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General Manager of Construction

Job in Bakersfield, Kern County, California, 93399, USA
Listing for: Socket.dev
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-09-20
Job specializations:
  • Management
    Operations Management, General Management, Project & Program Management
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 150000 - 175000 USD Yearly USD 150000.00 175000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

Description

POSITION OVERVIEW FOR THE GENERAL MANAGER OF CONSTRUCTION

Reporting directly to the Chief Executive Officer, the General Manager of Construction has strategic, operational, and P&L accountability for the entire construction division, encompassing all Field Operations (Line and Wire divisions), Quality Control, facilities, fleet, and equipment. This executive leader is responsible for charting the division’s long-term growth, market diversification, and overall profitability. The General Manager ensures that enterprise-wide safety, regulatory compliance, and client standards are uncompromisingly executed to drive high-performance operations and maximum commercial return.

WHAT

WE OFFER
  • Competitive Paid Time Off (PTO) to support work-life balance.
  • Comprehensive Health Benefits, including Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage (employer contribution toward medical premiums).
  • Supplemental Benefits Package including Life Insurance, Spouse & Child Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, Health Savings Account (HSA), and Flexible Spending Account (FSA).
  • Safe Harbor 401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Match.
  • Professional Growth & Development through strengths-based training and career development opportunities.
  • 5/8 Work Schedule
  • In-Person Work Environment Preferred, with hybrid flexibility considered for qualified local candidates able to meet with clients as needed.
  • Competitive Salary Range: $150,000-$175,000 base salary plus annual bonus based on division and company performance. Final compensation will be based on experience, skills, and overall contribution to the company.
  • Relocation Assistance, where applicable.
Requirements FOR GENERAL MANAGER OF CONSTRUCTION
  • Provides high-level direction and oversight to all Project Managers and Superintendents to ensure responsibilities are being fulfilled and objectives are being met.
  • Develops KPIs, defines success, and develops construction procedures, policies, and reporting to support operational objectives.
  • Develops and submits reporting to the C-Suite at a high level of competence in regard to project performance, resource planning/forecasting, backlog, equipment, budgets, bids, etc.
  • Oversees the project selection process in line with the company's strategic plan and annual objectives.
  • Directs the estimating process to ensure quality, accuracy, and client needs are met.
  • Maintains a constructive environment for the continuing development and advancement of directly supervised personnel and provides adequate safeguards for the work-related health and safety of employees. This includes ensuring that the company complies with all Federal, state, and local laws and regulations.
  • Ensures accurate assessment of project requirements with manpower scheduling to ensure effective personnel are assigned as needed.
  • Establishes and maintains a culture of excellence and employee engagement. Supports a working environment conducive to positive morale, individual style, quality, innovation, and teamwork.
  • Ensures all projects are completed on schedule and on budget.
  • Analyzes and evaluates construction process data for analysis, evaluation, and continuous improvement,
  • Trains and ensures implementation of effective cost/waste tracking methods to provide insight to reduce cost/waste where possible.
  • Regularly reviews project performance to ensure execution plans are on track.
  • Provides technical expertise and leadership in assigned functional area; provides expertise for solving complex problems, as appropriate to the position and assists with, performs, or directs higher-level, complex projects.
  • Establishes and maintains external client, vendor, and industry relationships, consistent with the objectives, operating philosophy, and desired image of the company.
  • Ensu…
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