General Manager-Paint Division

General Manager-Paint Division

Overview

Our company has established itself as a leader in exterior facilities services, with a team made up of accomplished professionals who bring a long history serving the commercial facilities services industry. This provides us with the opportunity to deliver customer solutions across a growing variety of needs for our customers' exterior facilities management needs. Our success depends on creating a great environment for our people, supporting each other, having fun, and working hard as we all align on our personal commitment to our company, our core values, and the success of our coworkers.

We are a business that cares about our customers, contractors, and teammates. This is a team that reflects some of the deepest industry and business experience, shown in our dedication to quality, responsive service, and performance, while creating a positive culture across our team to make it all happen. We have an exciting and realistic plan for growth achieved through organic expansion in current market segments, while also reaching new opportunities via diversification into complementary service lines. We now look to expand further with the launch of a new exterior commercial painting division.

Position Summary

We are seeking a General Manager for a new Exterior Commercial Painting division to be responsible for leading the launch, growth, and day-to-day operations. This individual will have full operational ownership of the division, with responsibility for helping to build a scalable subcontractor network, overseeing project management and execution, and driving profitable growth.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Oversee the launch, day-to-day operations, and continued growth of the commercial exterior painting division.

• Establish and standardize operating procedures, workflows, quality standards, and best practices to support sustainable growth across national markets.

• Maintain complete profit and loss (P&L) accountability for the division, driving revenue growth, profitability, and operational efficiency.

• Define business objectives and strategic priorities, adjusting plans as needed to align with evolving market conditions and company goals.

• Establish, monitor, and communicate key performance indicators (KPIs), objectives and key results (OKRs), and other performance metrics to evaluate divisional success.

• Lead all personnel-related activities, including recruitment, onboarding, training, coaching, performance management, and accountability.

• Communicate business performance, progress, key challenges, accomplishments, and strategic priorities to relevant stakeholders.

• Build and strengthen relationships with customers, subcontractors, vendors, and other industry partners to support business development and operational success.

• Act as a representative of the division and organization in internal meetings, client interactions, and external business engagements.

• Maintain expertise in commercial painting and related exterior services, stay informed about industry trends and best practices, and ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, and local regulations and company policies.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field or an equivalent combination of education and practical experience.

• Background in commercial painting, ideally in a management or leadership capacity, with knowledge of related exterior services such as waterproofing, caulking and sealants, façade restoration, pressure washing, and masonry coatings.

• Demonstrated ability to establish, manage, and maintain effective subcontractor and vendor relationships.

• Strong knowledge of estimating, project costing, gross margin optimization, and financial performance management.

• Previous experience overseeing project managers, field operations teams, subcontractors, or other operational staff.

• Ability to foster a positive workplace culture, strengthen employee engagement, and build a high-performing team focused on long-term success.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to listen effectively, communicate ideas clearly, and translate strategies into action. Strong interpersonal, negotiation, and conflict-resolution capabilities are essential.

• Self-driven, results-oriented, and well-organized, with strong attention to detail and the ability to work independently while contributing effectively to a collaborative leadership environment.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Provide direct leadership and oversight for all employees within the commercial painting division, with all divisional team members reporting to the General Manager.

Work Environment

• This is a hybrid position that generally requires working on-site three to four days per week.

• Work schedules may be adjusted based on business requirements, operational support needs, and collaboration with colleagues.

• The role operates in a comfortable, informal, and professional office environment.

Travel Requirements

• Travel for business purposes may account for up to 35% of the role, depending on operational and business needs.