VP of Operations / General Manager

VP of Operations / General Manager Haley Contracting (Non-Union) Stockton, CA Job Details Full-time From $200,000 a year 2 days ago Benefits Relocation assistance Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Paid time off 401(k) matching Qualifications Vendor relationship building Operational management Talent management Construction project management Performance management Operations Team development Utilities construction project management Construction industry experience Construction team management Managing teams in a construction management role Managing projects Budgeting Commercial building projects Senior leadership Full Job Description We are a well-established commercial plumbing and underground utilities contractor with a strong reputation, long-standing GC relationships, and a significant growth trajectory is seeking a proven operational leader to serve as its next VP of Operations / General Manager. This is a hands-on executive leadership role — not a desk job. The right candidate understands how construction businesses actually run: in the field, in the office, and on the bottom line. You will serve as the operational center of the company, owning day-to-day execution across both the plumbing and underground utilities divisions. This is an ideal role for a construction executive who has grown beyond managing individual projects and is ready to lead an entire business platform — with a real path toward long-term equity and ownership participation.

• KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Operational leadership Lead day-to-day field and office operations across both divisions Drive production, scheduling, and manpower allocation Ensure jobs are delivered safely, profitably, and on schedule Conduct regular jobsite visits and field reviews Hold superintendents and foremen accountable for production and quality Reduce operational dependency on any single person Financial oversight Review job costing, WIP, billing, and margin performance monthly Partner with accounting on cash flow and collections Improve forecasting and project financial discipline Identify inefficiencies impacting profitability Team & culture Lead PMs, estimators, superintendents, and field leadership Build credibility with field crews quickly and authentically Recruit, develop, and retain operational talent Transition the business from founder-dependent to system-driven Systems & growth Improve scheduling, reporting, and operational workflows Create repeatable processes that improve scalability Maintain relationships with GCs, owners, and vendors Support estimating, preconstruction, and growth initiatives Identify expansion opportunities in both divisions •

EXPERIENCE

• Must have

Required:

10+ years and deep operational knowledge in commercial underground utilities or plumbing construction Experience managing multiple concurrent projects and field teams Experience overseeing superintendents, PMs, and operations staff Strong command of scheduling, job costing, billing / WIP, labor productivity, and construction cash flow Strongly preferred Preferred Previous title: GM, VP Operations, Operations Director, Division Manager, or Senior Project Executive Experience scaling a subcontracting business Experience improving systems Northern California construction market experience Familiarity with Procore, Sage, or similar construction

ERP / PM

platforms

• WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

• This is not a corporate management role.

We are looking for a leader who: Has real field credibility — foremen and supers will follow you because they respect you, not because of your title Understands how construction crews think and operate, and leads accordingly Can bring accountability and structure without coming across as a corporate outsider Is financially disciplined — you can read a job cost report and know what it means for the field Leads from experience, not theory Is hungry to step into a respected platform and leave a lasting mark on its future Can eventually operate independently of the owner — the long-term goal is for you to be the face of this company.

Equity path:

For the right long-term operator, this role carries a genuine opportunity to participate in the equity and future of the business. This is not boilerplate — it is a real part of the conversation for the right candidate.

Pay:

From $200,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Relocation assistance Application Question(s): Do you possess an A or C-36 license with the CSLB? Ability to

Commute:

Stockton, CA 95269 (Preferred) Ability to

Relocate:

Stockton, CA 95269: Relocate with an employer provided relocation package (Preferred)

Work Location:

In person