What are the responsibilities and job description for the General Manager position at Naviga?
Our client provides infrastructure services, specializing in road and surface striping, traffic control, and safety installations to enhance travel safety and efficiency nationwide. Naviga has been retained to recruit a General Manager to join their amazing team.
Title: General Manager
Location: Plant City, FL
Key Notes/Company Details:
- This company has a strong year-over-year growth with revenue increasing and a robust project backlog for 2025
- They are PE-backed growth with plans to double in size through acquisitions and organic growth
- Have the opportunity to shape culture alongside a new GM during a transformative period
- Pathways to regional or higher leadership roles as the company expands. Truly offering an environment that promotes internal promotions as the company continues to grow, at every level
- A mix of experienced staff and new opportunities in a collaborative environment
- Prioritizes safety and professional development for all employees
Responsibilities:
- Lead and oversee operations, ensuring projects align with organizational goals and client expectations
- Collaborate with project teams to develop and implement effective strategies for project execution
- Analyze project and contract documents to ensure adherence to specifications, schedules, and budgets
- Champion safety programs and initiatives, ensuring all safety standards are met across all projects
- Manage capital expenditures, including justifying long-term investments and ensuring assets contribute to company growth
- Build, lead, and mentor high-performing teams, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and growth
- Communicate project needs and challenges to senior management, including budgetary adjustments
- Cultivate and maintain strategic partnerships with contractors and key stakeholders
- Implement and oversee change management initiatives to support branch operations and organizational growth
Requirements:
- 5 years of leadership experience in the construction industry, preferably in civil construction, road construction, or striping
- Proven experience managing operations for $10M revenue projects
- Strong knowledge of safety protocols and the ability to implement measurable safety improvements
- Demonstrated experience in managing capital expenditures and articulating business cases for investments
- Excellent people management and team-building skills, with a focus on change management
- Six Sigma certification or similar process improvement expertise preferred
- Strong analytical, organizational, and time management skills, with the ability to multi-task effectively
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Comprehensive understanding of engineering drawings, field layout, and survey transfer
Education:
- Bachelor’s degree in construction management or a related field is preferred but not required
Benefits/Perks:
- Comprehensive Health Benefits - United Healthcare
- Paid Holidays
- Paid Vacation
- 401k
- Company Vehicle
- Company Corporate Card
- Company Fuel Card
- Laptop & Cell phone
