General Manager of Construction

goodcarbon•Buffalo, NY

12d

About The Position

We are seeking an experienced and operationally driven General Manager of Construction to lead construction operations across a growing portfolio of projects. This role is responsible for overseeing field execution, operational performance, team leadership, and project delivery across all active construction initiatives. The General Manager of Construction will play a critical leadership role in driving safety, quality, accountability, scheduling, budgeting, and execution consistency across the organization. This individual will lead and develop field and operational teams, improve systems and workflows, and ensure projects are delivered efficiently, safely, and to company standards. The ideal candidate is a proven construction leader with strong operational judgment, deep field experience, and the ability to manage people, process, and performance at scale. This role has significant influence over company operations, field culture, client outcomes, and long-term organizational growth.

Requirements

Minimum 10 years of experience in construction management, field operations, or general contracting with demonstrated success leading large-scale, multi-project portfolios
Proven leadership experience building, managing, and scaling high-performing construction and field teams
Strong financial acumen including P&L management, budgeting, forecasting, cost control, and operational performance management
Deep understanding of construction means, methods, sequencing, scheduling, trade coordination, and field operations
Experience managing multiple concurrent projects while balancing quality, schedule, and budget objectives
Strong understanding of construction regulations, safety standards, and compliance requirements
Proficiency with construction management and project tracking software

Nice To Haves

Experience in multifamily, commercial real estate, and/or affordable housing construction preferred
Buildertrend experience preferred
Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or related field preferred
PMP, OSHA 30, or related certifications preferred
Strong leadership presence with the ability to drive accountability and performance across field operations
Strategic thinker with the ability to balance high-level operational planning and hands-on execution
Excellent communication and relationship management skills across field teams, leadership, clients, and external partners
Calm, decisive decision-making in fast-paced and high-pressure construction environments
High level of ownership over operational performance, project outcomes, and team development
Strong organizational and problem-solving capabilities with a continuous improvement mindset
Values alignment with Good Carbon Co.’s mission of delivering sustainable, affordable, high-quality housing

Responsibilities

Lead construction operations across multiple active projects, ensuring alignment with company goals, budgets, schedules, and quality standards
Oversee project execution from preconstruction planning through final closeout
Manage, mentor, and develop field leadership teams including superintendents, foremen, and carpenters
Drive operational accountability across field teams and project leadership
Monitor project performance, schedules, labor productivity, budgets, and resource allocation to ensure efficient delivery
Identify operational risks early and implement corrective action strategies to minimize project impacts
Ensure compliance with safety protocols, regulatory requirements, building codes, and quality standards across all job sites
Improve construction systems, workflows, reporting structures, and field processes to support operational scalability and consistency
Partner with Development, Project Management, Finance, and Executive Leadership to align construction execution with company objectives
Support workforce planning, hiring, team development, and operational growth initiatives
Lead subcontractor and vendor performance expectations to ensure quality execution and accountability
Foster a high-performance culture focused on communication, ownership, safety, and continuous improvement