, customer retention, pricing discipline, and cross‑selling of services
• Partner with branch leadership and sales teams to strengthen go‑to‑market strategy and deepen key customer relationships
• Identify and execute market expansion opportunities, including new service lines, customer segments, and geographic growth
• Full P&L responsibility across all branches in the region, including revenue, margin, EBITDA, and working capital performance
• Lead annual regional budgeting, forecasting, and business planning processes
• Monitor and improve operational and financial KPIs, driving accountability at the branch level

Operational Excellence

• Drive consistency and scalability across estimating, project management, service operations, safety, and back‑office execution
• Identify performance gaps across branches and implement corrective action plans
• Partner with corporate support teams to ensure strong execution in accounting, HR, safety, and systems
• Lead, coach, and develop Branch Presidents and senior leaders across the region
• Build a high‑performance culture grounded in accountability, collaboration, and operational discipline
• Ensure effective succession planning, leadership development, and bench strength

M&A Integration & Platform Growth

• Support acquisition integration and onboarding of new operating companies into the region
• Ensure cultural alignment, operational integration, and achievement of post‑acquisition performance targets

ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Achievement of regional revenue, margin, EBITDA, and cash flow targets
• Safety performance and compliance across all branches
• Customer satisfaction, retention, and brand reputation within the region
• Leadership development, retention, and performance of branch‑level executives

QUALIFICATIONS

• Senior leadership experience in HVAC, mechanical services, or related construction/service industries
• Proven success leading multi-branch or multi-market operations with full P&L responsibility
• Demonstrated ability to drive revenue growth, not just operational stability
• Strong financial acumen, forecasting skills, and KPI‑driven management style
• Experience operating in a private‑equity-backed or growth‑focused environment preferred