General Manager

Colonial Group; Savannah (GA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Stanley Martin is seeking a General Manager to guide the division’s daily operations while pursuing long-range goals. You will review sales, construction, land and purchasing activity, meet with department leaders, and align priorities with the business plan to improve execution and customer experience.

The ideal candidate holds a bachelor’s degree in business, finance, or construction (MBA preferred). They bring 8+ years in homebuilding across at least two business areas, experience as a leader

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, construction or related field.
• MBA preferred, but not required.
• 8+ years homebuilding experience across at least two business areas.
• Experience as a leader of leaders.
• Ability to read financial statements and manage budgets.

Responsibilities

• Guide the division’s daily operations and pursue long-range goals.
• Review sales, construction, land and purchasing activity and adjust as needed.
• Meet with department leaders to align on priorities and progress.
• Monitor market trends and assess opportunities for strategy.
• Coach leaders and foster relationships with external stakeholders.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Cross-functional leadership

Financial literacy

Business strategy

Stakeholder relations

Education

Bachelor’s degree

MBA (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Office

SharePoint

Looker

Job description

A day in the life of a General Manager.

A day in the life of a General Manager involves guiding the division’s daily operations while keeping long-range goals in focus. The day often begins with reviewing sales, construction, land, and purchasing activity to understand performance and identify where support or adjustments may be needed. From there, the GM meets with department leaders to align on priorities, discuss progress on the business plan, and address any operational challenges that could affect quality, customer experience, or cycle time. Market awareness is a steady part of the role—monitoring local trends, evaluating competitive activity, and considering how upcoming opportunities may influence land strategy or future community planning. Throughout the day, the GM works to strengthen the division’s team by coaching leaders, supporting hiring decisions, and fostering relationships with trade partners, brokers, and other external stakeholders. Strategic planning sessions, financial reviews, and collaboration with the broader leadership team round out the work, all with a focus on improving execution and positioning the division for continued success while upholding Stanley Martin’s Mission, Vision, and Values.

Technical Tools Used Daily

• Microsoft Office Suite
• SharePoint
• Looker

What is Stanley Martin looking for ?

The ideal General Manager candidate brings strong business instincts and the ability to adopt companywide processes while uniting teams around shared goals. This person shows enthusiasm for the homebuilding industry and creates clarity and momentum around business objectives and change initiatives. They work as a team player who can bring different departments together, build strong relationships internally and externally, and communicate in a way that inspires confidence and alignment across the division.

Must Haves

• Bachelor’s degree required (business, finance, construction or related field)
• MBA preferred, but not required
• Minimum 8 years homebuilding experience required. Experience should be in at least 2 differentareas of the business (i.e., sales and production OR purchasing and finance)
• Experience in a “leader of leaders” role
• Demonstrated ability to read and interpret financial statements, manage budgets, and understandthe financial implications of operational decisions

Nice to Haves

• Broader cross-functional exposure beyond two disciplines
• Experience leading through organizational change or process adoption
• A track record of building high-performing teams across multiple departments