General Manager

Title:

General Manager – HVAC Services (HVAC | Electrical | Plumbing)

Locations:
Gaithersburg, MD;
Chantilly, VA;
Charlottesville, VA

Our client is seeking an experienced General Manager to lead its growing Building Services operation. This role drives safety culture, operational excellence, and financial performance while leading high‑performing teams across HVAC, electrical and plumbing services. The General Manager will inspire teams, ensure exceptional service delivery, build strong customer relationships and manage resources, assets, and compliance.

• Safety
  :
  Injury prevention and proactive risk management.
• Integrity
  :
  Honest and transparent communication.
• Empathy
  :
  Respect for customers and teammates.
• Urgency
  :
  Timely, decisive action without compromising safety.

• Lead with a growth mindset to identify and capitalize on new business opportunities.
• Act as a cultural ambassador
  , fostering engagement, alignment, and excellence.
• Promote a safety‑first culture with hazard prevention and compliance oversight.
• Direct recruiting, onboarding and career development in partnership with Talent Acquisition.
• Oversee structured training programs, apprenticeships and professional development.
• Drive customer satisfaction, service renewals and contract growth.
• Collaborate with sales and project teams to ensure financial consistency.
• Lead business planning, budgeting and capital expenditure strategies.
• Monitor and optimize financial performance, labor costs and resource utilization.
• Manage project execution to exceed estimates and customer expectations.
• Ensure quality control, process improvement and compliance with industry standards.

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering (preferred) or related field.
• 10+ years of leadership in building services operations, maintenance management or service project sales; or 15+ years without a degree.
• In‑depth expertise in HVAC, electrical and plumbing systems, lifecycle cost management and performance optimization.
• Strong knowledge of compliance standards (OSHA, NFPA, ASHRAE).
• Advanced skills in budgeting, service delivery models, and facility management.
• Exceptional leadership, communication and talent management skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook).

Executive

Full‑time

General Business, Management, and Strategy/Planning;
Construction and Building Construction

• Medical insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid maternity leave
• Disability insurance

• Base pay: $ / yr – $ / yr
• Additional compensation:
  Annual bonus