Director of Integration

About Norlee Group

Norlee Group, Inc., is a multi-trade building systems organization delivering integrated electrical, mechanical, and technology solutions across commercial, industrial, institutional, and specialty markets. As part of our continued growth under the One Norlee platform, we are seeking a Director of Integration.

Position Summary

The Director of Integration is responsible for leading the operational integration of newly acquired companies into the Norlee Group platform. Working closely with executive leadership and cross-functional teams, this role coordinates the implementation of Norlee systems, policies, and operational processes across acquired businesses.

The Director of Integration develops and executes structured integration plans, supports the development of integration playbooks, and ensures acquisitions transition successfully while maintaining operational continuity and employee engagement. This role serves as a key operational partner to acquired company leadership and internal Norlee departments including Finance, HR, IT, Fleet & Facilities, Operations, Legal, Safety, and Marketing.

Position Mandate

The Director of Integration leads the integration of newly acquired companies from the due diligence phase through completion of the integration process, ensuring alignment with Norlee’s operational standards, systems, and strategic objectives.

Key Accountabilities / Measurables

1. Retention of all key employees identified during the acquisition process.
2. Successful integration of all Norlee systems, policies, and operational procedures within the established 13-week integration timeline.
3. Continuity of business operations and financial performance during the integration period, with zero unplanned operational delays attributable to integration activities.
4. Average days from close to full integration completion trending down year over year

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Lead post-acquisition integration activities across newly acquired operating companies.
• Develop and execute integration plans aligned with Norlee’s integration playbook and acquisition objectives.
• Support the development and continuous improvement of Norlee’s M&A integration playbook, including processes, tools, and best practices.
• Lead communication and coordination between acquired company leadership and Norlee leadership, facilitating integration working sessions and ensuring alignment on integration priorities, milestones, and operational objectives.
• Monitor integration progress and report status, risks, milestones, and operational impacts to executive leadership throughout the integration lifecycle.
• Support operational leaders within acquired companies as they transition to Norlee processes and governance structures.
• Identify opportunities for operational improvement and integration synergies across Norlee operating companies.
• Capture lessons learned from integrations and incorporate them into the integration playbook.
• Lead cross-functional integration efforts with key Norlee stakeholders to ensure alignment of systems, policies, and operational standards across newly acquired companies, including:
• Finance: Transition acquired companies into Norlee financial systems, reporting structures, and financial controls.
• Human Resources: Implement Norlee HR policies, benefits programs, payroll systems, and compliance standards.
• Information Technology: Integrate technology platforms, infrastructure, and data systems into the Norlee environment.
• Legal: Support contract transitions, entity alignment, licensing requirements, and regulatory compliance associated with integration activities.
• Safety: Align acquired companies with Norlee safety programs, reporting protocols, and compliance standards.
• Marketing: Coordinate brand transition activities including signage, communications, digital presence, and alignment with Norlee brand standards.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This role provides leadership and coordination across cross-functional integration teams and may oversee integration workstreams within acquired companies. The Director of Integration works closely with leaders across Finance, HR, IT, Legal, Safety, Marketing, Fleet & Facilities, and Operations to ensure successful integration execution.

Health & Safety Responsibilities

Ensure all integration activities align with Norlee Group safety policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements across acquired operations.

Qualifications

Education and/or Experience

A Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, Operations Management, or a related field is required; an MBA or other advanced degree is preferred. The position requires approximately 7–12 years of progressive experience in operations, corporate integration, project management, or organizational transformation within a growing organization. Experience supporting mergers and acquisitions or large-scale operational change initiatives is strongly preferred.

Language / Communication Skills

Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively across executive leadership, operational teams, and acquired company stakeholders. Ability to facilitate discussions, document processes, and present integration updates to leadership.

Software Skills

Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and familiarity with ERP systems, financial platforms, and operational software systems such as Sage, project management tools, and construction management software platforms.

Mathematical Skills

Ability to interpret financial statements including balance sheets and income statements. Understanding of key operational metrics such as gross margin, revenue performance, and project financial performance.

Physical Demands

Frequent travel may be required to acquired company locations across the United States. Occasional site visits to construction or operational locations may require walking uneven ground.