General Manager Trades Industry

We are seeking an active, forward-thinking General Manager to lead our day-to-day fencing operations. In this role, you will hold total operational accountability-from reviewing estimator quotes to visiting job sites, connecting with customers, and keeping our crews moving efficiently.

We don't expect you to sit behind a desk all day. We want a hands-on leader who is genuinely curious about how we can build better, work smarter, and deliver an exceptional customer experience. If you are driven by operational excellence, team development, and bottom-line profitability, this position offers significant room for personal and professional career growth.

• Job Site Visits:
  Regularly stop by active residential and commercial job sites to inspect work quality, ensure safety protocols, and check in directly with property owners and project contacts.
• Crew Management:
  Oversee, support, and schedule installation crews, foremen, and field technicians. Foster a high-performance culture built on pride, accountability, and teamwork.
• Material & Equipment Oversight:
  Work with field staff to ensure the right materials, tools, and heavy equipment arrive on schedule, minimizing downtime and wasted resources.
• Order all materials.

• Quote Review:
  Review project estimates, proposals, and material take-offs prior to submission to guarantee accurate pricing and realistic labor hours.
• Profitability Control:
  Monitor project costs, track labor efficiencies, and analyze margins to keep every fence project profitable.
• Vendor & Supply Relations:
  Partner with suppliers to negotiate material costs (wood, chain link, vinyl, aluminum, iron) and manage inventory levels efficiently.

• Lead by Example:
  Serve as a coach and mentor to both office staff and field personnel, driving continuous training and skills development.
• Stay Curious:
  Actively look for operational bottlenecks, learn new installation methodologies, explore market expansion opportunities, and modern software tools to optimize our workflows.
• Business Growth:
  Identify operational efficiencies and service expansions that position the company and your role within it for long-term scaling and advancement.

• Bilingual English and Spanish
• Know EOS (Entrepreneurial Operating System)

No Degree Required

4-7 years

• Experience:
  
  Proven leadership experience in residential/commercial construction, fencing, landscaping, or trade industries.
• Financial Acumen:
  Solid understanding of job costing, margins, unit pricing, and profit & loss statements.
• Field Presence:
  Comfortable working both in the office and out in the field on active job sites in varying weather conditions.
• Curiosity & Drive: A natural problem-solver who asks the right questions, challenges the status quo, and looks for better ways to do things.
• Communication:
  Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to build immediate trust with customers, crew members, and suppliers.
• Valid Driver?s License:
  Clean driving record required for site visits (company vehicle or vehicle allowance provided).

8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

• Competitive Salary + Performance/Profitability Bonus
• Company Vehicle or Auto Allowance
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and Holidays
• Health, Dental, and Vision Coverage Options