Growing company seeks a leader to manage daily operations, performance, safety, customer satisfaction, and team leadership. This role plays a critical part in implementing strategic initiatives, leading operational processes, and driving long-term business growth in alignment with the company’s mission to be the most trusted contractor in California. The GM will also serve as a key liaison between the branch and corporate leadership, supporting consistency across all branches.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
- Directly supervise all branch staff, including administrative, technical, and field operations personnel
- Responsible for hiring, training, coaching, performance evaluations, and team development
- Ensure adherence to safety, compliance, and operational protocols across the branch
Duties/Responsibilities:
- Operational Oversight: Lead all day-to-day operations, including safety, logistics, and field execution; implement EOS processes such as L10s, scorecards, and issue tracking; drive process improvements; own branch P&L with responsibility for budgeting, forecasting, and EBITDA targets; collaborate with finance on financial reporting and job costing; support cost control, pricing, and margin initiatives.
- Business Development: Drive sales efforts utilizing CRM, manage key accounts, and pursue regional outreach; improve customer presentations and proposals; identify and pursue new growth opportunities in municipal, industrial, and agricultural sectors.
- Strategic Initiatives: Partner on acquisition screening and integration; support launching new branches; formalize vendor and subcontractor partnerships.
- Leadership & Team Development: Promote career growth through training; mentor future leaders; foster a culture of continuous improvement and accountability; represent the company at industry events and community initiatives; coordinate with internal teams; perform other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications:
- Minimum 10 years of leadership experience in pump and well systems, water infrastructure, or technical services
- Bachelor’s degree or relevant experience
- Success in leading teams in safety-critical environments
- Strong financial, forecasting, and KPI skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and operational software (CRM, ERP)
- Excellent communication, decision-making, and problem-solving skills
- Servant-leader mindset and commitment to team development
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with EOS implementation or leadership
- Experience scaling operations or managing multiple locations
- Involvement in M&A or regional expansion
- Knowledge of water utility and agricultural clients in California
Seniority level
- Mid-Senior level
Employment type
- Full-time
Job function
- Management and Sales
Industries
- Water, Waste, Steam, and Air Conditioning Services; Pipeline Transportation; Agriculture; Construction; Mining Machinery Manufacturing