Electrical General Manager at Watt Acquisition, LLC

The General Manager will oversee all projects and serve as the worksite representative for dealings with subcontractors, suppliers, customers, and government inspectors. The General Manager will ensure compliance with all national and local procedures, regulations, and codes and regularly provide progress updates to appropriate management channels.

Essential Functions, Duties, and Responsibilities

Tasks may include, but are not limited to, the following:

1. Supervise and manage all aspects of the regional operations.
2. Provide leadership and direction to management and employees.
3. Manage financial performance through effectively controlling expenses and developing operation efficiency.
4. Actively participate in the recruitment, selection, orientation, training, coaching, and employee relations to ensure quality, continuous improvement, and positive team morale.
5. Oversee production processes to ensure quality and efficiency and eliminate liability.
6. Monitor all projects to ensure successful completion and customer satisfaction.
7. Meet monthly with executives to discuss result performance and operational changes.
8. Track and report monthly backlog information.
9. Oversee all departments in Florida, including but not limited to Estimators, Operations, Field, and Project Managers.
10. Collaborate with leadership to set goals and strategies for the region.
11. Monitor performance metrics to ensure targets are met.
12. Foster relationships with subcontractors, vendors, and customers.
13. Implement business strategies and make recommendations for growth.
14. Implement construction management software for profitability.
15. Collaborate closely with the Accounting, Human Resources, and Administration teams.

Qualifications: Education, Experience, and Skills

Required:

1. Minimum of ten years in construction management.
2. Experience in Electrical Contracting preferred.
3. Expert knowledge of building products, construction details, and relevant rules, regulations, and quality standards.
4. Understanding of all facets of the construction process.
5. Familiarity with construction management software.
6. Competent in conflict and crisis management.
7. Excellent time and project management skills.
8. A BS degree in construction management, architecture, engineering, or a related field is preferred.
9. Minimum of ten years in Heavy Construction, including municipality.
10. In-depth knowledge of project management principles, technology solutions, preconstruction, and estimating.

License/Certification

Preferred:

1. EIT certification preferred.
2. Valid Driver’s License.

Associated Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

1. Knowledge of construction technology.
2. Familiarity with project and department budget process and tools.
3. Risk assessment/management.
4. Administrative policies and procedures.
5. Conceptual planning ability.
6. Conflict management and problem-solving skills.
7. Leadership ability.
8. Multi-tasking ability.
9. Communication, meeting, and presentation skills.
10. Comfort with time reporting systems.

Core Job Competencies

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following job competencies:

1. Cooperation/Teamwork—Works harmoniously and builds a positive team spirit while working with others to get a job done; responds positively to instructions and procedures.
2. Oral/Written Communication—Expresses oneself clearly in conversation and business writing. Listens and gets clarification while following work instructions. Responds well to questions. Uses grammatically correct, concrete, specific language.
3. Attention to Detail—The Ability to process detailed information effectively and consistently, including following verbal and written instructions.
4. Attendance/Punctuality—Consistently at work and on time, instilling the same in team members who are supervised.
5. Fostering Innovation—The Ability to develop, sponsor, or support the introduction of new and improved methods, products, procedures, or technologies.
6. Managing Work—Establishing a course of action for self and/or others to accomplish specific goals by planning proper personnel assignments and appropriate resource allocation.
7. Results Orientation—The Ability to focus on the desired result of one’s or team’s work, set challenging goals, focus on the goals, and meet or exceed them.

Working Environment & Conditions/Physical Requirements

1. Sitting for extended periods of time.
2. Must be able to move or lift more than 75 lbs.
3. Occasionally extended hours and overtime may be required to meet workload demands.
4. Travel to job site may be required 20-30%.

Equipment or Machines Routinely Used in This Position

1. Computers/Desktop
2. Printers, Copiers & Scanners
3. Monitors
4. Phones & Communications systems

Review Procedures

1. Evaluation after 90 days of employment.
2. Annual Performance Review.