The General Manager is the leader of a $30M+ regional construction business, which has a strong market leading presence, in Nashville and Lebanon, TN. While combining business acumen, leadership skills and a team-oriented approach, this position leads all aspects of the business. We are seeking a leader who can dive into processes, build, and foster relationships and inspire teamwork, so that our success continues. This role requires the ability to understand and have credibility from the job site to the customer board room. In addition to running this business, you'll be a part of a larger $1B+ organization that provides Shared Services support (HR, Fleet, Safety, Finance, etc.) and networking within a broad group of business leaders.
Responsible for:
Team
a culture of safety, teamwork and celebrating winning results
talented team members and help to grow their careers, through training and mentorship
compliance with, and more importantly, a safety-first mindset throughout the organization
a steady eye on sales pipeline, business backlog and team size, ensuring we are positioned for efficiently performed, profitable growth
technology and continuous improvement to drive scalable administrative processes
Operations and Project Management
sales and operating budgets with Department Leaders, to ensure alignment and reasonable expectations on growth and performance
with Shared Services on human resources, recruiting, fleet and safety to maximize effectiveness and alignment of resources to meet performance objectives
trusting relationships with staff and managers, identifying opportunities for improvement and empowerment
on a legacy of quality and efficient work performance, bringing our team and main suppliers together to deliver for our customers
Sales and Customer Relations
strong relationships in our markets, ensuring we are the partner of choice, with early visibility into competitive, market and economic shifts
internal cadence on backlog, pipeline, win rates and proposal pricing strategy
other recurring construction trades for client satisfaction and current provider capabilities to determine if they represent growth opportunities for the company
Financial Performance
the P&L, and all associated inputs, to deliver at or above budget
tight processes internally, and compliance with existing policies, including billing, collections, inventory management, cost containment, performance management pay, etc.
understand how today's work actions - in the office and in the field - impact tomorrow's financial performance, and set the proper course for the business
Experience
years of progressive management experience, including a minimum of 3 years with P&L responsibility
preference for operational knowledge and experience in construction / trades, including construction accounting (WIP) and job costing practices
record of inspirational leadership, team building and process improvements
communication and interpersonal skills with an ability to influence from field to office to suppliers and customers
and organizational skills to direct a large organization, and implement your initiatives effectively
Compensation: Salary, annual bonus, long-term incentive plan and standard benefits