General Manager, Construction

Orion Solutions Group; Flint (MI); On-site; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance-based bonus

Vehicle allowance

Competitive base salary

Benefits

Job summary

A leading contractor in Flint, Michigan is seeking a General Manager to drive the business through its growth phase. This role includes full accountability for business performance with responsibilities across financial leadership, operational execution, and people management. The ideal candidate has over 15 years of experience in construction, strong financial acumen, and a proven hands-on leadership style. Competitive salary and benefits package offered.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in construction or specialty contracting.
• Prior leadership experience at the division, operations, or senior project level.
• Demonstrated ability to run a business, not just manage projects.

Responsibilities

• Full P&L responsibility including revenue, gross margin, EBITDA, and cash flow.
• Accountability for on-time, on-budget project delivery.
• Direct leadership of project managers and estimators.
• Set accountability, operating cadence, and decision-making across the organization.
• Strategic involvement in major bids, client relationships, and risk management.
• Own ERP, project management, and reporting systems.

Skills

Leadership

Financial acumen

Project management

Operational standards

Strategic decision-making

Stakeholder management

Team development

Tools

ERP systems

Project management tools

Reporting tools

Job description

Overview

We are partnering with a well-established contractor to hire a General Manager to lead the business through its next phase of growth and operational maturity. This is a true General Manager role with full accountability for business performance. The General Manager owns execution across people, projects, and profitability, and reports directly to ownership.

Responsibilities

• Business & Financial Leadership
  • Full P&L responsibility, including revenue, gross margin, EBITDA, and cash flow
  • Annual budgeting and monthly financial review
  • Oversight of project margins, WIP accuracy, billing, and collections
  • Pricing and margin strategy in coordination with estimating
• Operations & Project Execution
  • Accountability for on-time, on-budget project delivery
  • Leadership of project management and field operations
  • Resource planning across labor, subcontractors, and equipment
  • Oversight of safety, compliance, and operational standards
• People & Organizational Leadership
  • Direct leadership of project managers, estimators, and operations leaders
  • Hiring, performance management, and talent development
  • Establishing accountability, operating cadence, and clear decision-making
  • Setting and reinforcing company culture across office and field teams
• Growth, Risk & Systems
  • Strategic involvement in major bids and key client relationships
  • Go / no-go decision-making on pursuits
  • Contract and risk oversight
  • Ownership of systems including ERP, project management, and reporting tools

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in construction or specialty contracting
• Prior leadership experience at the division, operations, or senior project level
• Demonstrated ability to run a business, not just manage projects
• Strong financial acumen and understanding of construction economics
• Credibility with both field teams and ownership
• Hands-on, accountable leadership style

Compensation

• Competitive base salary
• Performance-based bonus tied to results
• Vehicle allowance and benefits

Why This Role

• Clear authority and accountability
• Ownership support and alignment
• Opportunity to drive operational excellence and business performance
• Confidential inquiries encouraged.