Construction Division General Manager

Kimmel & Associates; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 175,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Incentives

Medical insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Executive autonomy

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Kimmel & Associates in Cincinnati, OH seeks a General Manager – Construction Division to lead the construction business. This executive will own P&L, drive profitability, align projects with strategic growth, and manage a high-performing team across field and office operations.

The role demands 10+ years in construction leadership, a track record in luxury or complex projects, and a hands-on leadership style focused on safety, quality, and on-time delivery.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Business, or a related field.
• 10+ years of progressive leadership experience in construction operations.
• Proven experience leading a construction division or large business unit with full financial accountability.
• Background in specialty construction, luxury residential, commercial, or complex project environments preferred.
• Relevant construction or project management certifications (e.g., PMP, CCM) preferred.
• Experience managing large-scale, high-value, and complex construction projects.
• Multi-project oversight across multiple job sites.
• Strong financial acumen with demonstrated P&L ownership.
• Deep understanding of construction scheduling, risk management, and quality control.
• Based in or willing to relocate to the Cincinnati, OH area.
• Ability to travel locally to job sites as required.

Responsibilities

• Provide overall leadership and direction for the construction division, including operations, project management, and field execution.
• Own P&L performance, budgeting, forecasting, and margin improvement initiatives.
• Lead, develop, and retain a high-performing team of project managers, superintendents, and field personnel.
• Establish and optimize construction processes, systems, and performance metrics.
• Ensure consistent delivery of complex, high-end projects that meet quality, schedule, and cost objectives.
• Partner with ownership and senior leadership to develop and execute strategic growth plans.
• Maintain strong relationships with clients, subcontractors, and vendors.
• Champion safety, accountability, and a culture of excellence across all job sites.

Skills

Leadership

P&L ownership

Project management

Financial acumen

Scheduling & risk mgmt

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Business, or related field

Job description

About The Company

Our client is a premier pool construction and pool service company serving Cincinnati and the greater tri-state region. The organization is recognized for delivering luxury, complex, and large-scale pool projects with a reputation for craftsmanship, quality, and exceptional client experience. They have built their brand on excellence, integrity, and long-term client relationships. As the company continues to grow, it is seeking an accomplished General Manager to lead its Pool Construction Division and help shape the next phase of operational and strategic expansion.

About The Position

The General Manager – Construction Division provides strategic and operational leadership for all construction-related activities within the organization. This executive-level role has full accountability for financial performance, project execution, team leadership, and customer satisfaction. The General Manager will lead a high-performing construction team while maintaining a hands-on leadership presence across operations. This individual will balance day-to-day execution with long-term planning—driving profitability, operational excellence, and sustainable growth while ensuring projects are delivered safely, on schedule, and to the highest quality standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide overall leadership and direction for the construction division, including operations, project management, and field execution
• Own P&L performance, budgeting, forecasting, and margin improvement initiatives
• Lead, develop, and retain a high-performing team of project managers, superintendents, and field personnel
• Establish and optimize construction processes, systems, and performance metrics
• Ensure consistent delivery of complex, high-end projects that meet quality, schedule, and cost objectives
• Partner with ownership and senior leadership to develop and execute strategic growth plans
• Maintain strong relationships with clients, subcontractors, and vendors
• Champion safety, accountability, and a culture of excellence across all job sites

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Business, or a related field preferred
• 10+ years of progressive leadership experience in construction operations
• Proven experience leading a construction division or large business unit with full financial accountability
• Background in specialty construction, luxury residential, commercial, or complex project environments preferred
• Relevant construction or project management certifications (e.g., PMP, CCM) preferred
• Experience managing large-scale, high-value, and complex construction projects
• Multi-project oversight across multiple job sites
• Strong financial acumen with demonstrated P&L ownership
• Deep understanding of construction scheduling, risk management, and quality control
• Based in or willing to relocate to the Cincinnati, OH area
• Ability to travel locally to job sites as required

Benefits

• Competitive base salary: $175,000–$200,000
• Performance-based incentive opportunities
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Retirement plan options
• Paid time off and company holidays
• Executive-level autonomy with direct impact on company growth
• Opportunity to lead a respected and growing construction organization