
Senior Director Rental and Site Services
- Loves Park, IL
- $150,000-190,000 per year
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Manage a team of up to 20 employees, including both direct and indirect reports.
- Solicit new partnerships and business opportunities for continued growth within the Service & Rental Divisions.
- Identify potential opportunities for design, build, and operation contracts.
- Design, direct and coordinate sales and application engineering projects for all company equipment rentals.
- Oversee P&L of the Service & Rental Divisions.
- Prepare and review financial statements, sales and activity reports, and other performance data to measure productivity and goal achievement and to determine areas requiring cost reduction and procedural and process improvements.
- Review the composition and disposition of the rental fleet; prepare recommendations for asset sale, acquisition, or construction.
- Consult and negotiate with clients to develop project specifications.
- Direct, review and approve product design and changes.
- Collaborate with management and production staff to discuss project specifications or procedures.
- Lead the Director of Operations and Director of Site Services to ensure that service and rental projects are effectively planned, budgeted, staffed, coordinated, and executed with a focus on safety and profitability.
- Oversee the execution of rental startups, installations, and service calls, including training and scheduling to meet contractual obligations.
- Prepare budgets, cost estimates, bids, and contracts for new and existing customers.
- Contribute to strategic business planning and provide recommendations on facilities, staffing, and capital asset investments.
- Support recruitment efforts and is responsible for assigning tasks, training, directing, evaluating, and, when necessary, terminating staff, while ensuring the ongoing development and competence of the team.
- Oversee and coordinate the remote monitoring program for equipment rentals, new installations, and service-only contracts.
- Manage the relationship with third-party remote monitoring vendors to ensure adherence to contract terms and performance standards.
- Other duties as assigned.
- BS Degree in Engineering or related field required.
- 10+ years’ experience required with at least 5-7 years in a leadership role.
- Advanced mechanical skills and a solid understanding of process integration; capable of translating complex engineering drawings into practical field applications.
- Valid U.S. Driver’s license is required.
- Valid U.S. Passport is required and/or the required documentation to travel internationally.
- Demonstrated ability to contribute to the overall business strategy and make recommendations within the scope of the position responsibility.
- Comprehensive technical understanding of all company products and services.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills are necessary. Must be able to effectively communicate with all levels within an organization.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and a track record of building lasting relationships with both internal and external partners.
- Proven experience contributing to team-based projects in a collaborative work environment aligned with organizational objectives.
- Experience with strategic budget planning and financial oversight.
- Knowledge and use of Microsoft applications (Excel, Outlook, Word).
- Ability to work in water and wastewater treatment facilities that may have chemicals and heavy machinery.
- May lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
- Ability to sit, stand, bend, stoop, reach, ascend or descend stairs, and walk for extended periods of time in an office or manufacturing setting or outdoors, including areas where conditions may include odors, varying temperatures, humidity, and moderate levels of noise.
- Close vision required to efficiently and safely perform job.
- 50–75% travel required, both local and air travel, including international destinations.
- Travel includes 10 – 15 days per month.