General Manager – Alamos Industries

Sundt Construction; Apache Junction (AZ); On-site; USD 130,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Market Competitive Salary

Bonus Eligibility

Employee Stock Ownership Plan

401K

Flexible Time Off

Industry Leading Health Coverage

Educational Assistance

Job summary

Sundt Construction is seeking a General Manager for its new industrial fabrication subsidiary in Apache Junction, Arizona. The GM will oversee strategy, operations, and financial performance, driving the scale and modernization of fabrication processes. This role requires substantial leadership experience in industrial fabrication or heavy industrial construction, with a strong focus on integrating advanced technologies such as robotics and automation. Competitive salary and benefits including employee stock ownership are offered.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of leadership experience in industrial fabrication, manufacturing, or heavy industrial construction.
• Demonstrated ability to scale capital-intensive operations and build high-performing teams.
• Experience implementing automation, robotics, or advanced manufacturing initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Lead the formation, scaling, and long-term performance of the subsidiary.
• Own revenue, gross margin, Net Operating Income (NOI), and working capital.
• Implement advanced manufacturing systems including robotics and CNC automation.

Skills

Leadership experience in industrial fabrication

Automation and robotics implementation

Understanding of structural, mechanical, and electrical systems

P&L responsibility

Experience in heavy industrial construction

Job description

As a 100% employee‑owned contractor, when you work at Sundt, you’re not just hiring on at a company, you’re joining a culture. Because everyone at Sundt is part owner, you’ll join a team of people who are deeply invested in their work. From apprentices to managers, we’re passionate about the details and deliberate in everything we do.

At Sundt we focus on building long‑term prosperity for our clients, communities and employee‑owners. We offer competitive pay, industry‑leading benefits including a 401(k) and employee stock ownership plan, incentive programs for craft and administrative employees as well as training that focuses on your personal and professional growth. We’re driven by skill, grit and purpose. Join us as we strive to be the most skilled builder in America.

Sundt Construction is establishing a wholly owned industrial fabrication and modularization subsidiary to advance industrialized construction delivery across its portfolio. The business will provide integrated structural, mechanical, electrical, heavy plate, tank, duct, and multi‑trade fabrication and modularization services. Primary markets include heavy industrial and mining, power generation and energy infrastructure, pulp and paper, water and wastewater treatment facilities, and advanced manufacturing/high‑tech facilities. In its early stages, the business will primarily support Sundt's internal construction projects through off‑site manufacturing (OSM) and select third‑party fabrication projects for mining clients. The primary goal of our OSM work is delivering schedule certainty, enhanced safety, labor risk mitigation, and improved productivity. Over time, additional selective external growth may be pursued. The General Manager (GM) will lead the formation, scaling, and long‑term performance of this subsidiary, with full accountability for strategy, operations, Net Operating Income (NOI), capital deployment, and integration with Sundt's project delivery teams. This role includes a mandate to build a next‑generation, technology‑enabled fabrication platform leveraging automation, robotics, digital manufacturing systems, and AI‑driven optimization.

Key Responsibilities

• Light Structural steel fabrication and structural systems
• Pipe racks, platforms, access systems, and equipment supports
• Heavy industrial and large‑bore piping systems
• Process piping (ASME B31.1, B31.3)
• High‑purity and clean‑room piping systems
• Pump stations and mechanical equipment skids
• Integrated mechanical process modules
• Mining and materials handling assemblies
• Custom‑engineered fabricated assemblies tailored to project requirements
• Complex one‑off industrial components
• Integrated mechanical and electrical systems
• Factory‑assembled and pre‑tested process systems
• Heavy plate rolling, forming, and welding
• Industrial tanks and storage vessels
• Water and wastewater process tanks
• Mining and slurry containment structures
• Large‑scale industrial duct fabrication and assemblies
• Custom chutes, hoppers, and material handling components
• Pressure and non‑pressure vessel fabrication (as certifications are obtained)
• Pre‑assembled electrical skids and power distribution modules
• Motor control center (MCC) assemblies in coordination with OEMs
• Instrumentation panels and control enclosures
• Pre‑wired equipment packages
• Integrated mechanical/electrical process skids
• Factory‑tested modular electrical rooms
• Integrated structural/mechanical/electrical modules
• Transport‑ready industrial modules
• Installation‑ready assemblies reducing field labor and schedule risk
• Develop and execute a multi‑year strategic roadmap aligned with Sundt’s markets and growth objectives.
• Own revenue, gross margin, Net Operating Income (NOI), and working capital performance.
• Establish engineering and detailing functions supporting DFM and DF Mod integration.
• Lead procurement strategy, commodity risk management, and supplier partnerships.
• Oversee logistics planning including module transport, crane planning, and site coordination.
• Implement advanced manufacturing systems including robotics, CNC automation, and smart factory tools.
• Deploy ERP/MES systems, BIM‑to‑fabrication workflows, and digital traceability systems.
• Leverage AI for production scheduling, predictive maintenance, quality analytics, and capacity forecasting.

Minimum Job Requirements

• 15+ years of leadership experience in industrial fabrication, manufacturing, or heavy industrial construction.
• Demonstrated ability to scale capital‑intensive operations and build high‑performing teams.
• Experience implementing automation, robotics, or advanced manufacturing initiatives.
• Experience serving heavy industrial, mining, power, or water/wastewater sectors.
• Prior P&L responsibility with accountability for Net Operating Income.
• Strong understanding of structural, mechanical, and electrical systems integration.

Benefits

• Market Competitive Salary (paid weekly)
• Bonus Eligibility based on company, group, and individual performance
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan & 401K
• Industry Leading Health Coverage Starting Your First Day
• Flexible Time Off (FTO)
• Medical, Health Savings, and Wellness credits
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Workplace Wellness Programs
• Mental Health Program
• Life and Disability Insurance
• Employee‑Owner Perks
• Educational Assistance
• Sundt Foundation - Charitable Employee‑Owner's program

Sundt is committed to the equal treatment of all employees, and/or applicants for employment, and prohibits discrimination based on race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, color, age, disability, national origin, covered veteran status, genetic information; or any other classification protected by applicable Federal, state, or local laws.