Vice President, Operations

Legence

. Partner with the COO, segment Presidents, and senior leadership to set and advance operational priorities across the I&M and E&C segments .

Posted 9/19/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesLead💰 $240,000 - $300,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in operational leadership, including P&L management and process improvement across multiple business units. Proven ability to drive change management, enhance business performance, and collaborate effectively with senior leadership in both union and non-union environments.

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P&L ManagementOperational LeadershipProcess ImprovementCross-Functional CollaborationChange Management

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Hard Skills

Business Performance AnalysisKPI Dashboard DevelopmentWorkflow AssessmentOperational IntegrationSafety Performance Management

Soft Skills

Strong CommunicationAnalytical SkillsCross-Functional LeadershipExecutive PresenceInfluencing Skills

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's DegreeMBA

Industry Keywords

InstallationMaintenanceField OperationsEngineeringService-Based Environments

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Partner with the COO, segment Presidents, and senior leadership to set and advance operational priorities across the I&M and E&C segments
Own the enterprise operating rhythm, including business reviews, KPI dashboards, and accountability systems
Identify and drive cross-segment synergies between Installation & Maintenance and Engineering & Consulting
Lead efforts to solve complex, cross-functional operational challenges
Assess workflows, identify inefficiencies, and implement process improvements
Support operational integration of newly acquired businesses
Support leaders and teams across union and non-union environments
Analyze business performance, identify trends, and recommend solutions to improve service, productivity, margin, and execution
Provide input on operational resourcing, tooling, and capital investment priorities
Own enterprise-level visibility into safety performance and drive consistent safety standards
Collaborate with finance, HR, and corporate functions on operational decisions and reporting requirements
Sponsor and drive change management and adoption of new processes, tools, and expectations

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree required; MBA strongly preferred
15+ years of progressive people management experience, including experience managing other operating leaders/managers
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, 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
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
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
Willingness to travel 40–50%

Benefits

Comp & perks

Eligible for an annual incentive target of approximately 25% of base salary, based on company and individual performance
Eligible for participation in Legence's applicable long-term incentive / equity program, subject to plan terms
Remote, enterprise-wide setting