Director of Operations Multi State Expansion Exterior Cleaning at Rolling Suds Charleston-Savannah

, Virginia, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

03 May, 26

Salary

100000.0

Posted On

02 Feb, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Team Leadership, Multi-State Operations, Quality & Safety, Equipment & Fleet Management, Client Operations, Financial Performance, Growth Execution, Problem Solving, Business Acumen, Systems Refinement, People Management, Field Service Operations, Logistics Coordination, Operational Improvements, Cost Efficiency, Turnaround Experience

Industry

Facilities Services

Description

Benefits: 401(k) Bonus based on performance Competitive salary About the Opportunity Rolling Suds is a profitable exterior cleaning company serving commercial clients across Northern Virginia. We did $1M revenue in Virginia in 2025, and we're acquiring 5 Maryland territories to scale to $1.9M in 2026. This isn't a corporate ops job. This is hands-on field service leadership - managing crews who visit customer sites daily (commercial properties, military bases, residential communities). You'll refine systems, train teams, ensure quality, handle logistics, and solve problems in real-time. The owner focuses on sales and business development while supporting operations as needed. You'll own day-to-day operations across both states. What You'll Own Team Leadership - Hire, train, and manage ~16 field technicians across two states Multi-State Operations - Coordinate scheduling, routing, and resources between VA and MD; manage 5 trucks Quality & Safety - Refine and enforce SOPs, maintain compliance, ensure consistency across both states Equipment & Fleet - Oversee maintenance, repairs, inventory for pressure washing equipment and vehicles Client Operations - Handle escalations, manage key commercial accounts alongside sales Financial Performance - Control labor costs, improve efficiency, protect 70%+ gross margins while scaling Growth Execution - Turn around Maryland operation while maintaining Virginia performance What Success Looks Like in Year 1 ✓ Virginia grows to $1.3M+ revenue while maintaining 70%+ margins ✓ Maryland turned around and scaling to $500K+, profitable by Q4 ✓ Crews operating with refined systems, minimal owner involvement in day-to-day ✓ Demonstrable operational improvements and cost efficiencies Compensation Base: $90-100K (depending on experience) Bonuses: ~$10K for hitting operational milestones Phantom Equity: 3-5% of net profits Total Year 1: $105-125K with strong performance, scales in Year 2+ Who You Are ✓ Field Service Operator - Managed teams who travel to customer locations (not warehouse or fixed-facility operations) ✓ Systems Refiner - Take existing processes and make them better, more efficient, and scalable ✓ People Leader - Coach teams, manage performance, handle hourly workforce ✓ Problem Solver - Handle equipment failures, callouts, and client issues calmly ✓ Business-Minded - Understand P&L, margins, efficiency ✓ Builder Mentality - Excited to scale and share in upside, not just maintain Ideal Background 5+ years managing field operations Proven ability to scale teams and refine systems Strong people management with hourly workforce Valid driver's license; comfortable with VA/MD travel Bonus: Multi-location experience, P&L responsibility, turnaround experience, military background Not the Right Fit If You: ✗ Need corporate structure with layers of management ✗ Only have warehouse or fixed-location operations experience ✗ Want detailed instructions vs. improving systems independently ✗ Looking for maintenance mode vs. growth opportunity About Rolling Suds Commercial-focused exterior cleaning serving property managers, military installations, and high-end residential clients. Virginia operation: $1M revenue, 70%+ gross margins in 2025. We've acquired 5 Maryland territories and are scaling the combined business to $1.9M in 2026. Strong reputation for quality, safety, and reliability. Profitable, proven, positioned for growth. Location & Travel Based: Alexandria/Arlington, VA and Potomac/Bethesda, MD Work arrangement: Flexible - work from home, use our VA or MD staging areas as your office, or hybrid. No required daily commute. Travel: 30-40% visiting job sites for QC and client meetings; 60-70% coordinating operations remotely To Apply Complete the screening questions with your application. We're looking for someone who wants to build something, not just manage it.

Responsibilities

The Director of Operations will manage day-to-day operations across Virginia and Maryland, overseeing team leadership, quality and safety, equipment management, and client operations. The role involves refining systems and ensuring operational efficiency while supporting the owner in business development.