General Manager – Residential Design-Build Construction
About The Position
Neil Kelly is seeking a proven, values-driven leader to serve as General Manager of our Eugene / Springfield operation. After years of strong leadership, our current GM is preparing for retirement, creating a rare opportunity for the right leader to build on an extraordinary legacy and guide the next phase of growth. This is a P&L leadership position with full responsibility for sales, production, team development, and market growth. The GM reports directly to the CEO and serves on the Senior Leadership Team. This role works in close partnership with the company’s VP of Sales and VP of Operations to align market strategy, production performance, and organizational goals. If you have successfully led residential design-build or new home construction operations—and are ready to own the performance of an entire market—this is a rare opportunity. About Neil Kelly Founded in 1947 with a $100 investment, Neil Kelly has grown into one of the nation’s most respected residential remodeling firms. We are known for award-winning design, exceptional craftsmanship, and a culture grounded in integrity, collaboration, and continuous improvement. We build projects. We build careers. And we build long-term client relationships. What You Will Own As General Manager, you are accountable for the overall health and performance of the Eugene / Springfield operation, including leadership of a team of approximately 25 employees across design, project management, handyman services, and field production. Success in this role means growing revenue responsibly, maintaining strong margins, developing people, and strengthening our reputation in the market.
Requirements
- Experienced in residential design-build remodeling and/or custom home construction (10+ years)
- Proven in both sales leadership and production management
- Comfortable owning a P&L and making tough decisions
- Skilled in budgeting, estimating, and construction project management
- A builder of teams and culture
- Decisive, yet collaborative
- Confident, yet humble
- Focused on doing what’s right, not who’s right
- You understand that great businesses are built through people, systems, and discipline.
- Candidates must be able to reliably commute to the Eugene/Springfield metro or be willing to relocate by their start date.
Responsibilities
- Lead and develop a high-performing team of designers, project managers, and field professionals
- Own sales strategy, revenue growth, and profitability
- Manage and deliver against an annual operating budget
- Oversee production excellence, scheduling, and job cost performance
- Ensure exceptional client experience from first conversation through final walkthrough
- Recruit, hire, and develop future leaders
- Represent Neil Kelly in the Eugene / Springfield community
- Contribute as a strategic member of the company’s Senior Leadership Team
- Champion and reinforce Neil Kelly’s policies, systems, and operational standards while coaching teams to consistently execute them
Benefits
- Monthly vehicle stipend
- Monthly cell phone stipend
- Comprehensive health insurance (medical, dental, vision, and Employee Assistance Program).
- Flexible spending & health savings accounts.
- Paid holiday, sick, and vacation time.
- Cell phone stipend.
- Long-term disability & life insurance.
- 401(k) retirement plan.
- Optional benefits like Short-Term Disability, Legal, Pet Insurance, Accident, and Hospital Indemnity Insurance.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
No Education Listed
