General Manager (MEP)

Experience:

Director Salary:

$150,000 - $225,000 per year Job Details - The General Manager is the senior operational leader responsible for the performance, profitability, and execution of our HVAC/mechanical construction business. This role carries full P&L ownership (in partnership with the controller) and is charged with stabilizing operations, improving margin, and driving accountability across a project-heavy environment. This leader will oversee field operations, project execution, financial performance, and people leadership, while partnering closely with sales and business development. The mandate is to assess what is working, identify gaps, and make changes where needed.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Full P&L ownership including budgeting, forecasting, job costing, COGS, and WIP Drive margin improvement and operational efficiency Oversee 30-35 concurrent projects in a project-based environment Evaluate and optimize scheduling, inventory, systems, and workflows Lead and develop a multi-layer leadership team Partner with sales leadership to support disciplined growth Spend time in the business early to understand people, processes, and performance

REQUIRED BACKGROUND

Senior operational leadership experience in construction or MEP services Electrical or Mechanical experience required Proven P&L ownership in a project-based model Strong understanding of job costing, margin drivers, and operational controls Comfortable leading change and making structural decisions A bit about us: - We are a private equity-backed mechanical services platform focused on HVAC and related trades across commercial and residential markets. The business is in a period of active growth and transformation, with a strong foundation in place and a clear path toward scaling operations across multiple markets. The organization combines local operating companies with centralized strategic support, creating an environment where leaders can drive meaningful operational change while benefiting from broader platform resources. This is a high-visibility role with direct impact on performance, culture, and future growth. Why join us? - Growth and optimization focus with full ownership Direct influence on profitability and operational strategy Clear progression opportunity into broader senior leadership Ability to shape systems, structure, and leadership approach Competitive compensation with bonus #operations #electrical #hvac #estimating #operations #mep #leadership #operations-management #problem-solving #strategic-planning #team-management #tier2