General Manager, HVAC, Plumbing & Construction Ops

Kingfisher Recruiting; California; On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) 4% Match

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

Kingfisher Recruiting seeks a General Manager to lead the HVAC/plumbing division in California, owning the division's operations and financial performance. You will manage field technicians, dispatch, and P&L while driving growth, safety, and service excellence.

Lead a team of plumbers and office staff, optimize workflows, and implement strategic pricing to maximize gross margins. Flexibility for overtime and weekends is required.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in managing projects in construction; or bachelor’s degree in construction science or related fields; or an equivalent certification combined with experience, and education preferred.
• Extensive knowledge and work experience in the trade of HVAC and general construction.
• California Driver License, with clean DMV record
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Strong organizational and administrative skills
• Strong and solid typing skills, and a proficiency with Microsoft Office and Excel Software programs
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Uses independent judgment and discretion in prioritizing and managing situations
• Must be willing to work a flexible schedule, overtime and weekends as required
• Familiarity with computers and software programs for job costing, scheduling, and estimating
• Ability to be flexible, decisive, and work effectively under pressure and in a fast-paced environment
• Coordinate several major activities at once, while analyzing and resolving specific problems
• Establish and maintain good working relationships with many different people inside and outside of the company
• Licensing: A valid Journeyman/Master Plumber license is a major plus, but a strong business background in the trades will be heavily considered.
• Requirements: Must pass a background check, drug screen, and possess a clean driving record.

Responsibilities

• P&L Ownership: Manage the division's budget, track labor and material costs, and implement strategic pricing models to consistently hit gross profit margin targets.
• Team Leadership: Recruit, train, and mentor licensed plumbers, apprentices, and office staff. Foster accountability, safety, and craftsmanship.
• Operational Excellence: Oversee daily dispatching, scheduling, and job workflows to maximize technician efficiency and minimize call-back rates.
• Business Growth: Develop and execute sales strategies to expand commercial maintenance contracts and residential membership plans.
• Customer Relations: Act as the final escalation point for customer inquiries and project disputes, ensuring an exceptional brand reputation.

Skills

P&L management

Team leadership

Operations management

Sales strategy

Budgeting

Education

Bachelor's degree in construction science

Equivalent certification with experience

Tools

MS Office

Excel

Job description

Kingfisher Recruiting seeks a General Manager to lead the HVAC/plumbing division in California, owning the division's operations and financial performance. You will manage field technicians, dispatch, and P&L while driving growth, safety, and service excellence.

Lead a team of plumbers and office staff, optimize workflows, and implement strategic pricing to maximize gross margins. Flexibility for overtime and weekends is required.