Future General Manager - Operations Leader

J&A Heating, Cooling, Plumbing, and Electrical; West Mifflin (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full relocation support

Comprehensive benefits: medical,Dental

Life insurance

401(k) matching

Clear path to General Manager

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Job summary

Apex Service Partners in Pittsburgh, PA is seeking a driven leader to develop alongside a top General Manager and gain hands-on experience running a successful trades business. You’ll start by owning a department, managing operations, and driving financial results, then transition into a leadership role with a newly acquired brand.

The role focuses on hiring, team development, strategy, and growth, with relocation support and a path to a General Manager position within a high-performing national

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience leading teams.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• Direct P&L ownership preferred, or strong operational exposure.
• Playbook-driven leadership style with a bias for action.
• Strong interpersonal, motivational and communication skills.
• High energy, adaptability, and a proven ability to deliver results.
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Deep respect for the Skilled Trades or similar people-focused industries.

Responsibilities

• Train under an experienced General Manager and learn Apex’s operating playbook.
• Take ownership of a department and lead day-to-day operations.
• Develop and execute strategies to drive key performance metrics.
• Deliver a 'gold standard' of service through coaching, training, accountability and data-driven decision-making.
• Build a high-performance culture that fosters engagement, retention, and team development.
• Lead efforts to grow the team and create upward mobility through skill development and career pathing.
• Manage financial activities including budgeting and forecasting, with full accountability for P&L performance.
• Serve as a visible, hands‑on leader, with daily in‑person presence required.

Skills

Team leadership

P&L ownership

Playbook-driven leadership

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Strategic thinking

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Apex Service Partners in Pittsburgh, PA is seeking a driven leader to develop alongside a top General Manager and gain hands-on experience running a successful trades business. You’ll start by owning a department, managing operations, and driving financial results, then transition into a leadership role with a newly acquired brand.

The role focuses on hiring, team development, strategy, and growth, with relocation support and a path to a General Manager position within a high-performing national