Raymond Search Group (acquired by Direct Recruiters, Inc.) is hiring: President

President and CEO - HVAC and Refrigeration (Job ID 3260858)

Base pay range: $200,000.00/yr - $250,000.00/yr

Additional compensation: Annual Bonus and Sign-on bonus

We’re a well‑established mechanical contractor with 30+ years of proven success delivering mission‑critical HVAC and chiller solutions across commercial and light industrial markets. Our work supports clients where uptime and performance are non‑negotiable — hospitals, labs, schools, data centers, and complex commercial facilities.

We specialize in chilled water plants, air‑cooled systems, energy retrofits, and high‑efficiency system design. Whether it’s install, service, or emergency repair — we’re known for our technical depth, rapid response, and systems that just work. We’re not chasing volume — we’re focused on doing the job right and being the partner clients trust when it matters most.

We’re looking for a sharp, experienced leader to run point on one of our fastest‑growing divisions. If you know HVAC, chillers, and field ops like the back of your hand — and you’ve got the leadership chops to grow a team, drive profits, and own P&L — this one’s for you.

This isn’t a babysitting gig. We need a true operator who’s just as comfortable in the boardroom as they are walking a job site, managing people, projects and profit while building strong client relationships and bringing in new business.

What You’ll Own:

• Lead and mentor field techs, PMs, and service managers
• Set the tone culturally and operationally — safety, quality, and accountability

Operations & Execution:

• Oversee HVAC/chiller projects from start to finish — installs, retrofits, maintenance, emergency service
• Keep jobs on track, under budget, and up to spec
• Full P&L ownership for the division
• Forecast, budget, and optimize margins across the board

Client & Business Development:

• Be the face of the division for clients — commercial, light industrial, facilities, etc.
• Partner with estimating/sales to go after new work and grow existing accounts

What We’re Looking For:

• 15+ years in HVAC/mechanical contracting — deep knowledge of commercial/light‑industrial systems
• Strong background in chillers (air‑cooled & water‑cooled), piping, controls, service, etc.
• Proven leadership experience — built teams and driven performance before
• P&L management experience — know how to run a business unit
• Solid communicator, problem solver, and relationship builder
• OSHA 30, HVAC/R certifications, PMP, or related credentials a plus

What’s In It For You:

• Company truck or allowance
• Competitive benefits (health, dental, vision, 401k, etc.)
• Growth opportunity with a reputable and expanding contractor

Let’s talk. Send a resume or reach out confidentially to contact@raymondsearch.com