Construction General Manager

Experienced Refrigeration Construction General Manager to lead our client's construction division with a strong focus on operational excellence, leadership development, and estimating oversight. This individual will play a dual role—taking direct responsibility for estimating projects at the outset, while also building and mentoring a future estimating team.

The General Manager will oversee refrigeration construction projects across Florida and nearby states, ensuring alignment with company goals, financial targets, and safety standards.

• Work exclusively on commercial units—no residential

Management Duties:

• Provide executive leadership for the construction division, managing projects from initiation through closeout.

• Lead, coach, and develop project managers, supervisors, and technicians to drive operational efficiency and accountability.

• Conduct readiness evaluations to ensure compliance with industry regulations, safety protocols, and company quality standards.

• Oversee project execution, ensuring schedules, budgets, and quality standards are consistently met.

• Facilitate strong communication across departments, general contractors, and clients to maintain alignment and resolve challenges quickly.

• Champion customer service excellence, ensuring client satisfaction and retention through professional, courteous, and solutions-driven interactions.

• Participate in ERP transition, ensuring seamless adoption of the new system for project reporting, scheduling, and team operations.

Estimator Responsibilities:

• Take full responsibility for reviewing plans, preparing accurate bids, and submitting proposals for refrigeration construction projects.

• Analyze project costs, labor, and materials to ensure profitability and alignment with company financial targets.

• Collaborate with leadership to set pricing strategies and refine estimating processes.

• Transition into an oversight role once an estimator is hired, providing mentorship and ensuring high standards of estimating accuracy and efficiency. Additional Duties:

• Monitor safety compliance, enforce OSHA standards, and maintain a culture of proactive risk management.

• Identify and implement training programs to enhance field team capabilities, technical knowledge, and career growth.

• Support sales and business development efforts by aligning construction operations with client needs and revenue goals.

• Prepare and review financial reports, ensuring project profitability and effective resource allocation.

• Travel as required within Florida and occasionally to Georgia to support field teams and key client relationships (light travel expected with strong leadership in place).

Education and Experience:

• Minimum of five (5) years of construction leadership experience, with at least three (3) years in refrigeration construction.

• Proven track record in project estimating with the ability to manage full-cycle bidding responsibilities.

• Strong financial acumen with demonstrated success in cost control, profitability management, and resource allocation.

• Bilingual in English and Spanish is highly preferred.

• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills.

• Strong client relationship management skills and a collaborative leadership style.

• High School Diploma or equivalent required; degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field preferred.

Physical Requirements:

• Lift, carry, or otherwise move and position objects which may weigh up to 50 pounds.

Benefits:

• PTO (paid time off) / 6 paid holidays

• Company Vehicle

• Group health insurance, dental, vision, short-term disability, and life insurance

• Supplemental fringe benefits, critical illness, cancer, accident/injury, wellness, disability, life insurance, and gap plan available

• 401(k) retirement program with company matching dollar for dollar up to 3% of salary

100000 - 150000/yr