Job Summary
The Specialized Recruiting Group is seeking a results-driven Single Family General Manager to lead field operations for a residential construction firm client of ours in Charlotte, NC. This role is responsible for coordinating area managers, supervisors, and field crews to deliver high-quality, on-schedule work while maintaining cost control and operational excellence. The ideal candidate is a proactive leader with strong cross-functional collaboration skills and a passion for team development.
Key Responsibilities
Field Operations Leadership
- Oversee daily operations of managers, supervisors, and field crews across job sites.
- Forecast labor and material needs in partnership with internal teams and external stakeholders.
- Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) such as schedule adherence, job cost, and quality metrics.
- Champion digital tools to streamline field reporting and enhance Real Time visibility.
- Ensure safety compliance and adherence to building codes and quality standards.
Financial Management
- Monitor labor and material costs to stay within budget and drive efficiency.
- Partner with purchasing and logistics teams to reduce waste and control job costs.
- Review financial reports and identify cost-saving strategies.
- Contribute to annual budget planning and ongoing financial performance tracking.
People Leadership & Culture
- Conduct regular 1:1s and performance reviews with area managers and supervisors.
- Mentor and develop team leaders to promote accountability and operational excellence.
- Build strong relationships with cross-functional departments to ensure project success.
- Support employee development initiatives and foster a culture of continuous improvement.
Qualifications
- Proven ability to identify, analyze, and solve complex operational and business challenges.
- Track record of driving cost-saving initiatives without compromising quality or service.
- Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to influence internal and external stakeholders.
- Experienced leader with a positive, team-oriented mindset and a passion for people development.
- Extensive background in field operations and managing large, distributed teams.
- Skilled in coaching, mentoring, and motivating teams to achieve performance goals.
- Strong multitasking and analytical skills, with a focus on data-driven decision-making.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel and Power BI.
- Comfortable in fast-paced environments and adaptable to changing business needs.
- Demonstrated use of data analysis and business acumen to identify trends and drive strategy.