A leading technical services organization is seeking a high-impact Regional Manager to lead a multi-location regional platform delivering geotechnical engineering and construction materials testing services. This executive will be responsible for driving profitable growth, strengthening operational performance, and ensuring a consistent, high-quality client experience across the region.

Our client is looking for someone with strong operations and leadership experience to drive strategic growth and oversee the operations of a $25M dollar multi-office group and a team of 100+ employees. The ideal candidate is a hands-on, people-first leader with strong operational discipline, commercial instincts, and a proven ability to scale performance across multiple locations.

Key Responsibilities

Regional Leadership & P&L Ownership

• Own full regional P&L responsibility, including budget development, forecasting, and operating plan execution
• Drive performance across key metrics such as revenue growth, margin improvement, utilization, backlog, and delivery consistency
• Establish and execute regional strategy aligned with broader organizational priorities

Growth & Market Expansion

• Lead strategic growth initiatives across priority markets, clients, and service offerings
• Partner with commercial leadership to strengthen pipeline, improve win rates, and expand key accounts
• Maintain executive-level relationships with clients, contractors, and other industry stakeholders

Operational Excellence

• Standardize operating rhythms and performance expectations across multiple locations
• Strengthen staffing models, resource planning, and workflow optimization to improve execution efficiency
• Drive continuous improvement across project delivery, field operations, and laboratory performance (as applicable)

Leadership & Talent Development

• Build, develop, and retain a high-performing regional leadership team
• Drive a culture of accountability, collaboration, and operational discipline
• Support recruiting strategy, succession planning, and leadership development initiatives

Safety, Quality & Risk

• Champion a safety-first culture and ensure adherence to compliance and quality standards
• Maintain effective governance across operational risk, field execution, and client deliverables

Candidate Profile

• Proven executive leadership experience with multi-site operational oversight and P&L responsibility
• Strong operational and financial acumen with experience driving profitability and scalable growth
• Track record of building high-performing teams and leading through influence across locations
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

Preferred Background

• Bachelor’s degree required; Civil Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, or Construction Management preferred
• Professional licensure (PE/PG) is a plus, but not required

For more information, please contact Garry Todd
Tel: 541.317.4150
Email: gtodd@nes-llc.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/garrytodd/