General Manager - Leadership Expansion Program

Groundworks • Virginia Beach, VA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

We're Groundworks, North America's leading foundation repair and water management specialist. We're more than a company - we're a team driven by purpose. As a Top Workplace, we're looking for top talent to fuel our mission: to protect, repair, and improve our customers’ greatest asset – their home. But what makes us a great place to work? Here, you'll find real career growth, comprehensive and affordable benefits, a culture that values hard work and innovation, and company ownership equity. Whether you’re starting your career or looking for your next big move, we offer hands-on training, advancement opportunities, and the chance to make a real impact every day. Join us and lay the foundation for your success. Apply today! Groundworks is seeking high-impact operations leaders to join our tribe as a General Manager at one of our 80+ branch locations across North America! As the industry leader in foundation repair and water management solutions, our continued expansion depends on exceptional leadership to drive performance, scalability, and customer excellence at the local level. As a new General Manager, you will complete an immersive 6-month development program designed to provide deep operational, financial, and strategic insight into our business. This program includes hands-on leadership exposure both at the branch location nearest you, as well as multiple locations nationwide, allowing you to gain a comprehensive understanding of our operating model, performance drivers, and market diversity. Upon successful completion of the program, you will assume full P&L and operational ownership of a branch location, leading cross-functional teams across production, service, office, and warehouse operations. You will be responsible for executing local strategy aligned with company objectives, driving revenue growth, operational excellence, and an exceptional customer experience. This role requires geographic mobility, as placements are aligned to business needs driven by new market expansion and internal advancement. While relocation is an expectation of the role, we thoughtfully consider candidate preferences and work collaboratively to identify placement opportunities where you can be most successful.

Requirements

• A combination of business leadership, experience and education equivalent to 5-7 years in specialized residential construction, home improvement and renovation, related sales or other similar fields
• Knowledge of terminology, methods and best practices used in the foundation repair industry is preferred
• Strong analytical, quantitative and problem-solving skills
• Ability to lead a diverse work group
• Ability to multitask
• Ability to delegate
• Detail oriented
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to lead teams through change

Responsibilities

• Coordinates with Regional leadership and Chief Officers to develop operational goals for the business unit which are aggressive, yet obtainable, and that support the long-term goals of the company
• Develops a superior workforce that is well-trained, engaged and empowered to serve customers
• Implements strategies that achieve the goals and objectives of the organization
• Provides leadership that builds relationships with stakeholders which are crucial to organizational success
• Optimizes partnerships with departmental managers and their teams to ensure all branch and departmental goals are met
• Ensures projects are completed successfully, on time and to the satisfaction of customers
• Ensures the health and safety of personnel
• Supports and assists in coordinating paths of training and development for employees
• All other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Competitive base salary: $100,000–$125,000 (commensurate with experience), with potential cost-of-living adjustments based on market
• Performance-based annual bonus opportunities (eligible upon branch placement)
• Equity
• Employee Company Ownership Opportunities
• Industry Leading Training Programs
• Leadership Development and Career Growth Tracks
• Comprehensive and Affordable Benefits Package

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed