General Manager

General Manager Together We Build – Partnership, Innovation, Excellence, and Safety

At Kelso Industries, 3,500+ employees across 30 companies work together to deliver exceptional HVAC, mechanical, plumbing, refrigeration, and electrical solutions nationwide. Join us to grow your career, make an impact, and be part of a team where innovation, excellence, and safety come first.

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Brothers Mechanical Inc. is a North America-based, international mechanical services company and a leading HVAC contractor in diverse market segments. Our company has comprehensive services for both commercial and residential requirements.

We are looking for a General Manager responsible for all facets of the company with accountability for high levels of customer service, operational effectiveness, employee productivity, customer and employee retention and profitability, while maintaining a culture of safety.

• Provide executive oversight for all operational departments: construction, service, project management, estimating, prefabrication, safety, and field operations.
• Establish and maintain operational policies, procedures, and best practices that ensure consistent performance across all projects and branches.
• Lead the deployment and continuous improvement of operational systems, processes, and KPIs.

• Ensure projects are executed safely, on schedule, within budget, and to quality standards.
• Monitor project performance, margin performance, labor productivity, and risk management practices.
• Lead risk reviews, project kickoff processes, and regular project health assessments.
• Oversee resource allocation, manpower planning, and coordination across project teams.

• Develop strong relationships with field leadership (superintendents/foremen) to ensure engagement, communication, and accountability.
• Oversee labor strategy, including workforce forecasting, productivity management, and craft training initiatives.
• Support a strong partnership with union leadership (if applicable) or manage non-union workforce practices.

• Champion a culture of safety and ensure strict adherence to all safety policies and regulatory requirements.
• Oversee quality assurance programs and initiatives that reduce rework and enhance customer satisfaction.

• Partner with the CEO to define short- and long-term operational strategies that support growth, margin improvement, and operational scalability.
• Drive technology adoption to improve efficiency and project outcomes.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives and operational transformation efforts.

• Collaborate with the finance team to manage budgets, forecasts, job cost performance, overhead allocation, and operational financial reporting.
• Track operational KPIs and develop dashboards for executive decision-making.
• Identify opportunities for margin enhancement, cost control, and improved project forecasting accuracy.

• Maintain strong relationships with key customers, general contractors, vendors, and industry partners.
• Participate in high-level client meetings, contract negotiations, and dispute resolution.
• Represent the company in industry organizations, union meetings, and community relationships.

• Build, mentor, and retain high-performing operational teams.
• Establish clear expectations, accountability structures, and performance management processes.
• Promote a culture of collaboration, transparency, and operational discipline throughout the organization.

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Business Administration, or related field; advanced degree preferred.
• 10–20+ years of experience in mechanical contracting or a similar construction discipline.
• Demonstrated success in senior operational leadership roles (e.g., VP of Operations, Division Manager, Senior Project Executive).
• Proven track record of managing large-scale…