VP of Operations

Overview

VP of Operations The Military Veteran
• St Louis, MO, United States

Vice President of Operations

Our client is a growth-oriented holding company focused on acquiring and operating essential services businesses
, with a strong emphasis on construction, roofing, and exterior home services across the United States. Their mission is to build enduring businesses by pairing strong local operators with institutional-grade systems, capital, and leadership
.

To support this mission, our client is:

• Backed by long-term private capital
  , including ultra-high-net-worth individuals and family offices
• Led by experienced investors and operators who value ownership, accountability, and mission-driven leadership
• Actively building a high-caliber operating team to support continued organic and acquisitive growth
• Proven in developing leaders from military and operational backgrounds
• Operating profitable businesses today, with a robust pipeline for future expansion

Our client is seeking a growth-minded Vice President of Operations to help lead and scale operations within a project-based services business. Reporting to senior leadership, this role will play a critical part in driving execution, strengthening teams, and building repeatable operating systems that support long-term growth.

This leader will bring an ownership mindset
, a bias toward action, and the ability to translate strategy into execution-while fostering a high-performance, values-driven culture.

• Team Leadership
  • Recruit, develop, and retain top operational talent
  • Build a culture of accountability, trust, and continuous improvement
• Operational Excellence
  • Strengthen and standardize operating processes to ensure consistency, quality, and scalability
  • Drive on-time, on-budget project execution with a strong customer-first mindset
• Cross-Functional Collaboration
  • Partner closely with sales and leadership to align execution with growth objectives
  • Improve communication, handoffs, and accountability across teams
• Systems & Reporting
  • Support the implementation and adoption of core operating systems and reporting rhythms
  • Use data and KPIs to inform decisions and drive performance
• Execution & Change Management
  • Lead cross-functional initiatives from planning through execution
  • Champion change while maintaining operational stability and momentum

• Experience leading operations in construction, project-based, or field-service environments
• Proven people leader with experience managing and motivating frontline teams
• Strong bias for action with the ability to operate in fast-paced, growth environments
• Ownership mentality with high standards for execution and follow-through
• Data-informed decision-maker with a focus on outcomes, not activity
• Strong communicator with the ability to influence across levels and functions
• High integrity, resilience, and commitment to building something meaningful

• Base salary: $150,000-$160,000
  , commensurate with experience
• Performance-based bonus tied to operational and growth outcomes
• Competitive benefits package and time-off flexibility
• Meaningful career growth and expanded responsibility based on performance

VP of Operations
• St Louis, MO, United States