Director of Operations (State College)

Jobot

State College, PA

Director of Operations: Overhead Door/Mechanical Services / amazing company, EQUITY, 80% travel, GROWTH
This Jobot Job is hosted by: Jillian Morgan
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Salary: $150,000 - $200,000 per year
A bit about us:
We are a growing, multi-location field services organization supporting commercial and industrial facilities across the Midwest and Northeast.
Our teams specialize in installation, repair, and maintenance of critical infrastructure systems that keep operations running efficiently. Each location operates as a strong, service-driven business, supported by centralized leadership and resources.
The company is in a high-growth phase, creating an opportunity for a leader to step in and help scale operations across multiple regions.
We are ideally seeking someone based in the Northeast or Midwest, as the majority of our branch locations are in these regions. Preferred locations include, but are not limited to:
Massachusetts: Springfield, Fairhaven, and surrounding areas
Ohio: Chesterland (Cleveland area), Columbus/Radnor, and surrounding markets
New York: Syracuse and nearby regions
Pennsylvania: McDonald (Pittsburgh area) and surrounding areas
Candidates located within reasonable proximity to these markets or major nearby metros (e.g., Cleveland, Columbus, Pittsburgh, Syracuse, Hartford, or Boston) will be best positioned for travel and long-term success in the role.
**Discretionary bonus in addition to base salary
Why join us?
Direct impact on a growing, multi-location platform
High visibility with executive leadership
Opportunity to improve and scale operations across branches
Autonomy to lead
Strong growth trajectory with long-term opportunity
Ability to shape teams, processes, and performance
Job Details
We are seeking a Director of Operations to lead a multi-location field service business specializing in commercial doors, dock equipment, and related mechanical systems.
This role oversees branch managers across approximately 8 locations, each operating as a smaller business unit ($2M–$10M in revenue). You will be responsible for driving operational consistency, improving performance, and scaling the business.
This is a hands-on leadership role requiring strong field understanding and the ability to lead teams.
Key Responsibilities
Lead and develop branch managers across multiple locations
Drive operational performance, revenue growth, and profitability
Standardize processes across branches while maintaining flexibility
Monitor KPIs, P&L performance, and operational metrics
Support hiring, training, and development of technicians and managers
Improve service delivery, efficiency, and customer satisfaction
Partner closely with executive leadership on growth strategy
Travel
Approximately 80% travel initially across branch locations
Travel decreases over time as teams stabilize
Remote/work from home when not traveling
What We’re Looking For
10+ years of experience in:
Overhead door, dock equipment, or mechanical service industries
OR similar field service environments
Experience managing multi-site or branch-based operations
Strong understanding of service technicians and field operations
Proven ability to improve performance and scale operations
Comfortable in a hands-on environment
Preferred Background
Direct experience with:
Overhead doors
Dock equipment
Industrial or commercial door systems
Experience in a growing or private equity-backed business
Exposure to acquisitions or operational integration
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Posted 2026-04-21

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