General Manager-Paint Division

Hirenexus; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 160,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Hirenexus seeks a General Manager to lead the launch and growth of a new Exterior Commercial Painting division. You will own day-to-day operations, build a scalable subcontractor network, oversee project management and drive profitable growth.

You will manage division personnel, set strategic direction, and report on KPIs/OKRs while ensuring regulatory and company policy compliance. Emphasis on leadership and results.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required.
• Experience leading exterior painting or related services.
• Experience managing subcontractor networks.
• Strong cost control and project financial skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead rollout and development of the exterior painting division.
• Develop processes, SOPs, and standards for national growth.
• Own full P&L for the division.
• Set strategic direction and business planning.
• Track KPIs and OKRs for divisional performance.
• Manage division personnel and vendor relationships.
• Represent the unit internally and externally.
• Stay compliant with laws and company policies.
• Build scalable subcontractor network.
• Oversee project management and execution.

Skills

Leadership

Subcontractor management

Estimating & cost control

Project management

Communication

Negotiation

Team building

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Job description

Our company has established itself as a leader in exterior facilities services, with a team made up of accomplished professionals who bring a long history serving the commercial facilities services industry. This provides us with the opportunity to deliver customer solutions across a growing variety of needs for our customers' exterior facilities management needs. Our success depends on creating a great environment for our people, supporting each other, having fun, and working hard as we all align on our personal commitment to our company, our core values, and the success of our coworkers.

We are a business that cares about our customers, contractors, and teammates. This is a team that reflects some of the deepest industry and business experience, shown in our dedication to quality, responsive service, and performance, while creating a positive culture across our team to make it all happen. We have an exciting and realistic plan for growth achieved through organic expansion in current market segments, while also reaching new opportunities via diversification into complementary service lines. We now look to expand further with the launch of a new exterior commercial painting division.

Position Summary

We are seeking a General Manager for a new Exterior Commercial Painting division to be responsible for leading the launch, growth, and day-to-day operations. This individual will have full operational ownership of the division, with responsibility for helping to build a scalable subcontractor network, overseeing project management and execution, and driving profitable growth.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Lead the operational rollout and ongoing development of the exterior commercial painting division.
• Develop and implement processes, SOPs, standards, and best practices to support scalable national growth.
• Own full P&L responsibility for the business unit.
• Set and amend strategic direction as needed while leading necessary business planning.
• Develop, track, and report against divisional performance measurements — KPIs and OKRs.
• Responsible for all division personnel; hire, train, guide, direct, review, and hold accountable.
• Provide regular progress updates and strategic direction; share greatest challenges and successes.
• Source, develop, and enhance relationships.
• Represent the business unit and company both internally and externally.
• Serve as subject matter expert, maintain familiarity with industry best practices, and adhere to all federal, state, and local business laws and regulations and company policies.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or combination of work experience and education.
• Commercial painting experience, preferably in a leadership role, with familiarity with complementary exterior services such as waterproofing, caulking/sealants, façade restoration, pressure washing, and masonry coatings.
• Experience building and managing subcontractor/vendor networks.
• Strong understanding of estimating, job costing, gross margin management, and project financial performance.
• Experience leading project managers, field teams, subcontractors, or other operational personnel.
• Passion for building culture, engagement, and sustaining success.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to listen and effectively verbalize and implement ideas. Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills.
• Ambitious and self-motivated; able to work independently, be highly organized and detail-oriented, while also actively participating and leading in a team-based environment.

Supervisory Responsibilities

All division teammates will report into the General Manager of this business unit.

A hybrid work environment, typically requiring a minimum of on-site work three to four days per week. Schedule may vary based on the needs of support and interaction with others. Comfortable, relaxed, and informal office environment.

Travel Required

Business travel is required up to 35% of time.