General Manager

irex; Saint Peters (MO); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

irex is seeking a General Manager to oversee branch operations and financial performance. The role requires managing a team of office and field staff, driving safety, sales, estimating, project execution, and collections while building strong local customer and supplier relationships.

The General Manager will develop strategic plans and budgets, promote quality workmanship, and ensure profitable project delivery through effective pricing and scheduling. Occasional travel may be required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least 7+ years of estimating or construction management experience.
• Travel may be required to job sites and meetings.

Responsibilities

• Fully implement the company safety program and ensure a safe workplace.
• Hire, develop, and manage branch personnel and delegate responsibilities.
• Develop strategic plans and budgets for branch operations and profitability.
• Oversee sales strategy and pricing to pursue opportunities and engage quality customers.
• Ensure safe, high-quality, on-time project execution and accurate billings.
• Supervise changes, bids, and documentation for high-risk scenarios.
• Monitor receivables and minimize bad debt; ensure efficient branch operations.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Independent work

Problem solving

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Time management

Sales experience

Microsoft Excel

Estimating software

Interpreting drawings

Construction project management

Construction contracts

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Estimating software

Job description

Position Title: General Manager
Reports to: Area President
FLSA: Salaried, Exempt
Revision Date: 9/2025

Position Summary:
The General Manager is accountable for the operations and financial results of a branch profit center. This position is responsible for managing a team of office and field employees, developing long-term customer and supplier relationships, and overseeing core business processes including safety, sales, estimating, project execution, and collections.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Fully implement the company safety program and be responsible for a safe workplace
• Hire, develop, and manage branch personnel, delegating responsibilities to them as appropriate
• Promote harmonious labor relations
• Develop strategic plans and budgets that drive both short-term and long-term success of branch operations, branch personnel, and the overall company
• Build a reputation in the local market as a preferred contractor that can be trusted to perform quality work, provide attentive customer service, and follow through on commitments
• Oversee the sales strategy for the market, concentrating on the selection of quality customers and decisions about what kind of work to perform and how to price and pursue opportunities
• Ensure the successful execution of all jobs, in terms of safety, quality, schedule, and profitability
• Prepare and review high-risk bids with the Area President and other company leadership as required
• Supervise change order pricing and documentation of changes and impacts in a timely manner
• Ensure that monthly billings are completed accurately and timely
• Ensure that receivables are collected timely and that bad debt write-offs are minimized
• Ensure that branch operations are administered efficiently and effectively
• Ensure that all branch personnel follow company policies and procedures
• Ensure that job and employee documentation is organized and retained per company policy
• Oversee monthly profit recognition for the branch, in collaboration with corporate accounting
• Ensure that estimating rates and labor studies for the branch are kept current

Skills and Abilities:

• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate effectively
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently
• Good problem-solving skills
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to prioritize tasks and work under time constraints to meet deadlines
• Previous sales experience in commercial and/or industrial contracting
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, with good attention to detail
• Proficiency with estimating software and other relevant software tools
• Ability to interpret drawings, architectural/mechanical plans, and flow diagrams
• Familiarity with construction project management practices
• Familiarity with construction contracts, change orders, and related construction documentation

Education/Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• At least 7+ years of estimating or construction management experience

Travel: Occasional travel may be required, as needed, to job sites and various business meetings.

The duties and responsibilities described above are not a comprehensive list. Additional tasks may be assigned to the employee from time to time; the scope of the job may change as necessitated by business demands.