General Manager in the Trades Industry

Vets2industry; Garner (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Company vehicle

PTO & holidays

Health/dental/vision

Job summary

Vets2industry in Garner, NC is seeking a hands-on General Manager to lead day-to-day fencing operations. You will visit job sites, review estimates, manage crews, and ensure safety and quality while driving profitability.

The ideal candidate has 4–7 years of leadership in construction or fencing, strong math for job costing, fluent in English and Spanish, and a valid driver's license. Competitive salary with benefits and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Leadership experience in residential/commercial construction, fencing, landscaping, or related trades.
• Financial acumen: understanding of job costing, margins, and P&L.
• Field presence and ability to work both office and job sites.

Responsibilities

• Visit active job sites to inspect work quality and safety.
• Oversee and schedule installation crews, foremen, and field technicians.
• Coordinate materials, tools, and equipment to minimize downtime.
• Review estimates and ensure accurate pricing and labor hours.
• Monitor costs, labor efficiency, and project margins to protect profitability.
• Negotiate with suppliers to manage material costs and inventory.

Skills

Bilingual English and Spanish

EOS (Entrepreneurial Operating System)

Education

No Degree Required

Job description

We are seeking an active, forward-thinking General Manager to lead our day-to-day fencing operations. In this role, you will hold total operational accountability-from reviewing estimator quotes to visiting job sites, connecting with customers, and keeping our crews moving efficiently.

We don't expect you to sit behind a desk all day. We want a hands-on leader who is genuinely curious about how we can build better, work smarter, and deliver an exceptional customer experience. If you are driven by operational excellence, team development, and bottom-line profitability, this position offers significant room for personal and professional career growth.

Responsibilities

Operations & Site Leadership

• Job Site Visits: Regularly stop by active residential and commercial job sites to inspect work quality, ensure safety protocols, and check in directly with property owners and project contacts.
• Crew Management: Oversee, support, and schedule installation crews, foremen, and field technicians. Foster a high-performance culture built on pride, accountability, and teamwork.
• Material & Equipment Oversight: Work with field staff to ensure the right materials, tools, and heavy equipment arrive on schedule, minimizing downtime and wasted resources.
• Order all materials.

Quoting, Sales & Financial Management

• Quote Review: Review project estimates, proposals, and material take-offs prior to submission to guarantee accurate pricing and realistic labor hours.
• Profitability Control: Monitor project costs, track labor efficiencies, and analyze margins to keep every fence project profitable.
• Vendor & Supply Relations: Partner with suppliers to negotiate material costs (wood, chain link, vinyl, aluminum, iron) and manage inventory levels efficiently.

Leadership & Strategic Growth

• Lead by Example: Serve as a coach and mentor to both office staff and field personnel, driving continuous training and skills development.
• Stay Curious: Actively look for operational bottlenecks, learn new installation methodologies, explore market expansion opportunities, and modern software tools to optimize our workflows.
• Business Growth: Identify operational efficiencies and service expansions that position the company and your role within it for long-term scaling and advancement.

Skills

• Bilingual English and Spanish
• Know EOS (Entrepreneurial Operating System)

Education

No Degree Required

Experience

4-7 years

Qualifications

• Experience: Proven leadership experience in residential/commercial construction, fencing, landscaping, or trade industries.
• Financial Acumen: Solid understanding of job costing, margins, unit pricing, and profit & loss statements.
• Field Presence: Comfortable working both in the office and out in the field on active job sites in varying weather conditions.
• Curiosity & Drive: A natural problem-solver who asks the right questions, challenges the status quo, and looks for better ways to do things.
• Communication: Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to build immediate trust with customers, crew members, and suppliers.
• Valid Driver?s License: Clean driving record required for site visits (company vehicle or vehicle allowance provided).

Working hours

8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Benefits

• Competitive Salary + Performance/Profitability Bonus
• Company Vehicle or Auto Allowance
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and Holidays
• Health, Dental, and Vision Coverage Options