General Manager

Kids for the Future; Arlington (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Kids for the Future in Texas is seeking a General Manager to lead operations for the Dallas/Fort Worth branch, overseeing the design, installation, and service of building technology systems.

The role requires a business degree and extensive management experience in HVAC or related fields, with a focus on profitability, strategic planning, and team development.

You will work with executives to develop annual plans, manage contracts, and drive customer satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business (BBA) or related field required; MBA preferred.
• Five or more years of management experience in engineering, installation and service of building technology systems.
• Ten years in HVAC, BAS, Security or Professional Building Services with operations management experience.
• Understanding of contract law, taxes and construction contracts.
• Proven ability to manage people and coordinate growth.

Responsibilities

• Oversee application, design, promotion, installation, verification and service of all company products.
• Develop and administer new products and services in the Dallas/Fort Worth area.
• Market to building owners, developers, architects and engineers of turnkey packages.
• Lead planning and employee development for the branch and departments.
• Meet bookings, revenue, earnings and customer satisfaction targets.
• Forecast resources and monitor branch performance against plans.
• Establish branch structure and recruit/retain staff as needed.
• Set quarterly goals and communicate them to management.
• Drive innovations to reduce costs, improve products and safety.
• Oversee contracts and ensure profitability and feasibility.

Skills

Management experience

Strategic planning

People leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business (BBA) or related field

MBA preferred

Job description

• Employee Type FT Exempt
• Required Degree 4 Year Degree
• Manage Others Yes

Description

• Responsible for application, design, promotion, installation, verification and service of all company products and services
• Responsible for developing and administering new products and services in the Dallas/Fort Worth area
• Responsible for marketing to building owners, developers, architects and engineers of turnkey packages, including feasibility studies and/or justification, project engineering, implementation and construction management, system maintenance and service and alternative financing
• Work with and assist the President in development of the annual profit, and operating/strategic plans, as well as employee career development for the branch and each department
• Meet or exceed bookings, revenue, earnings, and customer satisfaction objectives as characterized in the Predetermined Plan for Profit
• Forecast, track and coordinate material manpower and cash requirements
• Monitor current month and to-date bookings against the sales forecast for branch and departments
• Assist to establish the branch organizational structure and modify it as conditions warrant
• Ensure recruitment and retention of employees as required to meet or exceed assigned objectives
• Establish Quarterly Corporate Goals and communicate to all members of management
• Develop innovations and ideas on new equipment, processes, operating techniques, and procedures to reduce direct job expense, improve products, and enhance safety
• Actively pursue the established profit margin for projects and follow through to the end of the project to make sure the estimating process is accurate
• Approve and initial all new contracts. Ensure terms are agreeable, costs are covered, profit margins are in line with company expectations and resources are available to execute the contract
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

General Manager Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in business (BBA) or related field required; MBA preferred
• Five (5) plus years of management with experience in engineering, installation and service of building technology systems required
• Ten (10) years of experience in the HVAC, BAS, Security or Professional Building Services industry with management in operations for the last six (6) years strongly preferred
• Must understand the construction and service business theory
• Must have the specific industry knowledge necessary to evaluate risk and make decisions that benefit the company
• Must have general understanding of contract law, taxes and construction contracts
• Must have the demonstrated ability to manage people effectively
• Must possess the business skills needed to coordinate the total growth effort of the company
• Must be able to prepare and deliver complex product presentations, and be able to train and coach others in effective presentation of programs