Regional Chief Operating Officer – South

Trilon Group

. Lead the strategic and operational transformation of the South Region .

Posted 10/6/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesLead💰 $250,000 - $290,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading strategic and operational transformations, with a focus on performance management, financial acumen, and cross-functional collaboration. Proven ability to implement scalable business infrastructure and drive profitable growth in dynamic environments.

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Business Transformation ExecutionPerformance Management SystemsCross-Functional Operating SystemsFinancial AcumenOperational Due Diligence

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Hard Skills

Strategic PlanningPerformance ReportingKPI MonitoringBudgetingForecastingProject GovernanceOperational OptimizationChange ManagementIntegration PlanningBusiness Process Improvement

Soft Skills

Strong CommunicationHigh Emotional IntelligenceConsensus BuildingLeadership DevelopmentAdaptability

Tools & Technologies

SOP DevelopmentBusiness Review StructuresPerformance Management ToolsDashboardsCollaboration Tools

Industry Keywords

Platform BusinessPrivate EquityEngineering ConsultingArchitectureConstruction

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the strategic and operational transformation of the South Region
Define, execute, and scale business maturity and performance across functions, firms, and markets
Connect strategy, people, process, and financial performance to drive scalable, profitable growth and long-term value creation
Partner with the CEO, Region Partner Presidents, CFO, CTO, CPO, and other senior leaders to accelerate growth, integration, and value creation
Serve as a trusted advisor to executive leadership and drive business performance
Translate platform strategy into actionable growth initiatives across functions, firms, and business units
Align strategy across organizational levels and clarify how work connects to the broader mission
Drive strategic initiatives including cross-sell/upsell, brand recognition, pricing standardization, market/service expansion, insourcing, and resource sharing
Establish and monitor KPIs across firms
Build and scale operating processes, systems, SOPs, tools, dashboards, and business review structures
Mature business management disciplines including gross margin optimization, merit timing, organizational design, and project governance
Implement performance reporting and accountability systems that drive EBITA and financial outcomes
Evaluate financial performance, market strategies, hiring plans, and growth strategies
Manage cost discipline and return on investment across initiatives
Implement forecasting, budgeting, and performance management tools
Lead acquisition evaluation and post-close integration, including synergy realization, cultural alignment, unified systems, reporting, and Value Creation Plans
Develop technology-enabled solutions improving visibility, collaboration, and scalability
Standardize operational levers including organizational structure, incentive programs, pricing, and decision-making models
Facilitate business reviews, project tracking, and intra-platform collaboration
Build a people-first culture supporting recruiting, retention, accountability, productivity, and pride
Promote leadership development, cultural alignment, and cross-functional collaboration
Empower local teams while ensuring consistent operating norms and performance standards
Report directly to the Region CEO and serve as a member of the Region Executive Team

Requirements

What you’ll need

Demonstrated progressive experience in operations, strategy, or general management, ideally within a platform business or private equity-backed environment
Proven success executing business transformations, building performance management systems, and leading multi-site or multi-entity organizations
Track record of operational due diligence and post-acquisition integration
Strong analytical mindset and financial acumen linking process improvements and human capital strategies to financial outcomes
Experience building and leading cross-functional operating systems, SOPs, and scalable business infrastructure
Ability to work cross-functionally and build consensus across varied stakeholders
Strategic thinker with a pragmatic, results-driven operating style
High EQ, IQ, and aptitude leader who builds trusted relationships and influences without formal authority
Entrepreneurial and adaptable, with a bias for action and accountability
Strong communicator capable of synthesizing complexity into clarity for diverse audiences
Ability to lead through change in dynamic, high-growth environments
Experience in architecture, engineering and construction (AEC), particularly engineering consulting, strongly preferred
Relevant operational leadership, financial acumen, and change-management experience in adjacent professional or technical services businesses considered
Residence within the South Region preferred, with convenient access to a major airport

Benefits

Comp & perks

Target annual bonus eligibility
Participation in a long-term incentive plan
Approximately 25–50% travel across the South Region