General Manager - Highway Construction

DETAILS: General Manager

Title: General Manager

LOCATION: Western KY Region(Relocation assistance available for strong candidates)

COMPENSATION: $150,000- $190,000 Base, plus strong benefits package, 30% Bonus Potential, Company Vehicle

OVERVIEW: General Manager

We are looking for a General Manager to join an industry-leading organization to drive Highway Construction-related projects throughout a key region. The role will focus on developing company-wide strategies related to recruiting, training, and retaining a strong team in effort to provide top-notch quality to customers while maintaining overall project efficiency. This organization is very stable and takes care of its people, if you are interested in learning more about this opportunity, please reach out to us to learn more.

RESPONSIBILITIES: General Manager

• Working directly with the VP to manage the day-to-day business activity for grading, utilities, site prep, concrete, and asphalt paving with a team of 450+ employees across Western Kentucky.
• Oversee the successful building of heavy highway, commercial, city, county, residential, and DOD work.
• Manage approximately 5-6 direct reports responsible for civil site construction, utilities, project management, logistics, and other duties related to road construction.
• Ensure projects are being managed to meet strict production deadlines and financial metrics.
• Be involved in reviewing estimates on projects ranging from $150K-$75M.
• Take part in monthly DOT lettings with estimating and production teams.
• Maintain good working relationships with KYDOT, City, County, and customers.
• Maintain good working relationships with subcontractors, suppliers, and vendors.

REQUIREMENTS: General Manager

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Construction Management
• 10 - 15 years of industry experience (Heavy Highway, Civil construction industry)
• Knowledge of the local customers, materials, and specifications is strongly preferred.
• Demonstrate strong communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to read plans and specifications (application rates, grades, slope, drainage, etc.).
• Ability to manage all aspects of the operation including ordering of materials, logistics, maintenance and outside services.
• Strategic thinker with growth in mind
• Familiarity with HSSS suite (Heavy Bid, Heavy Job), as well as excellent skills in MS suites and excel

Thorndale Partners, LLC

Your trusted talent acquisition partner working to provide a premium experience to both job seekers and hiring managers. We are an Equal Employment Opportunity organization and we do not discriminate against any applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, veteran status, disability, or any other federal, state, or local protected class.

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Thorndale Partners, LLC
Your trusted talent acquisition partner working to provide a premium experience to both job seekers and hiring managers.
Please visit our Website to learn more and follow us on LinkedIn .