General Manager

L&L Metal Fabrication • Tontitown, AR

21d

About The Position

L&L Metal Fabrication is seeking an experienced General Manager to oversee daily shop and field operations, ensuring efficiency, productivity, and accountability across projects. The General Manager is the primary link between executive leadership and shop and field operations, with responsibility for project execution, schedules, budgets, quality, safety, and performance. The role supervises the Shop Manager, coordinates with Project Managers, and maintains effective communication with Field Crew Leaders.

The ideal candidate has at least 10 years of hands-on experience in construction and metal fabrication, along with strong leadership, technical knowledge, and operational expertise. The General Manager assesses project progress, interprets blueprints, monitors budgets, resolves operational challenges, and provides leadership with accurate, timely operational updates. The position may occasionally involve hands-on fabrication or welding and requires travel to job sites within hours of Tontitown.

Performance is measured by completing projects on schedule and within budget; clear, timely communication among executives, shop, and field teams; accurate job tracking and reporting; consistently high quality and safety standards; and reduced downtime with improved coordination.

Requirements

• At least 10 years of experience in construction, fabrication, or millwright operations.
• Strong background in welding and metal fabrication.
• Demonstrated ability to manage both shop and field operations.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and job tracking or project management software.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings and specifications.
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Willingness to travel to job sites, all within hours of Tontitown.

Nice To Haves

• Degree in construction management, engineering, or a related field.
• Certifications such as PMP, CWI, or OSHA.
• Experience with Lean manufacturing or continuous improvement.
• Familiarity with AWS codes and fabrication standards.

Responsibilities

• Act as the primary liaison between executives and shop and field operations.
• Supervise the Shop Manager, Project Managers, and Field Crew Leaders.
• Monitor project status, budgets, schedules, and deliverables, and provide timely reporting to executives.
• Conduct regular site visits to evaluate progress, verify percent complete, and resolve issues.
• Coordinate fabrication and field needs to keep projects on track.
• Review drawings, blueprints, and shop drawings to ensure compliance with design intent.
• Implement and manage job tracking systems, workflows, and operational reporting.
• Lead operational meetings and enforce accountability across teams.
• Uphold safety standards and ensure OSHA compliance across all job sites.
• Occasionally assist with hands-on fabrication or welding if required.
• Support hiring, training, and performance management of shop and field leadership staff.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and supplemental insurance after 60 days of full-time employment; 50% company paid for employee only.
• 40 hours of PTO after one year of full-time employment.
• 7 paid days off.
• Profit sharing plan after one year of full-time employment.
• Annual reviews and raises.

What This Job Offers

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