General Manager, Construction

We are partnering with a well-established contractor to hire a General Manager to lead the business through its next phase of growth and operational maturity. This is a true General Manager role with full accountability for business performance. The General Manager owns execution across people, projects, and profitability, and reports directly to ownership.

Responsibilities: Business & Financial Leadership

• Full P&L responsibility, including revenue, gross margin, EBITDA, and cash flow
• Annual budgeting and monthly financial review
• Oversight of project margins, WIP accuracy, billing, and collections
• Pricing and margin strategy in coordination with estimating

Operations & Project Execution

• Accountability for on-time, on-budget project delivery
• Leadership of project management and field operations
• Resource planning across labor, subcontractors, and equipment
• Oversight of safety, compliance, and operational standards

People & Organizational Leadership

• Direct leadership of project managers, estimators, and operations leaders
• Hiring, performance management, and talent development
• Establishing accountability, operating cadence, and clear decision-making
• Setting and reinforcing company culture across office and field teams

Growth, Risk & Systems

• Strategic involvement in major bids and key client relationships
• Go / no-go decision-making on pursuits
• Contract and risk oversight
• Ownership of systems including ERP, project management, and reporting tools

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in construction or specialty contracting
• Prior leadership experience at the division, operations, or senior project level
• Demonstrated ability to run a business, not just manage projects
• Strong financial acumen and understanding of construction economics
• Credibility with both field teams and ownership
• Hands-on, accountable leadership style

Compensation

• Competitive base salary
• Performance-based bonus tied to results
• Vehicle allowance and benefits

Why This Role

• Clear authority and accountability
• Ownership support and alignment
• Opportunity to drive operational excellence and business performance
• Confidential inquiries encouraged.