General Manager (Construction)

Dubuque, IA
75000.00-125000.00
Permanent
Posted: 12/1/2025 10:14:12 PM
Sedona Office: Dubuque - Direct Hire
General Manager – Electrical Contracting Operations
Based out of: Dubuque, IA
Pay Range: $75,000 – $125,000 per year
 
Role Summary
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.
 
Key Responsibilities (Overview)
  • 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
 
Authority Includes
  • Operational decision-making
  • Hiring, discipline, or termination of staff
  • Enforcing safety policies on job sites
  • Approving budgets and change orders within assigned limits
 
What Success Looks Like (KPIs)
  • 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
 
Qualifications (overview)
  • 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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