General Manager - Residential Design-Build Construction
Neil Kelly is seeking a proven, values-driven leader to serve as General Manager of our Eugene / Springfield operation. After years of strong leadership, our current GM is preparing for retirement, creating a rare opportunity for the right leader to build on an extraordinary legacy and guide the next phase of growth.
This is a P&L leadership position with full responsibility for sales, production, team development, and market growth. The GM reports directly to the CEO and serves on the Senior Leadership Team. This role works in close partnership with the company's VP of Sales and VP of Operations to align market strategy, production performance, and organizational goals.
If you have successfully led residential design-build or new home construction operations-and are ready to own the performance of an entire market-this is a rare opportunity.
About Neil Kelly
Founded in 1947 with a $100 investment, Neil Kelly has grown into one of the nation's most respected residential remodeling firms. We are known for award-winning design, exceptional craftsmanship, and a culture grounded in integrity, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
We build projects. We build careers. And we build long-term client relationships.
What You Will Own
As General Manager, you are accountable for the overall health and performance of the Eugene / Springfield operation, including leadership of a team of approximately 25 employees across design, project management, handyman services, and field production.
You will
Lead and develop a high-performing team of designers, project managers, and field professionals
Own sales strategy, revenue growth, and profitability
Manage and deliver against an annual operating budget
Oversee production excellence, scheduling, and job cost performance
Ensure exceptional client experience from first conversation through final walkthrough
Recruit, hire, and develop future leaders
Represent Neil Kelly in the Eugene / Springfield community
Contribute as a strategic member of the company's Senior Leadership Team
Champion and reinforce Neil Kelly's policies, systems, and operational standards while coaching teams to consistently execute them
Success in this role means growing revenue responsibly, maintaining strong margins, developing people, and strengthening our reputation in the market.
The Leader We're Looking For
You are
Experienced in residential design-build remodeling and/or custom home construction (10+ years)
Proven in both sales leadership and production management
Comfortable owning a P&L and making tough decisions
Skilled in budgeting, estimating, and construction project management
A builder of teams and culture
Decisive, yet collaborative
Confident, yet humble
Focused on doing what's right, not who's right
You understand that great businesses are built through people, systems, and discipline.
Compensation & Benefits
This role offers an annual salary of $140,000-$150,000, depending on experience, along with a performance-based bonus program.
Benefits include
Monthly vehicle stipend
Monthly cell phone stipend
Comprehensive health insurance (medical, dental, vision, and Employee Assistance Program).
Flexible spending & health savings accounts.
Paid holiday, sick, and vacation time.
Long-term disability & life insurance.
401(k) retirement plan.
Optional benefits like Short-Term Disability, Legal, Pet Insurance, Accident, and Hospital Indemnity Insurance.
This is a full-time, on-site leadership role serving the Eugene / Springfield metro area. Candidates must be able to reliably commute to the Eugene/Springfield metro or be willing to relocate by their start date.
Neil Kelly is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status. To ensure the utmost safety and security for our clients and employees, we are a drug free workplace.
Final candidates will be submitted for a background check, motor vehicle records check, soft-pull credit check and drug screen.
We kindly ask that external recruiters do not reach out regarding this role.
To learn more about Neil Kelly, please visit our website: https://www.neilkelly.com/