General Manager

Since 1993, Cornerstone General Contractors, Inc., has fostered a flexible approach to commercial construction based on cooperation, innovation, and accountability. A 100% Alaskan owned, managed, and staffed company, our team includes experienced personnel with the education, training, experience, relationships, and resource capacity to manage multiple projects of all sizes across the state. Presently, Cornerstone is seeking qualified applicants for the position of General Manager.

The General Manager is an exempt position and is accountable for leading the day-to-day operations and overall performance of Cornerstone Property Solutions, including facility management, maintenance operations, and service expansion initiatives. This role owns operational execution, financial performance, customer experience, and team development while building scalable systems that support predictable performance and long-term growth.

The General Manager sets the standard for operational excellence, accountability, and win/win problem solving. This role requires calm, disciplined leadership; proactive communication; and strong follow-through to ensure exceptional owner and occupant experiences. The General Manager has operating authority within approved budgets, pricing frameworks, service standards, and staffing plans.

• Provide leadership and operational oversight to ensure facility management, maintenance, and property services are delivered safely, efficiently, and in alignment with Cornerstone’s standards, values, and business objectives.
• Plan, coordinate, and manage daily operations to meet performance expectations related to safety, quality, schedule, budget, and customer experience.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with internal teams, clients, tenants, subcontractors, vendors, and partners through clear communication and accountability.
• Uphold and model Cornerstone’s mission, vision, and culture by leading with integrity, collaboration, and a solutions-oriented mindset.
• Monitor operational and financial performance, identify risks or issues, and implement timely corrective actions to support predictable outcomes.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, contract requirements, and applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations.
• Support accurate documentation, reporting, forecasting, and communication necessary for effective decision-making and continuous improvement.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned to support business needs and organizational objectives.

Required

• Associates’ degree in Business, Construction Management, Property Management, Finance, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• 5 years of progressive leadership experience in facility management, property management, construction operations, or related services.
• Demonstrated experience managing operational performance and financial accountability.
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively across office and field environments.
• Willingness to travel statewide and respond to time-sensitive operational needs.

Preferred

• Bachelors’ degree in Business Administration, Construction Management, Property Management, Finance, or a related field
• 7 years of progressive experience in facility management, property management, construction operations, or related service-based environments.
• Experience leading multi-site or portfolio-based operations with full operational and financial accountability.
• Demonstrated experience operating in Alaska or other remote, logistically complex, or weather-dependent environments.
• Proven experience integrating maintenance, capital improvement, and construction-related services.
• Relevant professional certifications (e.g., CPM, RPA, FMP, CFM, or similar).

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, and talk or hear. The employee is required to use hands to handle or…