About the Company
A leading specialty contractor specializing in drywall, acoustical ceilings (ACT), and exterior siding systems primarily operating in northern New England. As a trusted trade partner across commercial, institutional, and multifamily projects for more than 35 years, built on craftsmanship, reliability, and excellent outcomes for clients. Now part of a growing platform of region-leading specialty contractors, the business is preparing for its next chapter of scalable growth by investing in quality data, efficient processes, and strong preconstruction capabilities.
About the Role
The President will serve as the senior leader of the business, succeeding the company's founders who have built and led the organization for more than three decades. This role owns the overall performance, leadership, and growth of the business — including full P&L ownership and oversight of all major functional areas: preconstruction, project delivery, safety, and finance. The President will balance two equally important priorities: preserving the legacy and culture that have made the company successful, and preparing the business for scale through process improvement, talent development, and disciplined commercial management as part of a growing platform. This role is ideal for a proven operational leader who can inspire teams, drive performance, and lead with integrity — combining entrepreneurial energy with disciplined execution.
Responsibilities
- Strategic & Financial Leadership
- Own and manage the full P&L, ensuring profitability, cash flow, and long-term value creation
- Partner with platform leadership to set strategic direction, annual goals, and performance metrics
- Lead development and execution of annual budgets, forecasts, and operating plans
- Monitor financial performance, job cost trends, and margin discipline; identify and act on variances
- Champion data-driven decision-making through dashboards and accountability metrics
- Commercial & Operational Excellence
- Oversee all major operational functions — preconstruction, project management, field operations, safety, and finance
- Drive continuous improvement in processes, systems, and tools aligned with platform operating standards
- Ensure projects are delivered safely, profitably, and to a high standard of quality
- Partner with the Director of Preconstruction to align estimating, sales, and production pipelines with operational capacity
- Build and personally cultivate new general contractor relationships
- Support identification, planning, and integration of acquisitions
- Champion safety as a core value across all policies and practices
- Leadership & Team Development
- Lead and develop department heads and emerging leaders; build a culture of trust, empowerment, and accountability
- Attract, retain, and mentor high-performing talent across all levels of the organization
- Collaborate with founders during transition to ensure knowledge continuity and cultural alignment
- Serve as a visible, approachable leader who models humility, integrity, and professionalism
- Cultural Stewardship & Transformation
- Honor and preserve the values and relationships that have defined the company's success for over 35 years
- Champion cultural continuity while modernizing systems and processes for scalability
- Build bridges between legacy practices and new initiatives, communicating change with transparency and respect
- Engage employees at all levels as contributors to the next chapter of growth
- Partnership & Growth
- Collaborate with platform leadership to share best practices, align on systems, and participate in platform-wide initiatives
- Support business development by strengthening relationships with key GCs, owners, and suppliers
- Evaluate opportunities for growth — new services, geographies, and strategic partnerships
- Represent the company externally with professionalism, credibility, and enthusiasm for its craft and people
Qualifications
- 15+ years of progressive leadership experience in construction, specialty contracting, or related trades
- Proven success in P&L ownership, strategic planning, and operational leadership
- Strong understanding of commercial construction operations including estimating, field management, and financial controls
- Demonstrated experience leading teams through growth or transformation — balancing cultural preservation with operational improvement
- Proven experience managing multiple teams and services across a wide geography
- Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills; capable of earning trust with both craft professionals and executive peers
- Skilled in financial management, forecasting, and data-driven performance measurement
- Deep respect for craftsmanship, customer relationships, and the values of a tightly-knit, family-founded organization
Required Skills
- Empathetic leader — honors legacy while guiding change with respect and inclusion
- Operationally disciplined — thrives on structure, accountability, and continuous improvement
- Data-oriented — uses facts, systems, and metrics to inform decisions
- Strategic thinker — connects the big picture to daily execution
- Relationship builder — earns trust internally and externally through integrity and follow-through
- Culture carrier — balances performance with heart; respects people and process equally
Pay range and compensation package
- Reports to: Chief Executive Officer, Platform Holdings
- Direct Reports: Directors of Preconstruction, Operations, and Finance
- Compensation: Competitive base salary plus performance-based incentive and long-term equity-like compensation program
- Location: Northern New England (on-site leadership presence required)
- Benefits: Comprehensive package including health, retirement, paid time off, vehicle allowance, and professional development opportunities
Equal Opportunity Statement
We are committed to diversity and inclusivity in our hiring practices and strive to create a workplace that reflects the communities we serve.
