General Manager - HVAC, Plumbing & Construction Ops Leader

Calqulate; 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

Calqulate in California seeks a General Manager to lead our HVAC/plumbing division, optimize daily operations, and scale revenue to the next level. You will own the division's P&L, supervise field technicians and dispatch, and drive profitability.

The role requires strong leadership, the ability to streamline field workflows, and a track record of managing budgets, safety compliance, and growth initiatives in trades environments.

Qualifications

• Three to five years of project management experience in construction.
• Bachelor’s degree in construction science or related field, or equivalent certification.
• California Driver License with clean DMV record; strong communication skills.
• Journeyman/Master Plumber license is a major plus.

Responsibilities

• P&L ownership: manage division budget, track costs, and price to hit gross margins.
• Team leadership: recruit, train, and mentor plumbers, apprentices, and staff.
• Operational excellence: oversee dispatching, scheduling, and workflows to improve efficiency.
• Business growth: develop strategies to expand maintenance contracts and memberships.
• Customer relations: act as escalation point for inquiries and disputes.

Skills

P&L management

Team leadership

Scheduling

Communication skills

Problem solving

Flexibility

Education

Bachelor's degree in construction science or related fields

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Job description

Calqulate in California seeks a General Manager to lead our HVAC/plumbing division, optimize daily operations, and scale revenue to the next level. You will own the division's P&L, supervise field technicians and dispatch, and drive profitability.

The role requires strong leadership, the ability to streamline field workflows, and a track record of managing budgets, safety compliance, and growth initiatives in trades environments.