General Manager, Mechanical Construction

Harris Company; Bellingham (WA); On-site; USD 164,000 - 237,800; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance

401K with company match

Vacation time, sick time, and paid holidays

Job summary

A leading mechanical contractor seeks an experienced General Manager to oversee construction projects and operations. The ideal candidate possesses over 10 years in project management and mechanical systems. Responsibilities include setting strategic goals, managing financials, and leading personnel efforts. Competitive benefits include health insurance and a 401K match, with a salary range of $164,000 to $237,800 yearly. Join a company that values both national stability and local culture.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of construction project management experience.
• Strong understanding of mechanical systems including design and operations.
• Proven ability to coach, train, and motivate employees.

Responsibilities

• Set team and regional goals aligned with organizational strategy.
• Lead personnel management and conduct performance reviews.
• Manage monthly financial performance and prepare team for project reviews.

Skills

Construction Project Management

Mechanical Systems Knowledge

Leadership and Team Building

Education

Business Administration or related field

Job description

General Manager, Mechanical Construction

Job Category: Project Managment

Requisition Number: GENER002811

• Posted : March 9, 2026
• Full-Time
• On-site

Locations

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Description

Business Strategy and Operations

• Set team and regional goals, and ensure policies, procedures, and performance standards are aligned with organizational strategy; address and resolve operational issues.
• Identify and pursue new business opportunities through market research, business development, and strong customer relationships.
• Ensure timely, high-quality team deliverables and alignment with company processes, policies, and standards.
• Collaborate across the organization and participate in strategic planning.

People Leadership and Culture

• Lead division staffing and personnel management, including performance reviews, role definition, and conflict resolution.
• Partner with Human Capital to recruit, hire, train, mentor, and develop team members; support career growth through ongoing training and education.
• Foster the company culture and maintain a strong, consistent safety environment.

Financial and Sales Management

• Review and manage monthly financial performance, including receivables and budget adherence.
• Prepare the team for monthly project reviews; develop annual financial plans, budgets, and P&L forecasts.
• Set and achieve annual sales goals through new project awards, customer satisfaction, and strategic sales messaging.

Labor Relations

• Maintain strong relationships with local unions, engaging regularly with union officials.
• Act as division representative in union negotiations, disputes, grievances, and disciplinary hearings.
• Ensure adherence to labor agreements; oversee the “Reasonable Suspicion” program and related compliance matters.
• Evaluate union complaints and advise leadership on contract administration and disciplinary processes.

Additional Responsibilities

• Oversee building maintenance and repairs.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What we're looking for in you

• 10+yrs of construction Project Management experience
• 10+yrs of strong understanding of mechanical systems including design and operations
• 10+yrs of leadership and teambuilding experience including a proven ability to coach, train and motivate employees
• 10+yrs Business administration and management principles including, but not limited to:
  • Company operations and financials
  • Customer relations
  • Business development and project sales strategies
  • Legal aspects of construction industry

Your life at Harris
As one of the country's leading mechanical contractors, Harris offers you the best of both worlds: the stability, resources and opportunities of a national company, and the team culture, creative spirit and customer loyalty of a local business. If you thrive on variety and new challenges, we want to meet you!

From stadiums to manufacturing facilities, power plants to hospitals, concert halls to classrooms, we handle projects of all sizes and complexity from multiple regional locations across the country.

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401K with company match
• Vacation time, sick time, and paid holidays

Pay Range: $164,000 - $237,800 per year.

The actual salary offer will vary by candidate based on a wide range of factors such as specific skills, qualifications, experience, and location.

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