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CEO / Operating Partner | Commercial HVAC & Mechanical Services | Northeast U.S.

right angle partnersBrooklyn, NY

yesterday

Occupations

General and Operations ManagersChief ExecutivesProperty, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers

Industries

Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning ContractorsOther Building Equipment ContractorsAll Other Specialty Trade Contractors
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About the role

The Opportunity: A private investment firm is seeking an experienced Chief Executive Officer / Operating Partner to lead the development of a commercial HVAC and mechanical services platform in the Northeast United States. The platform will be anchored by an established, profitable commercial HVAC business with a strong regional presence, longstanding customer relationships, and a focus on servicing existing commercial buildings. Ensure all your application information is up to date and in order before applying for this opportunity. The investment strategy is centered on building a leading regional provider of commercial mechanical services through organic growth, operational improvements, expansion of recurring service and maintenance offerings, and strategic acquisitions. This is an opportunity for an entrepreneurial executive to join at the ground floor, partner directly with the investment sponsors, and play a defining role in building a scaled, institutional-quality business.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership & Growth: Develop and execute a multiyear strategic plan to establish a leading Northeast commercial mechanical services platform. Drive organic growth through expanded customer relationships, service offerings, and geographic coverage. Build and scale recurring HVAC maintenance and repair operations alongside the existing retrofit and project business. Evaluate opportunities to expand into complementary services, including commercial plumbing and building automation.
Operational Excellence: Partner with existing management to strengthen operational processes, financial reporting, and organizational infrastructure. Implement scalable systems for field service management, project profitability, customer relationship management, and performance tracking. Improve technician productivity, resource allocation, and service delivery. Recruit, develop, and retain a high-performing leadership team.
Mergers & Acquisitions: Partner with the investment sponsors to identify, evaluate, and execute strategic acquisitions throughout the Northeast. Lead post-acquisition integration while preserving local customer relationships and operating expertise. Establish a repeatable integration playbook to support continued platform expansion.
Financial & Organizational Leadership: Assume responsibility for overall P&L performance, budgeting, and long-term value creation. Establish performance metrics and accountability across operating divisions. Work closely with the investment sponsors on capital allocation, strategic planning, and growth initiatives.
Ideal Candidate Profile: 10+ years of leadership experience in commercial HVAC, mechanical contracting, plumbing, or related technical building services. Prior experience as a CEO, President, COO, General Manager, Regional President, or senior operating executive with meaningful P&L responsibility. Demonstrated success scaling a commercial services business through organic growth and operational improvements. Strong understanding of HVAC service, maintenance, retrofit, and repair operations. Experience building management teams, implementing operational systems, and professionalizing founder-led businesses. Familiarity with acquisitions and post-merger integration strongly preferred. Prior experience working with private equity sponsors or within a private equity-backed platform preferred. Entrepreneurial mindset, strong leadership capabilities, and willingness to be hands-on during the platform’s initial growth phase. Based in or willing to relocate to the Northeast United States.
Compensation & Long-Term Incentives: A competitive executive compensation package will be offered, including: Competitive base salary and performance-based annual bonus. Meaningful equity participation aligned with long-term platform value creation. Opportunity to build and lead a regional business with substantial growth potential. Direct partnership with an experienced investment team. Why This Opportunity? This role offers the opportunity to move beyond managing an established business and participate directly in building a regional market leader. The successful candidate will have significant influence over the platform’s strategy, operating model, acquisition roadmap, and leadership team, with equity participation designed to reward long-term success.
Confidentiality: This is a confidential executive search associated with a private investment opportunity. xhqgsiq Additional details regarding the business, investment strategy, and compensation structure will be shared with qualified candidates as the process advances.

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JOB OVERVIEW

Experience level

Director

Location

Brooklyn, NY

Occupation

General and Operations Managers

Industry

Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors

Posted

yesterday

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