Operating Partner, Industrial and Commercial Services

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States, +1 more country.

📋 Description

• Deliver market insights on bolt-on acquisition targets, the competitive environment, and valuation considerations within the subsector.

• Facilitate introductions to founders, family owners, and senior executives within the established network.

• Evaluate confidential information memoranda and management presentations for sector-specific operational alignment and risk assessment.

• Engage in private equity sponsor pitches when relevant subsector and operational expertise are applicable.

• Offer operational due diligence insights on prospective target companies.

• Counsel the Fireclay team on strategy and messaging for sponsor outreach and sourcing initiatives.

• Collaborate with the Fireclay team on particular deals where domain expertise adds value.

• Assist with deal-specific consulting assignments typically lasting between three to twelve months.

⛳️ Requirements

• Experience as a CEO, COO, or Division President in a private equity-backed services roll-up, multi-location services platform, or a significant regional services operator.

• Over fifteen years of experience in developing and managing multi-location service businesses.

• Direct involvement in the integration of bolt-on acquisitions.

• Familiarity with technician recruiting and retention, dispatching and routing systems, and the unit economics that drive acquisition accretion.

• Established network of connections with founders, family owners, senior executives, and private equity professionals within the subsector.

• Ability to represent Fireclay professionally to private equity sponsors and management of target companies.

• Ability to handle non-public information and competitive intelligence with discretion.

• Willingness to work flexibly on a per-engagement basis without set hours or commitments.

• Resume or LinkedIn profile URL.

• A brief statement outlining subsector focus and two or three relevant operational engagements or transactions.

• Two or three reference contacts.

🏝️ Benefits

• Independent contractor structure (1099).

• Success fees per deal for closed engagements where you make significant contributions.

• Optional retainer for active sourcing assignments.

• Equity participation available for select strategic engagements.

• No fixed hours or minimum time obligations.

• Remote work flexibility.

• Minimal, deal-specific travel requirements.