General Manager – Mechanical & Fire Protection (Growth Leader)

J. F. Ahern Co.; Davenport (IA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Top-tier benefits

Bonus programs

Generous PTO

Paid parental leave

Mental health resources

Wellness programs

Education assistance

Hybrid/work-life balance

Job summary

J. F. Ahern Co. in Davenport, IA seeks a General Manager with strong leadership and sales experience to drive the Quad Cities office. You will develop business plans, achieve sales and profitability goals, and manage the budget while leading a team of 5 directly and overseeing a larger operations team.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in construction with proven P&L management and exceptional customer engagement skills, supporting a stable, growth-oriented environment.

Qualifications

• Five or more years of construction industry experience with leadership capabilities.
• Proven management/leadership capabilities and sales acumen.
• Demonstrated profit and loss management knowledge.
• Excellent interaction with customers and management.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of 5 employees and indirectly oversee 60+.
• Develop and execute the annual business plan with sales and profitability targets.
• Manage the office budget and financial performance.
• Drive growth, operational excellence and strong profitability.

Skills

Management experience

Sales experience

Leadership

Budgeting/P&L

Customer interaction

Education

Bachelor's degree (business/construction/engineering)

Job description

J. F. Ahern Co. in Davenport, IA seeks a General Manager with strong leadership and sales experience to drive the Quad Cities office. You will develop business plans, achieve sales and profitability goals, and manage the budget while leading a team of 5 directly and overseeing a larger operations team.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in construction with proven P&L management and exceptional customer engagement skills, supporting a stable, growth-oriented environment.