SkyWater Search Partners
Managing Director @ SkyWater Search Partners | Manufacturing Executive Search Leader
This role provides full oversight across estimating, sales, field operations, safety, and back‑office functions to deliver consistent margin performance, exceptional customer service, and efficient project execution. The ideal candidate brings deep experience in construction or specialty‑trade operations, has led complex, multi‑team environments, and excels at building scalable systems, developing leaders, and driving operational excellence.
Customer & Market Leadership
Build and maintain long‑term relationships with owners, architects, property managers, and strategic partners.
Represent the organization with professionalism and integrity, reinforcing its reputation as a trusted contractor.
Support growth through referral‑based work and selective competitive bidding strategies.
Financial & Strategic Leadership
Partner with senior finance leadership on forecasting, job costing, budgeting, and margin performance.
Ensure strong financial discipline across estimating, change orders, project management, and billing.
Collaborate with ownership on long‑term strategy, growth planning, and organizational structure.
Leadership & Cultural Alignment
Demonstrate a hands‑off, empowering leadership style focused on developing people rather than micromanaging.
Exhibit high emotional intelligence, humility, and the ability to earn credibility with a tenured workforce.
Communicate clearly and directly, fostering trust with employees, customers, and partners.
Lead with strong values and a consistent commitment to quality workmanship and accountability.
Strong operational judgment and critical thinking skills.
Ability to manage multiple projects, teams, and priorities simultaneously.
Comfort operating in a family‑owned or closely held business where culture and relationships matter.
Capacity to modernize systems and processes while preserving proven practices and legacy strengths.
Operational Leadership
Oversee day‑to‑day operations across commercial construction, specialty fabrication, service & repair, and project‑based work.
Ensure projects progress safely, efficiently, and profitably through strong coordination between estimating, project management, superintendents, and field crews.
Lead the full project lifecycle, including bidding strategy, scheduling, materials planning, and quality assurance.
Drive continuous improvement in workflows, communication, and execution standards.
Directly lead superintendents, sales/estimating teams, and key office functions.
Build strong relationships with both union and non‑union employees, fostering a culture of trust, respect, and autonomy.
Support workforce planning, apprenticeship development, and effective crew utilization.
Safety & Compliance
Champion a best‑in‑class safety culture in partnership with industry associations and internal field leadership.
Ensure consistent execution of safety protocols, training programs, site inspections, and compliance audits.
Experience & Background
20+ years of progressive leadership experience in commercial roofing, industrial construction, mechanical contracting, or a related project‑based industry.
Strong operational background leading field teams, superintendents, and complex, multi‑phase construction projects.
Experience working with or leading union labor strongly preferred.
Proven success managing safety programs, job costing, scheduling, and customer communication.
Seniority level:
Director
Employment type:
Full‑time
Job function:
Management and Strategy/Planning
Industries:
Construction
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Customer & Market Leadership
Build and maintain long‑term relationships with owners, architects, property managers, and strategic partners.
Represent the organization with professionalism and integrity, reinforcing its reputation as a trusted contractor.
Support growth through referral‑based work and selective competitive bidding strategies.
Financial & Strategic Leadership
Partner with senior finance leadership on forecasting, job costing, budgeting, and margin performance.
Ensure strong financial discipline across estimating, change orders, project management, and billing.
Collaborate with ownership on long‑term strategy, growth planning, and organizational structure.
Leadership & Cultural Alignment
Demonstrate a hands‑off, empowering leadership style focused on developing people rather than micromanaging.
Exhibit high emotional intelligence, humility, and the ability to earn credibility with a tenured workforce.
Communicate clearly and directly, fostering trust with employees, customers, and partners.
Lead with strong values and a consistent commitment to quality workmanship and accountability.
Strong operational judgment and critical thinking skills.
Ability to manage multiple projects, teams, and priorities simultaneously.
Comfort operating in a family‑owned or closely held business where culture and relationships matter.
Capacity to modernize systems and processes while preserving proven practices and legacy strengths.
Operational Leadership
Oversee day‑to‑day operations across commercial construction, specialty fabrication, service & repair, and project‑based work.
Ensure projects progress safely, efficiently, and profitably through strong coordination between estimating, project management, superintendents, and field crews.
Lead the full project lifecycle, including bidding strategy, scheduling, materials planning, and quality assurance.
Drive continuous improvement in workflows, communication, and execution standards.
Directly lead superintendents, sales/estimating teams, and key office functions.
Build strong relationships with both union and non‑union employees, fostering a culture of trust, respect, and autonomy.
Support workforce planning, apprenticeship development, and effective crew utilization.
Safety & Compliance
Champion a best‑in‑class safety culture in partnership with industry associations and internal field leadership.
Ensure consistent execution of safety protocols, training programs, site inspections, and compliance audits.
Experience & Background
20+ years of progressive leadership experience in commercial roofing, industrial construction, mechanical contracting, or a related project‑based industry.
Strong operational background leading field teams, superintendents, and complex, multi‑phase construction projects.
Experience working with or leading union labor strongly preferred.
Proven success managing safety programs, job costing, scheduling, and customer communication.
Seniority level:
Director
Employment type:
Full‑time
Job function:
Management and Strategy/Planning
Industries:
Construction
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