NW Recruiting Partners · 5 days ago
President – Heavy Industrial & Civil Projects
Federal Way, WA
Full-time
Onsite
Director/ExecutiveNW Recruiting Partners is seeking a President for a well-known transportation company specializing in heavy industrial and civil projects. This operations-first leadership role involves overseeing day-to-day execution, managing complex projects, and ensuring compliance and safety while maintaining the company’s reputation and culture.
Staffing & Recruiting
Responsibilities
Own day-to-day operations across dispatch, scheduling, fleet readiness, permitting coordination, and field execution
Lead complex moves and time-sensitive jobs like a project manager: align people/equipment, confirm plans, manage constraints, and deliver safely and on schedule
Tighten operating rhythms: SOPs, job planning, pre-job checklists, post-job reviews, and clear accountability
Improve fleet uptime through disciplined maintenance planning, equipment utilization tracking, and smart purchasing decisions
Keep compliance dialed in (DOT/FMCSA, permits, driver qualification files, safety documentation)
Champion a safety-first culture that shows up in the field: coaching, audits, near-miss learning, and proactive risk management
Develop and mentor leaders across operations/dispatch, safety, shop/maintenance, and field supervision
Support customer relationships and job planning with key accounts (industrial owners, GCs, civil contractors, site leadership)
Partner with ownership on growth—without sacrificing execution quality, safety, or the company’s reputation
Qualification
Required
Senior leadership experience in a field-driven, equipment-intensive environment tied to industrial and/or civil projects
Strong operational command: dispatch flow, equipment planning, maintenance coordination, and field execution
Comfortable as a hands-on leader—present in the operation, solving real issues, and building follow-through
Track record of improving processes, building accountability, and leading change without breaking culture
Solid business fundamentals (budgets, KPIs, margin awareness) — with a clear bias toward operations and execution
Strong communicator who can align field teams, customers, and ownership quickly and clearly
Preferred
exposure to crane/rigging coordination
heavy civil
plant/industrial environments
shutdowns/turnarounds
specialized jobsite transportation
Benefits
Medical / Dental / Vision
Generous PTO
401(k) + employer match
Vehicle allowance + business expense reimbursement
Company
NW Recruiting Partners
We are a full-service boutique recruiting firm based on the West Coast, catering to a diverse range of clients, from start-ups to Fortune 500 corporations.
Founded in 2014
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase