General Manager Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• 15+ years of progressive construction leadership experience.
• Proven experience in senior operations, regional leadership, business unit leadership, or a comparable executive construction role.
• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related discipline preferred.
• Demonstrated experience managing large project portfolios and operational teams.
• Proven P&L ownership and strong financial management capabilities, including budgeting, forecasting, resource planning, and profitability management.
• Strong business development track record with demonstrated success building client relationships and winning work.
• Strong background in heavy civil and infrastructure construction.
• Experience with underground utilities, water, wastewater, and related infrastructure.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with projects involving: Underground wet utilities, Water and sewer infrastructure, Stormwater systems, Wastewater treatment facilities, Water/wastewater treatment plant rehabilitation, Trenchless construction, Heavy civil construction, Transportation infrastructure, CMAR, Progressive Design-Build, Design-Build.
• Experience managing projects ranging from approximately $2 million to $100 million is strongly preferred.
• Established relationships throughout the Washington, DC / Baltimore market are highly desirable.
• Experience and relationships with organizations such as DC Water, WSSC, regional utilities, municipalities, engineering firms, and other public infrastructure stakeholders will be viewed favorably.
• The ideal candidate will bring a combination of operational credibility, financial acumen, business development capability, and established regional relationships.

Responsibilities

• Assume full responsibility for regional P&L performance, including revenue growth, profitability, forecasting, budgeting, and resource planning.
• Establish and execute annual and long-term business plans.
• Monitor financial performance and implement strategies to improve profitability and operational efficiency.
• Develop resource plans aligned with current backlog and future growth opportunities.
• Maintain accountability for the overall performance of the business unit.
• Lead a large operational team consisting of Project Executives, Project Managers, Project Engineers, Superintendents, and support staff.
• Ensure projects are delivered safely, on schedule, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.
• Establish consistent operational processes, accountability, and performance expectations across the portfolio.
• Identify and address operational risks before they impact project or business performance.
• Promote a culture of safety, quality, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Develop and execute strategies to expand the company's regional market presence.
• Lead major pursuits, interviews, and preconstruction efforts.
• Identify and pursue opportunities involving CMAR, Progressive Design-Build, Design-Build, and other alternative delivery methods.
• Develop strong relationships with owners, agencies, municipalities, utilities, engineering firms, and other key stakeholders.
• Build and maintain an active regional pipeline of future opportunities.
• Partner with executive leadership on strategic growth initiatives.
• Serve as a senior executive representative to key clients and public agencies.
• Develop trusted, executive-level relationships with owners, municipalities, utilities, consultants, and industry partners.
• Represent the organization during major client meetings, project pursuits, negotiations, and industry events.
• Maintain a strong understanding of market conditions and customer needs throughout the region.
• Recruit, develop, mentor, and retain high-performing construction professionals.
• Build a strong leadership pipeline for the regional organization.
• Establish succession planning and professional development strategies.
• Foster a culture that rewards accountability, teamwork, innovation, and continuous improvement.
• Provide leadership and mentorship to the next generation of project and operational leaders.

Benefits

• $250,000 – $300,000 base salary, commensurate with experience and qualifications
• Performance-based incentive compensation tied to business performance and strategic objectives
• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k) program
• Company vehicle or vehicle allowance
• Cell phone allowance
• Paid time off
• Professional development opportunities
• Executive leadership training
• Relocation assistance, if applicable