EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

Industry & Environment

• Prior experience with field-based service models, ideally with some knowledge of construction, environmental services and restoration services.
• Experience with insurance reimbursement a plus.
• Experience with corporate governance and reporting to a Board of Directors.
• Experience working with Private Equity Sponsors a plus.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree required. MBA preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, or related field required.
• Relevant advanced degree or certification preferred.
• At least ten (10) years of experience and a prior Chief Executive Officer role.

Skills

• Self-motivated professional, very comfortable interfacing with all levels of the organization.
• Entrepreneurial leader with ability to thrive in highly dynamic, fast-paced environment.
• An energetic, forward-thinking, and creative individual with high ethical standards.
• A strategic visionary with sound technical skills, analytical ability, good judgment, and strong operational focus.
• An excellent negotiator who is experienced in contracts.
• A decisive individual who possesses a "big picture" perspective and is well versed in systems.
• Ability to respond effectively to the most sensitive inquiries or complaints.
• Ability to make effective and persuasive speeches and presentations on controversial or complex topics to the Board, clients and employees.
• Excellent written and oral communicator. Able to communicate complex execution strategy and plans clearly to internal and external stakeholders.
• Able to lead diverse groups of staff and contractors in multiple cultures, geographies, and governances.
• Execution in a dynamic environment requiring flexibility, collaboration, and industry engagement.
• Proven experience in safety leadership.

Personal Abilities

• Along with the rest of the executive leadership team, this individual should be a strong and proactive advocate for value creation and company integration.
• Ability to understand new issues quickly and make wise decisions.
• Ability to thrive in a high-growth environment is critical.
• Proven negotiating skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and written, to both the Board of Directors and to the staff, to create alignment, trust and inspire confidence.
• Ability to work under pressure, plan personal workload effectively, and delegate.
• A well-organized and self-directed individual who encourages teamwork and collaboration.
• An intelligent and articulate individual who can relate to people at all levels of an organization and possesses excellent communication skills.
• A good educator who is trustworthy and willing to share information and serve as a mentor.