President - Crane & Rigging, Heavy Transport Operations at Platinum Global Talent Solutions in Los Angeles, California, United States

Job description

• To support their growth, we are seeking a dynamic and experienced executive to serve as President, leading an integrated heavy construction, crane & rigging and specialized transport division. This is a pivotal leadership role focused on driving operational excellence, strategic transformation, and long-term enterprise value. The organization is currently undertaking 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 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).

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

• 15+ years of senior leadership experience in complex, operationally intensive industries (e.g., construction, crane & rigging, 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
• 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

Skills

Required

• Leadership
• Communication
• Collaboration
• Influence
• Coaching
• Mentoring
• P&L management
• Data-driven decision-making
• Operational best practices
• Safety management
• Risk assessment
• Financial planning and forecasting