Job description:

Reporting to the President/Owner, the General Manager will lead and scale a $10M civil construction and drill operations business unit, with a total company growth target to $50M from $35M. This role carries full P&L responsibility and oversight of approximately 2025 team members (including 2 Operations Managers and 2 Administrators) across Eastern North Carolina and Charlotte.

Key Responsibilities

Operational & Financial Leadership

Own full $10M P&L with responsibility for profitability, forecasting, budgeting, and margin improvement
Lead all civil construction and telecom drill operations (foundations, anchors, site prep, tower infrastructure support)
Drive SOP implementation, process improvement, equipment utilization, and scalable infrastructure
Manage WIP, job costing, billing, cash flow, and percentage-of-completion accounting

Business Development & Growth

Serve as senior client contact for telecom carriers, tower companies, GCs, and property owners
Lead estimating, quoting, scope development, and contract negotiations
Expand market presence and position division for growth to $50M revenue
Identify geographic and service line expansion opportunities

Team Leadership

Lead and develop PMs, superintendents, drilling foremen, and field crews
Foster accountability, safety, and performance culture
Recruit and retain top talent; build succession plans
Model core values: Integrity, Loyalty, Hunger, Safety, High Performance

Safety & Compliance

Ensure OSHA and telecom safety compliance
Oversee safety programs, training, incident investigations, and corrective actions
Maintain licensing, certifications, and regulatory compliance

Qualifications:

Ideal Profile

10+ years progressive civil construction/telecom infrastructure experience
- CIVIL experience is a must
5+ years senior leadership with full P&L responsibility
Experience operating at ~$25-$50M revenue scale
Strong estimating and business development background (this is not a deal breaker, as there is potential to hire an estimator if this person has everything else)
Deep understanding of civil construction methods and telecom infrastructure
Entrepreneurial mindset - willing to run the division as if it were their own business
Comfortable in a family-oriented, fast-growing company environment
Open to Culture Index assessment process

Location Preference

Candidate must want to live and operate in Eastern NC, with preference for Charlotte, Lexington, or Goldsboro markets.

Why is This a Great Opportunity:

Reporting and working beside Owner/President. Aggressive growth opportunity.

Autonomy - not micromanaged.

Run it like it is your own business

Salary Type : Annual Salary

Salary Min : $ 140000

Salary Max : $ 155000

Currency Type : USD