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