Business Unit Leader - South Region

Business Unit Leader - South Region

Department: Operations

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Bloomington, IL

Compensation: $150,000 - $200,000 / year

Trilon is a holding company that buys and builds market‑leading engineering services companies organized through different platform end markets and geographies. Trilon Partner Business Unit VPs are responsible for the overall outcome of their respective business unit by driving internal collaboration, hiring, mentoring, retaining all‑star leaders, and owning organic growth – all in partnership with the other Partner Business Units, Partner President and the Platform Team.

The Business Unit VP is responsible for the financial performance, strategic direction, and operational execution of the business unit. The business unit leader drives growth, ensures technical excellence, and develops talent within their business unit while also working collaboratively within their broader Platform Partner and Platform to grow backlog, revenue, EBITDA, and other key financial metrics. Additionally, this key role is responsible for creating and sustaining Trilon’s People First culture and is responsible for hiring, organizational health, employee development, and other key talent related metrics.

The Business Unit VP is a key member of the senior leadership team and will play a pivotal role in scaling the firm through sound management of people, projects, and processes.

We offer an exciting and engaging work environment where every day brings new challenges and opportunities. This position will put you in the driver’s seat to steer our transportation projects to success. If you have a passion for transforming concepts into tangible achievements and hope to accelerate your career, we want you on our team.

The position is based in any of our 12 offices in Illinois, Iowa or Wisconsin.

You’ll have plenty of opportunities to grow professionally at our progressive firm, which started in 1973. Our people‑first organization is focused on giving our employees the opportunity for growth. In addition to a competitive salary, we also offer:

• Medical/dental/vision
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• 401K Retirement Plan
• Profit‑sharing bonus plan
• Paid time off
• An awesome work environment.

Strategic Leadership
: understand and lead in alignment with the vision of the Platform Partner.

• Along with Partner President, set direction of business unit through development, execution and leadership of a 3‑year One‑Page Plan.
• Enlist and align Business Unit team in strategic, operational, people, and financial targets for the Platform Partner.
• Actively lead and grow the Business Unit while collaborating with and supporting other Business Units, the Platform Partner and the Platform.
• Ensures projects are delivered on time, on budget, and to quality standards.
• Optimizes utilization and billability across technical teams.
• Drive integration and actionable growth plans for Add‑On M&A opportunities that reside within their Business Unit.
• Leverages extraordinary communication skills and executive presence to align, motivate, and inform talent throughout the business unit.

Fiscal Management
: ensure the business exceeds or meets annual and quarterly financial targets.

• Demonstrate a strong understanding of relevant financial metrics and KPIs with an emphasis on achieving Net Service Revenue and EBITDA growth targets.
• Drive a culture of strong fiscal and business acumen that empowers the team to seek continuous improvement in core smart metrics of book‑to‑burn, revenue factor, overhead rate and net DSO.
• Play an active role in the annual budgeting process.
• Directly supervise and evaluate Business Unit staff and the financial and operational performance of projects within their business unit.
• Own financial and key non‑financial performance areas such as safety, client engagement, staff development and retention, and cross‑business collaboration.
• Maintain ~30‑50% UTE levels primarily through project reviews and / or the management of larger projects.

Business Development: maintain clear alignment with the strategic direction of the…