Vice President & General Manager

Scalo Solar; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); Hybrid; USD 250,000 - 360,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive executive compensation

Profit Improvement Incentive

15 Days of Paid Time Off and 7 company

Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Company-paid life insurance

401(k) with company match

Short and Long-Term Disability

Health Savings Account with company**

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

NexGen Design Systems, Inc. seeks a strategic VP/GM to lead a key business unit in the United States. You will own the income statement, drive revenue growth, and oversee sales, design, estimating, and production while delivering outstanding customer experiences.

Join a family-founded legacy within The Scalo Companies, guiding profitability, operations excellence, and market leadership in architectural metal panel systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Construction Management, Engineering, or Architecture.
• 10+ years of progressive leadership experience in construction, building enclosure, roofing, or architectural metals.
• Proven ability to manage P&L, drive growth, and deliver profitability.
• Strong knowledge of architectural panel systems, fabrication, and installation processes.
• Ability to read and interpret architectural drawings and bid documents.
• Experience leading multi-functional teams (sales, estimating, operations, production).
• Tech-savvy with Microsoft Office and industry tools (AutoCAD, Revit, Sage, etc.).
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide strong leadership across sales, design, estimating, and production teams.
• Own the customer experience—from sales through operations to project close-out.
• Drive revenue growth and profitability by optimizing processes and efficiencies.
• Collaborate closely with production and estimating to ensure high-quality work.
• Oversee bids, proposals, job preparation, and project handoffs.
• Mentor, coach, and develop staff while fostering a collaborative culture.
• Lead P&L management, invoicing, reporting, and financial performance accountability.
• Stay ahead of industry trends in architectural metals and building enclosure systems.

Skills

Leadership

P&L management

Growth mindset

Cross-functional leadership

Reading drawings

Communication

Industry knowledge

Technology tools

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Engineering/Architecture

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Sage

MS Office

Job description

About Us:

NexGen Design Systems, Inc., a trusted producer of high-performance architectural metal panel systems, is seeking an experienced and strategic Vice President/General Manager to lead and grow our business unit.

For over 60 years, our family-owned company has been fabricating metal panels and sheet metal with a reputation for quality, trust, and innovation. As VP/GM, you will own and manage the income statement for NexGen, oversee sales, operations, and customer satisfaction, and drive both top-line growth and operational excellence. This is an opportunity to run a business within a business with the support and resources of a larger organization.

Our Values Statement:

Every great company starts with great team members. At The Scalo Companies, we're looking for individuals who live our OWNERS values every day. We believe in taking ownership, winning together, never settling, elevating others, protecting our reputation, and putting safety first. If that sounds like you, we'd love to have you on our team.

What You'll Do:

• Provide strong leadership across sales, design, estimating, and production teams.
• Own the customer experience-from sales through operations to project close-out.
• Drive revenue growth and improve profitability by optimizing processes and efficiencies.
• Collaborate closely with production and estimating to ensure accurate, high-quality work.
• Oversee bids, proposals, job preparation, and project handoffs.
• Mentor, coach, and develop staff while fostering a collaborative, customer-focused culture.
• Lead P&L management, invoicing, reporting, and financial performance accountability.
• Stay ahead of industry trends in architectural metals and building enclosure systems.

What We're Looking For:

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Construction Management, Engineering, or Architecture.
• 10+ years of progressive leadership experience in construction, building enclosure, roofing, or architectural metals.
• Proven ability to manage P&L, drive growth, and deliver profitability.
• Strong knowledge of architectural panel systems, fabrication, and installation processes.
• Ability to read and interpret architectural drawings and bid documents.
• Experience leading multi-functional teams (sales, estimating, operations, production).
• Tech-savvy with Microsoft Office and industry tools (AutoCAD, Revit, Sage, etc.).
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and relationship-building skills.

Benefits and Compensation:

• Competitive executive-level compensation aligned with experience and qualifications
• Profit Improvement Incentive
• 15 Days of Paid Time Off and 7 paid Company holidays
• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Company-paid life insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance options
• Health Savings Account with company contribution
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)