National Construction GM & Growth Leader (ESOP)

APEX Infrastructure Solutions; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

Paid training and industry credentials

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

Apex Infrastructure Solutions is seeking a General Manager to lead nationwide operations, drive growth, safety, and financial performance, and build a scalable, multi-state team.

You will partner with estimating and executive leadership, manage budgets and P&L, and ensure quality across bids and project execution while supporting a broad portfolio of perimeter security and related infrastructure solutions. This role requires extensive travel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred; equivalent industry experience considered.
• 10+ years of progressive leadership experience in construction, infrastructure, or related industries, with experience in fencing, perimeter security, or specialty contracting preferred.
• Demonstrated success developing and growing a line of business through strategic business development, customer relationship management, operational excellence, and market expansion.
• Ability to work independently, make sound business decisions, and successfully build a new operation from the ground up.
• Proven experience managing multiple field crews, projects, or operational teams while driving safety, quality, and productivity in union, non-union, and/or apprenticeship environments.
• Experience estimating, managing, or overseeing multiple projects simultaneously.
• Experience partnering with cross-functional teams, including Talent Acquisition, to build and grow an organization, including recruiting, developing, and retaining skilled craft talent through union and apprenticeship programs.
• Strong financial acumen with experience managing budgets, forecasting, and P&L responsibility.
• Working knowledge of prevailing wage requirements, certified payroll, IRA, and other applicable labor compliance requirements.
• Excellent communication, relationship-building, leadership, and decision-making skills.
• Willingness and ability to travel extensively, including extended stays away from home.

Responsibilities

• Lead the overall growth, profitability, and operational success of the business.
• Develop and maintain relationships with commercial, industrial, municipal, utility, DOT, and general contractor customers.
• Partner with estimating and executive leadership to pursue bids, develop proposals, and secure new business.
• Oversee all union fencing operations, ensuring projects are completed safely, on schedule, within budget, and to company quality standards.
• Partner with Talent Acquisition to build a high-performing team by identifying staffing needs, interviewing, selecting, onboarding, and developing employees as the operation grows.
• Establish operational processes, performance expectations, and accountability across the business.
• Manage budgets, forecasting, labor utilization, equipment, and overall financial performance.
• Champion a strong safety culture and ensure compliance with OSHA, company, and customer safety requirements.

Skills

Leadership experience

Business development

Customer relationships

Operational excellence

Budget management

P&L responsibility

Travel readiness

Safety compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree

Equivalent industry experience

Job description

Apex Infrastructure Solutions is seeking a General Manager to lead nationwide operations, drive growth, safety, and financial performance, and build a scalable, multi-state team.

You will partner with estimating and executive leadership, manage budgets and P&L, and ensure quality across bids and project execution while supporting a broad portfolio of perimeter security and related infrastructure solutions. This role requires extensive travel.