General Manager - Construction Services

Partnered with a confidential company looking for a General ManagerRead all the information about this opportunity carefully, then use the application button below to send your CV and application.Title: General Manager (Construction & Field Contracting Services)Location: On-site in Northern New Jersey (convenient to Passaic, Morris, Essex and Sussex Counties)Compensation $175K base + substantial performance-based bonus + full benefitsOverviewA privately held, multi-division field services company is seeking a hands-on, results-driven operations leader to oversee business performance, team management, and process improvement. This leadership role manages several key service lines in excavation, environmental remediation, fuel system services, and site contracting, with responsibility for a 25+ person team and dozens of concurrent projects each month.Role SummaryThe successful candidate will take operational ownership of a fast-moving field services company with a strong reputation for responsiveness and quality execution. You'll be responsible for aligning people, systems, and financial performance to meet growth goals and deliver on client expectations.Key ResponsibilitiesLead and manage the company budget, focusing on gross and net income targetsOversee equipment acquisition, utilization, and maintenanceDirect multiple division heads, each managing customer-facing operationsDevelop and refine lead generation, intake, and proposal response systemsUse AI and workflow automation to streamline internal processes and proposal deliveryDefine and track KPIs across departments and hold teams accountable to themDrive internal communication between field crews and office teamsSupport the launch of a new business division, including recruiting and process build- outPartner with the CEO (who is not based on-site) to execute on company visionIdeal Background10+ years of operations leadership in construction, trades, or environmental servicesExperience serving both consumer and commercial markets, balancing high-volume homeowner jobs with longer-cycle commercial engagementsStrong people management experience with a collaborative and motivational styleProven success managing field-based teams and xevrcyc multiple revenue-generating divisionsFamiliarity with prevailing wage work and estimating public/private sector jobsSystems-minded, with fluency in KPI design, tracking, and operational accountabilityWorking knowledge of AI tools or automation platforms to increase speed and efficiencyStrong recruiting instincts and network—can identify and hire the right peopleWho Will Succeed in This RoleHands-on leaders who thrive on solving problems and improving systemsMotivators who inspire teams without micromanagingHigh-accountability operators who view responsiveness and client service as competitive advantagesPeople who enjoy building from the inside—culture, systems, and execution