Fargo Market General Manager: Construction Leader

Rice Companies; Fargo (ND); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Rice Companies in Fargo, ND seeks a General Manager to lead the market, balance business development with operational execution, and deliver safe, profitable projects with high client satisfaction.

This leadership role requires deep experience in commercial design-build construction, strong client relationships, team development, and the ability to drive growth while maintaining disciplined project execution.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of progressive experience in commercial construction, with demonstrated leadership responsibility.
• Strong experience with commercial design-build construction.
• Demonstrated ability to develop business and build lasting customer relationships.
• Experience overseeing construction projects from preconstruction through completion.
• A strong combination of sales/business development and construction operations experience.
• Previous experience leading project managers, estimators, superintendents, service personnel, or other construction professionals.
• Strong understanding of project financials, estimating, contracts, scheduling, and construction processes.
• Excellent communication, relationship-building, and negotiation skills.
• Ability to make decisions, solve problems, and hold others accountable.
• Business-minded leader who understands both the customer side and operational side of the business.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Fargo Operation with direction for the Fargo field and office team.
• Build and maintain a strong team culture focused on safety, quality, customer service, and results.
• Coach, develop, and retain project management, estimating, service, and operational talent.
• Partner with company leadership to establish and execute annual business goals.
• Monitor office performance, workload, staffing, and financial results.
• Develop strategies to grow the Fargo market and build relationships with owners, developers, brokers, and other partners.
• Identify opportunities and develop relationships that lead to profitable projects.
• Participate in networking, industry events, customer meetings, and community activities.
• Work closely with estimating and project teams to develop winning proposals and pursue the right opportunities.
• Understand the market, competitors, customers, and opportunities for continued growth.
• Provide leadership for construction and service operations, ensuring safety, schedule, budget, and customer satisfaction.
• Establish processes and accountability across construction and service activities.
• Manage financial performance, backlog, revenue, and other key metrics.
• Balance growth with disciplined project selection and execution.

Skills

Relationship builder

Business leader

Construction professional

Growth mindset

Accountable leader

Team builder

Problem solver

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Business, Engineering

Job description

Rice Companies in Fargo, ND seeks a General Manager to lead the market, balance business development with operational execution, and deliver safe, profitable projects with high client satisfaction.

This leadership role requires deep experience in commercial design-build construction, strong client relationships, team development, and the ability to drive growth while maintaining disciplined project execution.