General Manager

Description

• Oversee labor strategy, including workforce forecasting, productivity management, and craft training initiatives.
• Develop strong relationships with field leadership (superintendents/foremen) to ensure engagement, communication, and accountability.
• Oversee quality assurance programs and initiatives that reduce rework and enhance customer satisfaction.
• Build, mentor, and retain high-performing operational teams.
• Oversee resource allocation, manpower planning, and coordination across project teams.
• Represent the company in industry organizations, union meetings, and community relationships.
• Monitor project performance, margin performance, labor productivity, and risk management practices.
• Drive technology adoption to improve efficiency and project outcomes.
• Ensure projects are executed safely, on schedule, within budget, and to quality standards.
• Maintain strong relationships with key customers, general contractors, vendors, and industry partners.
• Lead the deployment and continuous improvement of operational systems, processes, and KPIs.
• Provide executive oversight for all operational departments: construction, service, project management, estimating, prefabrication, safety, and field operations.
• Lead risk reviews, project kickoff processes, and regular project health assessments.
• Track operational KPIs and develop dashboards for executive decision-making.
• Support a strong partnership with union leadership (if applicable) or manage non-union workforce practices.
• Establish and maintain operational policies, procedures, and best practices that ensure consistent performance across all projects and branches.
• Promote a culture of collaboration, transparency, and operational discipline throughout the organization.
• Champion a culture of safety and ensure strict adherence to all safety policies and regulatory requirements.
• Identify opportunities for margin enhancement, cost control, and improved project forecasting accuracy.
• Collaborate with the finance team to manage budgets, forecasts, job cost performance, overhead allocation, and operational financial reporting.
• Participate in high-level client meetings, contract negotiations, and dispute resolution.
• Partner with the CEO to define short- and long-term operational strategies that support growth, margin improvement, and operational scalability.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives and operational transformation efforts.
• Establish clear expectations, accountability structures, and performance management processes.

Requirements

• Expertise in mechanical systems (HVAC, plumbing, piping), project delivery methods, and construction best practices.
• 10–20+ years of experience in mechanical contracting or a similar construction discipline.
• Effective communication and conflict-resolution skills
• Bilingual (Spanish and English)
• Demonstrated success in senior operational leadership roles (e.g., VP of Operations, Division Manager, Senior Project Executive).
• Exceptional communication, organizational, and decision-making skills.
• Strong people leadership and talent development
• Proven track record of managing large-scale mechanical projects and complex operational teams.
• Strong financial acumen with deep understanding of job cost, earned value, labor productivity, and forecasting.
• Ability to influence across all levels of the organization
• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Business Administration, or related field; advanced degree preferred.
• High-level business acumen and problem-solving capability

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance