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| Firm Name |
Platinum Global Talent Solutions
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| Job Title |
President (Integrated Construction Services)
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| Job Location |
Long Beach, CA
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| Job Status |
Full-Time
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| Job Description / Primary Objective |
Platinum Global Talent Solutions is delighted to partner with a highly respected and well-known firm that has grown to be one of the largest integrated service companies in the construction industry.
With a history spanning over seven decades, our client continues to build upon their success today. Made up of a group of complimentary companies, they have proven to be a leader in the construction industry.
With continual opportunities for collaboration across business lines, our client offers great career opportunities and paths for growth.
Position Summary:
To support their growth, we are seeking a dynamic and experienced executive to serve as President of a core operating division. This is a pivotal leadership role focused on driving operational excellence, strategic transformation, and long-term enterprise value. The organization is currently undergoing a significant transformation initiative aimed at positioning the business for unprecedented future success streamlining operations, strengthening leadership capabilities, and embedding a high-performance culture across all units. The President will be at the center of this transformation, ensuring that the division not only delivers on today's expectations but evolves to meet tomorrow's demands.
Reporting directly to the CEO, the President will oversee the divisions full P&L, align operational execution with corporate strategy, and lead cultural and organizational change that supports sustainable growth and operational integrity. This role is a key member of the company's Executive Leadership Team (ELT).
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership & Transformation: The President will lead multi-year strategic planning and transformation initiatives to position the organization for sustainable growth. This includes executing divisional priorities aligned with corporate objectives via the Strategy Deployment Process (SDP), driving digital modernization, organizational redesign, and process innovation, while collaborating across the Executive Leadership Team (ELT) on enterprise-wide strategies.
Operational Excellence: Overseeing full P&L, the President ensures operational execution meets strategic goals with a focus on safety, quality, efficiency, and financial performance. Responsibilities include implementing governance structures, defining KPIs, leveraging analytics, and driving continuous improvement through best practices and process optimization.
Safety, Quality, and Regulatory Compliance: Partnering with corporate safety teams, the President ensures compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations. They will maintain and enhance safety programs, training, and risk protocols while upholding quality standards and fostering a culture of operational discipline.
Cultural & Talent Development: The President will be an inspiring leader of people, building a high-performance, values-driven culture, promoting collaboration and accountability. They will identify and mentor future leaders, set clear goals, provide coaching, and encourage continuous learning and professional growth across all teams.
Stakeholder Management: Maintaining alignment with the CEO, CFO, and ELT peers, the President will provide timely updates on performance, risks, and opportunities. They will collaborate with and engage internal stakeholders across business units and corporate functions to support company-wide initiatives.
Financial Management: The President will deliver profitable results, manage margins, overhead, and cash flow, and lead financial planning and forecasting. They will ensure Branch-level financial accountability and oversee capital investment decisions aligned with ROI targets.
Risk Management: Collaborating with Finance, Legal, and Contracts departments, the President will lead risk assessments for material contracts and oversee monthly project reviews to ensure operational integrity.
External Relations & Commercial Leadership: As an Executive Representative, the President will manage key customer, supplier, and industry relationships, lead commercial strategy, and actively represent the company in industry forums to enhance visibility and influence. |
| Requirements (Education, Certifications, Level of Experience) |
- 15+ years of senior leadership experience in complex, operationally intensive industries (e.g., construction, heavy transport, industrial services, or engineering)
- Proven track record of P&L ownership and scaling multi-unit operations
- Experience leading enterprise or divisional transformation initiatives
- Experience in supporting major digital transformational initiatives
- Strong leadership presence with the ability to influence across all levels
- Deep understanding of operational best practices, safety cultures, and field-based leadership including a heavy union workforce environment
- Bachelors degree required; MBA or advanced degree preferred
Key Competencies
- Strategic thinking with strong executional discipline
- Inspirational leadership and cultural influence
- Strong financial acumen and data-driven decision-making
- Change agent mindset with a pragmatic approach
- Highly collaborative with exceptional communication skills
Platinum Global Talent Solutions is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals. We refer candidates based on their qualifications and experience, without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected status. |
| Link to Job / Firm Website |
http://www.platinumgts.com |
| Contact Information for Applicant |
Trent Larson - 587 333 9436
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