Company Overview
The company is a leading provider of traffic control services, equipment rentals, signage, and flagging solutions. The company was formed in 2022 through a series of regional acquisitions, expanding operations, and enhancing capabilities across the region. The company will generate approximately $130 million in revenue.
The company is owned by a middle-market private equity firm
Position Summary
The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) will have full strategic, operational, P&L, and balance sheet responsibility. The role focuses on integrating the recently merged companies, enhancing operational synergies, and driving growth across the multi-state region. The CEO will lead the organization in M&A activity, and organic growth initiatives in the Midwest
Key Responsibilities
- Provide leadership to drive the company's growth, execute on market opportunities, and build a dominant brand within the traffic control and field services industry
- Develop and implement strategic plans to further establish the company as a leading provider of traffic control services, equipment rentals, and signage solutions, with the potential for geographic expansion
- Create and deploy P&L strategies with aggressive targets for top and bottom-line growth; build a high-impact sales function to enable scaling and accelerated growth
- Identify and execute potential acquisition opportunities to expand service offerings or reach within the traffic management sector
- Ensure successful integration of merged companies, maximizing synergies while preserving individual strengths and client relationships
- Communicate the company's value creation strategy and vision, driving the team toward a unified mission
- Maintain reporting and accountability against financial targets, developing motivating incentive tools aligned with growth objectives
- Build and cultivate high-performing teams across all regions, recognizing and developing top talent
- Continuously improve operational efficiencies to maximize returns and minimize risks
- Provide strategic input on decision-making, particularly regarding mergers, acquisitions, or partnerships
Qualifications
- Successful experience as CEO or senior executive in a commercial services, equipment rental, or related field services business, with full P&L ownership
- Deep expertise in the traffic management industry, preferably with knowledge of regional market dynamics and regulations
- Proven track record of serving clients in sectors relevant to traffic control services
- Demonstrated ability to scale a business and integrate synergies between units or functions, particularly in a post-merger environment
- Experience working closely with private equity firms, preferably with a successful exit; familiarity with founder-led environments is a plus
- Strong commercial background with a history of driving sustained, profitable growth through new business development and service expansion
- Knowledge of DOT regulations and safety standards across multiple states is highly desirable
- Bachelor's degree in a relevant field; MBA preferred