East 57th Street Partners
Job Title:
Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
Location:
Atlanta Metro Area (On‑Site / Local Presence Required)
Industry:
HVAC, Construction, and Essential Services
Company Type:
Private Equity–Backed Platform Company
Compensation:
Competitive Base Salary + Annual Bonus + Meaningful Equity Participation
Overview A private equity–backed HVAC, services, and construction platform company based in the Atlanta metro area is seeking an experienced Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to lead the next phase of accelerated growth and value creation. The initial platform was assembled at the end of 2024, followed by three acquisitions completed throughout 2025. The business is now entering a deliberate scale phase, with plans to execute a minimum of two acquisitions per year, while driving organic growth, margin expansion, and operational standardization across the platform. The private equity sponsor is targeting a liquidity event approximately four years out, and the incoming CEO will be responsible for leading the organization from its current growth stage through a successful exit. This role requires a hands‑on, execution‑oriented leader with deep experience scaling PE‑backed, field‑based service businesses through both M&A and operational excellence.
Key Responsibilities Strategic Leadership & Value Creation
Serve as the senior operating executive, accountable for overall performance, growth strategy, and execution of the value‑creation plan.
Partner closely with the PE sponsor and Board to define strategic priorities, capital allocation, and acquisition cadence aligned with the four‑year exit plan.
Lead annual operating plans, long‑range forecasts, and performance reviews tied to EBITDA growth and margin expansion.
M&A Execution & Integration
Play a leadership role in sourcing, diligence, acquisition, and integration of new platform and add‑on acquisitions.
Oversee post‑acquisition integration, ensuring consistent operating standards, cultural alignment, and execution of 90–100 day integration plans.
Build a repeatable M&A and integration playbook to support a pace of two or more acquisitions per year.
Operational Excellence & Scalability
Drive standardization and optimization across field operations, service delivery, project execution, and back‑office functions.
Improve labor productivity, pricing discipline, job costing, backlog management, and gross margin performance.
Implement and scale core systems (field service management, ERP, dispatch, reporting) to support multi‑location growth.
Establish KPIs and operating cadence across safety, utilization, revenue growth, margin, and cash flow.
Leadership & Organization Building
Build and lead a high‑performing executive team, including operations, finance, sales, and HR leadership.
Develop leadership bench strength at both the platform and operating company levels.
Foster a performance‑driven culture focused on accountability, safety, customer service, and continuous improvement.
Exit Readiness
Prepare the organization for a successful private equity exit, including leadership depth, process institutionalization, reporting rigor, and scalable infrastructure.
Partner with advisors on exit preparation, positioning, and diligence readiness.
Qualifications
Proven experience as a CEO, President, or COO of a PE‑backed or scaled multi‑location HVAC, construction, home services, or field‑based services business.
Demonstrated success leading organizations through multiple acquisitions and integrations.
Track record of driving EBITDA growth through both organic initiatives and M&A.
Strong understanding of field operations, labor economics, pricing strategy, job costing, and margin drivers.
Experience working directly with private equity sponsors and Boards.
Strong leadership presence with the ability to lead founder‑led and acquired teams through change.
Bachelor’s degree required; MBA or advanced degree preferred.
Compensation
Annual performance‑based bonus
Meaningful equity participation aligned with value creation and exit outcomes
Seniority level
Executive
Employment type
Full‑time
Job function
General Business and Finance
Venture Capital and Private Equity Principals, Construction, HVAC, and Refrigeration Equipment Manufacturing
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Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
Location:
Atlanta Metro Area (On‑Site / Local Presence Required)
Industry:
HVAC, Construction, and Essential Services
Company Type:
Private Equity–Backed Platform Company
Compensation:
Competitive Base Salary + Annual Bonus + Meaningful Equity Participation
Overview A private equity–backed HVAC, services, and construction platform company based in the Atlanta metro area is seeking an experienced Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to lead the next phase of accelerated growth and value creation. The initial platform was assembled at the end of 2024, followed by three acquisitions completed throughout 2025. The business is now entering a deliberate scale phase, with plans to execute a minimum of two acquisitions per year, while driving organic growth, margin expansion, and operational standardization across the platform. The private equity sponsor is targeting a liquidity event approximately four years out, and the incoming CEO will be responsible for leading the organization from its current growth stage through a successful exit. This role requires a hands‑on, execution‑oriented leader with deep experience scaling PE‑backed, field‑based service businesses through both M&A and operational excellence.
Key Responsibilities Strategic Leadership & Value Creation
Serve as the senior operating executive, accountable for overall performance, growth strategy, and execution of the value‑creation plan.
Partner closely with the PE sponsor and Board to define strategic priorities, capital allocation, and acquisition cadence aligned with the four‑year exit plan.
Lead annual operating plans, long‑range forecasts, and performance reviews tied to EBITDA growth and margin expansion.
M&A Execution & Integration
Play a leadership role in sourcing, diligence, acquisition, and integration of new platform and add‑on acquisitions.
Oversee post‑acquisition integration, ensuring consistent operating standards, cultural alignment, and execution of 90–100 day integration plans.
Build a repeatable M&A and integration playbook to support a pace of two or more acquisitions per year.
Operational Excellence & Scalability
Drive standardization and optimization across field operations, service delivery, project execution, and back‑office functions.
Improve labor productivity, pricing discipline, job costing, backlog management, and gross margin performance.
Implement and scale core systems (field service management, ERP, dispatch, reporting) to support multi‑location growth.
Establish KPIs and operating cadence across safety, utilization, revenue growth, margin, and cash flow.
Leadership & Organization Building
Build and lead a high‑performing executive team, including operations, finance, sales, and HR leadership.
Develop leadership bench strength at both the platform and operating company levels.
Foster a performance‑driven culture focused on accountability, safety, customer service, and continuous improvement.
Exit Readiness
Prepare the organization for a successful private equity exit, including leadership depth, process institutionalization, reporting rigor, and scalable infrastructure.
Partner with advisors on exit preparation, positioning, and diligence readiness.
Qualifications
Proven experience as a CEO, President, or COO of a PE‑backed or scaled multi‑location HVAC, construction, home services, or field‑based services business.
Demonstrated success leading organizations through multiple acquisitions and integrations.
Track record of driving EBITDA growth through both organic initiatives and M&A.
Strong understanding of field operations, labor economics, pricing strategy, job costing, and margin drivers.
Experience working directly with private equity sponsors and Boards.
Strong leadership presence with the ability to lead founder‑led and acquired teams through change.
Bachelor’s degree required; MBA or advanced degree preferred.
Compensation
Annual performance‑based bonus
Meaningful equity participation aligned with value creation and exit outcomes
Seniority level
Executive
Employment type
Full‑time
Job function
General Business and Finance
Venture Capital and Private Equity Principals, Construction, HVAC, and Refrigeration Equipment Manufacturing
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