GM - Hartford

General Manager -

Home Services Location:

Hartford, CT (On-site)

Compensation:

$130K-$150K Base + Bonus About The Company This is a private equity-backed platform building a national network of best-in-class trades businesses. Their Hartford operation is a multi-million dollar operation with a strong team, exceptional technical talent, and a loyal client base. The Opportunity This is a high-trust leadership opportunity for someone who can bring structure, accountability, and financial discipline to a highly capable team. You'll inherit a strong foundation, but your job is to drive performance through real operational leadership. You'll be stepping into a team with institutional knowledge and deep trade expertise — but they need a clear leader to align departments, elevate accountability, and translate potential into consistent results. What You'll Do Team & Culture Leadership Lead and develop a team, including field techs, project managers, warehouse, and office staff Build trust and buy-in from long-tenured employees while asserting operational control Create clarity on roles, accountability, and cross-functional collaboration Financial Ownership Own the P&L and drive performance through KPIs, reporting, and strategic resource allocation Partner with finance and central ops teams to manage budgets, improve margins, and support smart growth Build cadence and culture around numbers — from revenue forecasting to daily ops reviews Operational Execution & Change Management Diagnose gaps in processes, performance, and leadership — and drive sustainable improvement Implement structure across scheduling, project management, service operations, and warehouse coordination Introduce new systems (if needed) or optimize existing ones for greater field and office efficiency Client & Project Leadership Oversee client satisfaction, proposal delivery, and project execution Collaborate with technical advisors (former owners) on scope/design of high-value work Ensure the team balances white-glove service with profitability and operational discipline Strategic & Succession Planning Serve as the long-term leader of the Hartford business Drive recruiting, leadership development, and next-generation bench strength Coordinate closely with national leadership on expansion initiatives and system-wide best practices You'd Be a

Great Fit If You Have:

7-15 years of leadership experience in construction, mechanical services, trades, or adjacent fields Proven experience owning a P&L ($10M+) and driving performance through KPIs Strong leadership presence — you know how to earn trust from legacy teams and get results Comfort with change management — especially stepping into a legacy team or family-run business Familiarity with project-based services and/or technical solution selling Operational discipline: systems, delegation, rhythm, financials Willingness to be hands-on in the field while building toward long-term strategic leadership

Bonus Points For:

Military leadership background (officer or senior NCO) Experience with private equity-backed platforms Past success stepping into underperforming or transition-phase businesses Exposure to both residential and commercial service models Perks & Benefits Bonus potential of up to 40% of base salary Equity opportunity based on performance and tenure Full relocation support if needed Medical, dental, vision, 401(k) Company vehicle and all necessary tech tools Clear path to business ownership and long-term leadership MilSpec Talent is a boutique headhunting firm that helps our clients get connected with top talent in the industry. We work with mid-career, industry-experienced Veterans with 3-15 years of proven success in the private sector. For our contingency recruitment partners, we provide this value with minimal risk.