General Manager

Tidal Vision•Everett, WA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Tidal Vision is seeking an experienced General Manager to lead the project management organization at Clear Water Services, a water treatment applications company acquired by Tidal Vision in 2023. The role sets the strategic direction for project delivery and oversees the company’s portfolio of construction, industrial, and environmental projects to ensure they are completed safely, on time, within budget, and to high quality standards. This senior leadership role includes leading and developing project management staff, owning the department’s financial performance, managing key client and vendor relationships, and improving project delivery processes and systems. The position is based onsite in Everett, Washington, with up to 25% regional and nationwide travel, including travel to client and job sites. Site visits may involve outdoor and underground utility construction environments. Tidal Vision’s mission is to create positive environmental impact by making its biopolymer solutions cost competitive, convenient, and high performing. The company describes its culture as collaborative, creative, flexible, and centered on direct communication, responsibility, freedom, and putting people and customers above process.

Requirements

At least 7 years of progressive project management experience in construction, industrial, environmental, water/wastewater infrastructure, or a related industry.
At least 3 years in a leadership role managing project managers or teams.
Able to travel up to 25% regionally and nationwide to job sites and client locations as needed.
Deep knowledge of construction processes, scheduling, budgeting, and safety practices, with experience managing multi-million-dollar project portfolios.
Proven leadership and team-building skills, including hiring, mentoring, and developing project management staff.
Strong financial acumen, including P&L ownership, budgeting, forecasting, and margin management.
Excellent executive-level written and verbal communication, negotiation, and client relationship management skills.
Proficiency with project management, ERP, invoicing, and scheduling software, such as Zoho and NetSuite, and standard office tools such as MS Office.
Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, and permits.
Subject to a criminal background check.
Valid driver's license and ability to drive to job sites in California.
Ability to walk, stand, and navigate uneven terrain for extended periods during site visits.
Ability to occasionally lift materials or equipment weighing up to 25 pounds.
Must comply with site safety requirements, including use of appropriate personal protective equipment while on job sites.

Nice To Haves

PMP certification.
Professional Engineer (PE) license and/or contractor’s license.

Responsibilities

Work within and encourage others to follow the company’s mission-driven culture, core values, and principles.
Set strategic direction, standards, and methodologies for project delivery across the organization.
Lead, mentor, and develop Project Managers and Assistant Project Managers, including hiring, performance management, and career development.
Oversee the active project portfolio and ensure alignment with schedules, budgets, quality standards, and safety standards; escalate and resolve portfolio-level risks.
Own P&L responsibility for the project management department, including budgeting, forecasting, and margin performance.
Serve as a senior point of contact for executive leadership, key clients, strategic vendors, and subcontractors.
Negotiate and manage major contracts, change orders, and client agreements.
Partner with business development and estimating teams on proposal development and new project pursuits.
Establish and monitor department-wide KPIs and reporting, and provide portfolio performance updates to executive leadership.
Drive continuous improvement in project management processes, tools, and technology, including platforms such as Zoho and NetSuite.
Ensure organization-wide compliance with company safety policies, OSHA regulations, and local and state permitting requirements.
Oversee portfolio invoicing, billing, and collections with Finance and Accounts Receivable.
Represent the project management function in executive meetings and, where applicable, board-level meetings.