About this opportunity
East 57th Street Partners lists this Chief Executive Officer opportunity in austin, Texas. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Private Equity–Backed HVAC Platform Company
Travel: 30–50%
Reports To: Board of Directors (Private Equity Sponsor)
Compensation: Competitive Base Salary + Annual Bonus + Meaningful Equity Participation
Company Overview
Our client is a private equity–backed HVAC platform company positioned for accelerated growth through organic expansion and add-on acquisitions . The business operates in a fragmented, recession-resilient market with strong demand fundamentals across residential and commercial services.
The PE sponsor is focused on building a scaled, operationally disciplined platform with professionalized leadership, standardized processes, and a clear value-creation roadmap targeting margin expansion, geographic growth, and a successful exit.
Role Overview
The Chief Executive Officer will lead the HVAC platform through its next phase of growth and professionalization. This executive will be accountable for full P&L ownership , execution of the investment thesis, and delivering operational and financial results aligned with the Board’s value-creation plan.
The CEO will work closely with the PE sponsor and Operating Partners while building a high-performance leadership team capable of scaling the organization through organic growth, acquisitions, and integration.
This role requires a hands-on operator with deep experience in service-based businesses and a proven ability to lead in private-equity environments.
Key Responsibilities
Own and execute the company’s strategic plan in alignment with the PE sponsor’s investment thesis
Serve as the primary liaison between the Board, Operating Partners, and management team
Establish a performance-driven culture focused on accountability, execution, and continuous improvement
Operational Excellence
Drive operational consistency across branches and regions, including service delivery, dispatch, pricing, and technician productivity
Implement scalable processes, KPIs, and operating rhythms across the organization
Improve margins through labor efficiency, pricing discipline, procurement optimization, and cost controls
Growth & Market Expansion
Lead organic growth initiatives including customer acquisition, retention, and cross-selling of services
Oversee geographic expansion and greenfield opportunities where applicable
Partner with marketing and sales leadership to drive demand generation and brand strength
M&A & Integration
Partner with the PE sponsor on sourcing, diligencing, and integrating add-on acquisitions
Ensure smooth post-acquisition integration, including systems, operations, culture, and leadership alignment
Identify opportunities for synergy realization and performance uplift across acquired businesses
Financial Performance & Reporting
Maintain full accountability for revenue growth, EBITDA expansion, and cash flow
Lead budgeting, forecasting, and performance reporting processes
Present clear, data-driven updates to the Board on performance, risks, and opportunities
Talent & Culture
Build, develop, and retain a high-performing executive and operational leadership team
Establish succession planning and leadership development across the organization
Foster a culture of safety, customer service excellence, and operational discipline
Ideal Candidate Profile
Proven CEO, President, or senior operational executive experience in HVAC, home services, facilities services, or multi-site field services
Prior experience leading a private-equity-backed company strongly preferred
Demonstrated success scaling operations in a fragmented, technician-driven environment
Strong financial acumen with experience managing EBITDA, cash flow, and KPI-driven operations
Experience executing M&A strategies and integrating add-on acquisitions
High credibility with Boards, investors, and operating partners
Willingness to be hands-on and travel regularly
Compensation & Incentives
Performance-based annual bonus
Meaningful equity participation aligned with value creation and exit outcomes
Why This Role
Opportunity to lead and scale a PE-backed HVAC platform in a highly attractive sector
Significant influence over strategy, operations, and long-term value creation
Direct partnership with an experienced private equity sponsor
Substantial upside through equity participation tied to exit success
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Worksite address
austin, TX, 78716, US
Who can apply
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