SENIOR EXECUTIVE | OPERATING PARTNER

Growth | Turnarounds | M&A

Markets:

Architecture | Engineering | Construction (AEC)

Senior executive | Operating Partner

Growth | Turnarounds | M&A

Markets:

Semiconductor | Biotechnology | Laboratory

SENIOR EXECUTIVE | OPERATING PARTNER

Growth | Turnarounds | M&A

Markets:

Power & Energy

SENIOR EXECUTIVE | OPERATING PARTNER

Growth | Turnarounds | M&A

Markets:

Oil & Gas | Pipeline

SENIOR EXECUTIVE | OPERATING PARTNER

Growth | Turnarounds | M&A

Markets:

Transportation Infrastructure

SENIOR EXECUTIVE | OPERATING PARTNER

Growth | Turnarounds | M&A

Markets:

Water | Wastewater Infrastructure

Operating Leadership for Critical Moments

J McClees & Associates (JMA) is an executive-led advisory and consulting practice serving Architecture, Engineering, Construction (AEC) and related services companies. We help owners, executive teams, boards, and private equity sponsors drive measurable growth, improve operational performance, and execute complex change—including M&A integration and value creation.

20+ years as President, COO, and SVP leading complex organizations
Integrated 5 acquisitions, including a transaction exceeding $1B
Proven success stabilizing, aligning, and optimizing organizations
Proven record of accelerated growth, improving margin, EBITDA performance, and execution discipline at scale

Our Services

Executive & Interim Leadership

Operational Excellence & EBITDA Improvement

Executive & Interim Leadership

We stabilize performance and restore momentum through aligned leadership, clear priorities, and an operating cadence that delivers results without disruption. Engagement: Executive Advisory | Interim | Fractional | Long-term | Direct hire

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Growth Strategy & Expansion

Operational Excellence & EBITDA Improvement

Executive & Interim Leadership

We translate strategy into a focused growth plan leaders can execute. We align on where to play, how to win, and build shared ownership so growth is accelerated and sustainable. Engagement: Executive Advisory | Fractional

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Operational Excellence & EBITDA Improvement

We improve margin and predictability through clarity, cadence, and a few meaningful KPIs—accountability built with transparency and coaching.
Engagement: Executive Advisory | Interim | Fractional

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M&A Integration & Value Capture

Operational Excellence & EBITDA Improvement

We support due diligence, shape the value creation plan, and lead integration with clear communication, aligned leadership, and disciplined execution so value is realized quickly and sustainably.
Engagement: Executive Advisory | Interim | Fractional

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Winning Key Pursuits

M&A Integration & Value Capture

Strategy-to-Execution Alignment

We lead and coach disciplined pursuit campaigns that win strategic projects—aligning the team, sharpening the message, and improving win consistency through a proven capture process.
Engagement: Executive Advisory | Fractional

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Strategy-to-Execution Alignment

M&A Integration & Value Capture

Strategy-to-Execution Alignment

We translate strategy into clear priorities, roles, and operating rhythm—aligning leaders and teams, measuring progress, and adjusting quickly to deliver sustainable results through people.
Engagement: Executive Advisory | Interim | Fractional

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About Jorge McClees, P.E.

Jorge is a senior executive and operator who helps organizations drive growth, improve performance, and execute complex change. His leadership style is people-centered and outcomes-driven: define what success looks like, chart a practical course, align and inspire the team, and install the operating cadence to deliver—then course-correct quickly as realities change. He brings 30+ years of experience leading turnarounds, scaling operations, and supporting M&A integration and value creation.

Highlights

20+ years as President, COO, and SVP leading complex AEC and related services organizations—driving accelerated growth and improved operating performance
Signature approach: clarifies the destination, establishes a practical plan, aligns leaders and teams, and drives execution through operating cadence and timely course-corrections
Sector breadth: AEC/infrastructure services across transportation, water/wastewater, power & energy, and environmental services; select experience in high-tech manufacturing (semiconductor), biotechnology, mining, and federal services

Engagements: Executive Advisory | Interim | Fractional | Long-term | Direct hire

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