Vice President - Manhattan (Elevator Operations)

TL;DR

Vice President - Manhattan (Elevator Operations): Leading the performance and growth of a large, complex elevator branch with an accent on P&L ownership, operational execution, customer relationships, safety, and workforce development. Focus on managing multi-functional service, repair, modernization, and new installation operations, driving profitable growth, and strengthening organizational capability across union and non-union teams.

Location: Onsite leadership role based in Manhattan, New York, United States.

Salary: $246,000–$307,000, plus car allowance, fuel card, and annual incentive program.

Company

Global elevator and building mobility services organization operating across installation, modernization, repair, and maintenance.

What you will do

• Set and execute the branch strategy, operating plan, and long-term growth priorities.
• Own P&L performance, revenue, EBIT, margins, cash flow, working capital, backlog, and profitability.
• Lead commercial growth, pricing, retention, market share, customer relationships, and major contract decisions.
• Oversee safe and efficient execution across Service, Repair, Modernization, and New Installation.
• Build leadership capability through workforce planning, succession planning, performance management, and organizational development.
• Partner with corporate functions, customers, labor partners, and industry stakeholders to align branch execution with enterprise goals.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field preferred; equivalent executive experience considered.
• Executive leadership experience in the elevator industry or a related construction, industrial services, building systems, or manufacturing environment.
• Experience leading large-scale, multi-functional operations with full P&L responsibility and significant revenue, workforce, and customer portfolios.
• Strong financial, commercial, operational, communication, and organizational development capabilities.
• Experience managing both union and non-union organizations, including IUEC collective bargaining agreements.
• Knowledge of elevator operations, OSHA regulations, elevator codes, employment law, labor regulations, and applicable compliance requirements.

Nice to have

• MBA or another advanced business-related degree.
• Direct executive leadership experience in the elevator industry.

Culture & Benefits

• Customer-focused, safety-first, inclusive, and accountability-driven working environment.
• Medical, dental, vision, supplemental medical, FSA, and HSA coverage.
• Company-paid disability, life, AD&D, and Employee Assistance Program coverage.
• 401(k) retirement plan with dollar-for-dollar company matching on the first 5% contributed.
• 15 vacation days, 11 paid holidays, paid sick leave, and up to six weeks of paid parental leave after 90 days of full-time employment.
• Tuition reimbursement, identity theft monitoring, pet insurance, car allowance, fuel card, and annual incentive program.