General Manager (MEP)

Jobot; Taylor (MI); On-site; USD 150,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation with bonus

Clear progression opportunity into senior leadership

Job summary

A growing mechanical services firm in Taylor, Michigan is seeking a General Manager to oversee the HVAC and mechanical construction business. This role entails full P&L ownership and requires senior operational leadership experience in construction or MEP services. The successful candidate will lead a multi-layer leadership team, improve operational efficiency, and manage several concurrent projects. Attractive compensation package includes bonuses. Join this firm to shape its future and drive significant operational change.

Qualifications

• Senior operational leadership experience in construction or mechanical, electrical, plumbing (MEP) services.
• Extensive proven P&L ownership with project-based financial management.
• Knowledge of job costing, margin drivers, and operational controls.

Responsibilities

• Full P&L ownership including budgeting and forecasting.
• Drive margin improvement and operational efficiency.
• Oversee 30–35 concurrent projects in a project-based environment.
• Lead and develop a multi-layer leadership team.

Skills

Senior operational leadership experience in construction or MEP services

Electrical or Mechanical experience

Proven P&L ownership in a project-based model

Strong understanding of job costing and margin drivers

Change management capabilities

Job description

Job Details

High Growth + Small Business Feel with Big Company Benefits & Opportunity + Create & Build in a Stable Environment

Salary: $150,000 - $175,000 per year

About Us

We are a private equity-backed mechanical services platform focused on HVAC and related trades across commercial and residential markets. The business is in a period of active growth and transformation, with a strong foundation in place and a clear path toward scaling operations across multiple markets.

The organization combines local operating companies with centralized strategic support, creating an environment where leaders can drive meaningful operational change while benefiting from broader platform resources. This is a high‑visibility role with direct impact on performance, culture, and future growth.

Why Join Us?

• Growth and optimization focus with full ownership
• Direct influence on profitability and operational strategy
• Clear progression opportunity into broader senior leadership
• Ability to shape systems, structure, and leadership approach
• Competitive compensation with bonus

Job Title

The General Manager is the senior operational leader responsible for the performance, profitability, and execution of our HVAC/mechanical construction business. This role carries full P&L ownership (in partnership with the controller) and is charged with stabilizing operations, improving margin, and driving accountability across a project‑heavy environment.

This leader will oversee field operations, project execution, financial performance, and people leadership, while partnering closely with sales and business development. The mandate is to assess what is working, identify gaps, and make changes where needed.

Key Responsibilities

• Full P&L ownership including budgeting, forecasting, job costing, COGS, and WIP
• Drive margin improvement and operational efficiency
• Oversee 30–35 concurrent projects in a project‑based environment
• Evaluate and optimize scheduling, inventory, systems, and workflows
• Lead and develop a multi‑layer leadership team
• Partner with sales leadership to support disciplined growth
• Spend time in the business early to understand people, processes, and performance

Required Background

• Senior operational leadership experience in construction or MEP services
• Electrical or Mechanical experience required
• Proven P&L ownership in a project‑based model
• Strong understanding of job costing, margin drivers, and operational controls
• Comfortable leading change and making structural decisions