Vice President

Elevators of Beaumont; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity

Company vehicle

Ownership opportunity

Job summary

Stark Elevator / Elevators of Beaumont seeks a dynamic executive to lead its Houston-area business and its largest commercial accounts. You will own P&L, drive growth, and oversee maintenance, repair, modernization, and inspections with a hands-on leadership style.

The role requires 15+ years in the elevator industry, strong estimating and sales skills, and a track record with major OEMs. Based in Houston, you will walk jobs in the field and build a high-performing team.

Qualifications

• 15+ years in elevator industry with progressive leadership responsibility.
• Leadership experience with a major OEM preferred (Otis, Schindler, KONE, or TK Elevator).
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Construction Management, or related field; equivalent leadership experience considered.
• Proven record managing large commercial accounts, including hospital systems or multi-building campuses.
• Hands-on experience running modernization crews and supervising commercial maintenance.
• Strong estimating skills across hydraulic, geared, and gearless equipment.
• Proven sales success: finding, winning, and maintaining business.

Responsibilities

• Set and execute the strategic vision for the Houston market.
• Hold full P&L responsibility and drive revenue, gross margin, and cash flow.
• Lead estimating: survey equipment, walk jobs, price modernization and repair work.
• Direct modernization crews and supervise maintenance across multiple projects.
• Maintain executive relationships with large commercial accounts and owners.
• Ensure safety, compliance, and alignment with OSHA, ASME A17.1, and IUEC agreements.
• Partner with ownership on growth targets and major investments.

Skills

Executive leadership

P&L ownership

Strategic planning

Sales leadership

Team development

Safety culture

Customer relationship management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Engineering/Construction

Industry leadership experience

Job description

Stark Elevator / Elevators of Beaumont are elevator companies serving commercial, industrial, healthcare, and government clients across Texas and Louisiana bring more than 75 years of combined experience.

From preventive maintenance and inspections to repair, modernization, and installation, we support geared, gearless, hydraulic, and rack-and-pinion equipment, backed by NEIEP-certified technicians and 24/7 emergency service. Our clients include major healthcare systems, national retail, energy, and government accounts. We are ISN and Avetta members, and safety comes before everything else.

The role

Stark Elevator / Elevators of Beaumont is seeking a dynamic and accomplished executive to lead our Houston-area business and its largest commercial accounts.

The Vice President serves as the senior executive responsible for overall performance in the Houston market. You will have full accountability for P&L results, growth, operational execution, customer satisfaction, workforce development, and safety across Maintenance, Repair, Modernization, and Inspections.

This is a hands-on executive role. You will sell and estimate the work, run modernization crews, supervise commercial maintenance, and spend real time in the field walking jobs with customers and crews.

Essential job functions

Strategic leadership

• Set and execute the strategic vision and operating plan for the Houston market, aligned with ownership's growth objectives
• Ensure strong coordination across Maintenance, Repair, Modernization, and Inspection teams to maximize efficiency, customer experience, and financial performance
• Build and develop a high-performing team, with clear accountability and a culture of continuous improvement
• Represent the company with key customers, labor partners, industry stakeholders, and the Houston business community
• Champion a customer-focused, safety-first culture on every job

Business and financial performance

• Hold full P&L responsibility for the Houston market, delivering revenue, gross margin, and cash flow objectives
• Identify and mitigate commercial, contractual, operational, and financial risks to profitability and customer relationships
• Drive profitable growth through disciplined financial management, labor efficiency, and smart investment decisions
• Review and approve major customer agreements, pricing, and capital expenditures
• Grow backlog and drive conversion and execution, managing job fade and capturing margin through change orders
• Oversee accounts receivable, collections, and retainage recovery

Commercial leadership and sales

• Personally lead the sale of maintenance, repair, and modernization work across the Houston area
• Build and maintain executive relationships with large commercial accounts, and building owners, property management firms, facility managers, consultants, architects, and general contractors
• Deliver a high-touch customer experience through regular site visits, fast response, and proactive communication
• Lead estimating: survey existing equipment, walk jobs, and price modernization and repair work competitively while protecting margin
• Drive contract retention, renewals, and growth within the existing maintenance portfolio

Operational excellence

• Lead modernization crews from contract through closeout, managing schedules, labor, materials, and budgets across multiple projects
• Supervise commercial maintenance operations, including route coverage, preventive maintenance quality, and callbacks
• Walk jobs regularly with customers, superintendents, and technicians to scope work and check quality
• Monitor key performance indicators, including backlog, labor utilization, callbacks, modernization performance, and customer satisfaction
• Drive continuous improvement through better processes, technology, and performance management

Safety, risk, and compliance

• Promote an uncompromising culture of safety and ensure compliance with company safety standards, OSHA, and ISN and Avetta requirements
• Lead safety reviews, audits, and corrective actions
• Ensure adherence to ASME A17.1, Texas and Louisiana elevator code and inspection requirements, labor regulations, and collective bargaining agreements, including the International Union of Elevator Constructors (IUEC)

Talent and culture

• Lead workforce planning, hiring, and succession planning for field and office teams
• Manage performance for both union and non-union employees, working directly with local union business agents on labor matters
• Foster a culture of accountability, professional development, and pride in the work

Ownership partnership

• Partner closely with ownership on strategy, growth targets, and major investments
• Report on market performance in regular business reviews
• Work with finance, HR, and safety partners to keep the business running smoothly

Education and experience

• 15+ years of elevator industry experience with progressive leadership responsibility
• Leadership experience with a major OEM (Otis, Schindler, KONE, or TK Elevator) strongly preferred
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field preferred; equivalent industry leadership experience will be considered
• Proven record managing large commercial accounts, ideally including hospital systems or multi-building campuses
• Hands-on experience running modernization crews and supervising commercial maintenance
• Strong estimating skills across hydraulic, geared, and gearless equipment
• Demonstrated success in sales: finding, winning, and keeping business
• Strong financial acumen, with experience owning a P&L, budgets, and forecasts
• Experience leading union and non-union employees, including knowledge of IUEC collective bargaining agreements
• Thorough knowledge of OSHA regulations, ASME A17.1, and applicable elevator codes
• Comfortable walking jobs, working in machine rooms and hoistways, and spending regular time in the field
• Valid driver's license and a clean driving record
• Based in the Houston area or willing to relocate

Compensation and benefits

• Equity
• Company vehicle
• The chance to build and shape the business alongside ownership

Equal opportunity

Stark Elevator / Elevators of Beaumont is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, sex, race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by law.

Applicants with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation during the application process are encouraged to contact us. Employment is contingent on a background check and a motor vehicle record review.