Operating Partner

Our client is a growth-oriented operating platform focused on acquiring and scaling essential services businesses across the United States. The platform partners with founder-led and management-owned companies in execution-driven, project-based environments, providing operational leadership, systems, and capital to support long-term growth.

Backed by patient private capital, the organization is building a high-caliber operating team to support continued expansion. The culture emphasizes ownership, accountability, and results—valuing leaders who take responsibility, operate with urgency, and build durable businesses.

The Opportunity

Our client is seeking an Operating Partner to support execution and operational excellence across a portfolio of growing businesses. This role is designed for a senior operator who enjoys being close to the work, stepping into complex operating environments, and driving practical improvements that enable scale.

Reporting to senior leadership, the Operating Partner will play a critical role in strengthening day-to-day operations, supporting leadership teams, and implementing repeatable operating systems. Engagement may include extended on-site involvement with operating companies as needed to support performance, stability, and growth.

Key Responsibilities

Operational Leadership

• Partner with leadership teams to strengthen execution and operational discipline
• Step into operational gaps during periods of growth, transition, or complexity
• Reinforce accountability, urgency, and follow-through across organizations

Execution & Process Improvement

• Identify operational inefficiencies and execution breakdowns
• Implement practical, scalable processes that improve consistency and results
• Support reliable, on-time, and on-budget execution in project-based environments

Team & Culture

• Build trust with founders, leaders, and frontline teams through hands-on engagement
• Promote a culture of ownership, accountability, and continuous improvement
• Coach and support operational leaders through example and partnership

Systems & Performance

• Support the adoption of core operating systems, tools, and reporting rhythms
• Use data, KPIs, and operating metrics to inform decisions and drive performance
• Help establish operating cadences that enable scalable growth

Change & Growth Initiatives

• Support cross-functional initiatives from planning through execution
• Help organizations navigate change while maintaining operational momentum
• Balance immediate execution needs with long-term capability building

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Experience leading or supporting operations in construction, project-based, or field-service environments
• Proven operator with a hands-on leadership style and strong execution mindset
• Comfortable operating in fast-paced, imperfect, and growth-oriented environments
• Ownership mentality with high standards for performance and reliability
• Practical, outcome-focused decision-maker
• Strong communicator able to influence across levels and functions

Personal Attributes

• High integrity and accountability
• Adaptable, resilient, and action-oriented
• Comfortable working independently with minimal oversight
• Motivated by building durable businesses rather than managing from afar

Compensation & Growth

• Low-mid $200ks OTE
• Performance-based incentives aligned with operational and growth outcomes
• Benefits package and time-off flexibility
• Meaningful opportunity for expanded responsibility and long-term career growth