General Manager

DHR Mechanical•Kennesaw, GA

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

DHR Mechanical Service, part of Kelso Industries, is a market leader in commercial refrigeration and HVAC construction and service. Founded in 1997, DHR Mechanical Services specializes in refrigeration and HVAC solutions across the Southeast, serving supermarkets, convenience stores, and refrigerated warehouses. With branches in Atlanta and Tampa, and operations in Georgia, Florida, Alabama, Tennessee, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Puerto Rico, we are known for engineering excellence and top-tier maintenance services. Our mission is to exceed customer expectations with quality products, exceptional service, and unwavering integrity, tailoring solutions to meet clients' unique needs. We are seeking an experienced and visionary General Manager to lead DHR through its next phase of significant growth. Reporting to the Divisional Vice President, South Division, at Kelso Industries, the General Manager owns DHR's full P&L across its Atlanta, Tampa, and Puerto Rico operations, sets the annual growth budget, and is accountable for delivering it. This role 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, including 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. Build 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