General Manager; Construction

General Manager – Electrical Contracting Operations

Based out of:
Dubuque, IA

Pay Range: $75,000 – $125,000 per year

Lead and manage all daily operations of an electrical contracting business. This role works directly with ownership and oversees projects, field teams, financial performance, safety, and growth.

• Manage and improve daily operations across all job sites
• Schedule manpower, tools, and equipment to hit project deadlines
• Ensure high‑quality work and strong productivity
• Enforce safety and compliance (OSHA & OSHA)
• Hold safety meetings, audits, and incident reviews
• Manage job costs, budgets, collections, and profitability
• Lead estimating and bid strategy
• Build relationships with contractors, vendors, and suppliers
• Hire, train, develop, and manage teams
• Support leadership growth for foremen and key staff
• Serve as the main contact for major client and vendor negotiations

• Operational decision‑making
• Hiring, discipline, or termination of staff
• Enforcing safety policies on job sites
• Approving budgets and change orders within assigned limits

• Business & Financial:
  Profit margins, revenue growth, and stable cash flow
• Operations:
  Projects delivered on time, fast change order turnaround, strong labor productivity
• Safety:
  Low incident rates, passing audits, and completed safety training
• Team:
  Lower turnover, stronger foreman development, improved leadership outcomes
• Customer:
  High repeat client rate and fast problem resolution

• Experience managing electrical contracting or skilled trade operations
• Ability to lead both office and field teams
• Strong understanding of safety standards
• Financial and estimating oversight experience
• Proven ability to build business relationships
• Leadership development mindset

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