General Manager at DHR Mechanical

Kelso Industries•Kennesaw, GA

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

Kelso Industries is seeking an experienced and visionary General Manager to lead DHR Mechanical through its next phase of significant growth. The General Manager will report to the Divisional Vice President, South Division, at Kelso Industries. This role is responsible for DHR's full Profit and Loss (P&L) across its Atlanta, Tampa, and Puerto Rico operations, setting the annual growth budget, and ensuring its delivery. The position is expected to further shape DHR's strategic direction, drive operational excellence, and foster growth.

Requirements

Minimum 5+ years of leadership experience in the HVAC/R industry.
Minimum 5+ years with P&L or general management responsibility.
Refrigeration experience is a must-have.
Proven success in strategic planning and execution.
Demonstrated strong leadership and team-building skills.
Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
Proven ability to drive innovation and manage change.
Commitment to delivering exceptional customer service.
Bachelor's degree in business, engineering, construction management, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
Experience managing $30M+ business, with a track record of driving significant growth.
Strong command of construction financials, including WIP, percent-complete revenue recognition, and job costing.
Experience leading multi-site operations.

Nice To Haves

Grocery and supermarket refrigeration construction experience, including CO2 and rack systems.
Master’s degree in business.
Ability to serve as a qualifier for state contractor licensing.
Experience with NetSuite or a similar ERP.
Spanish language skills.

Responsibilities

Own the full P&L and annual budget, lead monthly WIP reviews, and maintain clear visibility into backlog, pipeline, and forecast.
Drive job costing discipline and margin improvement.
Strengthen relationships with national grocery accounts, diversify the customer base across grocery, food processing, and cold storage, and grow GC and owner-direct work.
Lead multi-branch execution across Atlanta and Tampa, including scheduling, manpower planning, safety, quality, and compliance with industry standards and regulations.
Hire, develop, and retain top talent and field leadership, building a strong bench through training, clear accountability, and succession planning.
Work with Kelso leadership and shared services (finance, HR, and systems) to carry division initiatives forward and adopt platform best practices.