General Manager

ColonialWebb Contractors Company; Gaithersburg (MD); On-site; USD 171,000 - 209,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Career development

401(k) plan with company match

PTO and paid holidays

Excellent medical, dental, and vision benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

A top MEP contractor is seeking a General Manager in Gaithersburg, MD. This role involves leading teams, ensuring a strong safety culture, and managing customer relationships. Candidates should have extensive experience in building services operations, with a focus on HVAC, electrical, and plumbing systems. This opportunity offers a competitive salary and benefits, encouraging applicants with a proven track record in leadership.

Qualifications

• 10+ years’ experience in building services operations or maintenance management.
• 10 years of in-depth experience with building systems including HVAC, electrical, plumbing.
• Deep understanding of industry standards and compliance regulations.

Responsibilities

• Guide the business toward new opportunities with a growth mindset.
• Foster engagement and excellence within the business.
• Promote a strong safety culture and ensure compliance.
• Monitor recruiting activities and assist in talent management.
• Manage HVAC, Plumbing and Electrical teams in project execution.

Skills

Leadership

Safety compliance

Customer relationship management

Building systems knowledge

Team management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering

Job description

We’re searching for a General Manager who thrives on developing others and creating a culture where safety, teamwork, and excellence come first. In this role, you’ll lead by example—coaching high‑performing teams, fostering strong customer relationships, and ensuring service is delivered with care and consistency. Ready for a new challenge? Apply today!

Who we are:

At ColonialWebb, we are deeply committed to our people, our culture, and the continued growth of our business. As a full‑service MEP (Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing) contractor, we pride ourselves on the quality and expertise of our teams, who work across a diverse range of specialties, including New Construction, Mechanical Service, Industrial Refrigeration, and Manufacturing. For over 50 years, we've been dedicated to delivering comprehensive solutions and unmatched service to our commercial customers, earning a reputation as a trusted contractor in the industry.

Perks of joining ColonialWebb:

• Competitive salary, vehicle allowance and more!
• Career development and progression
• 401(k) plan with company match
• PTO and paid holidays
• Excellent medical, dental, life, vision and disability benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee referral incentives
• Pay Range: $190k for qualified candidates with bonus opportunities!

What you will do:

• Lead with a growth mindset, successfully guiding the business toward new opportunities
• Be a cultural ambassador – foster engagement, alignment and excellence within the business and community enabling a destination workplace
• Promote and reinforce our strong safety culture, ensuring compliance with all regulations while fostering a proactive, safety‑first mindset across the team
• Monitor field and office recruiting activities for organizational unit; perform recruiting activities, with the assistance of the Talent Acquisition team
• Lead your team’s talent management process and assist your team with creating career development plans for their respective teammates
• Work with sales and account managers to assure on time customer renewals and proactively position contract price increases
• Ensure that processes are utilized for Business Development activities (CRM, go-no-go, bid reviews, signature approval authority) as well as emerging sales and prospecting tools
• Manage HVAC, Plumbing and Electrical teams in the planning and execution of projects and quoted work to meet or beat estimates, and exceed the customers’ expectations.

You should have:

• Bachelor’s degree (preferred) in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering or related field
• 10+ years’ experience in building services operations, maintenance management, or service‑based project sales, including leadership experience; OR 15+ years of relevant experience without a degree
• 10 years of in‑depth experience with building systems (e.g., HVAC, electrical, plumbing) including lifecycle cost management, maintenance planning, and performance optimization
• Deep understanding of industry standards, compliance regulations (e.g., OSHA, NFPA, ASHRAE), and best practices for building services operations
• Advanced knowledge of building systems performance, service delivery models, budgeting, and facility project oversight
• Advanced ability to apply innovative and effective management techniques to maximize performance

EOE M/W/Disability/Vets

• Veterans and those with previous military experience are encouraged to apply

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