Job Description

Job Location: AMST TXX - Houston, TX 77032
Position Type: Full TimeEducation
Level: 4 Year Degree
Travel Percentage: Up to 50%
Job Category: ConstructionJob

Summary
We are seeking an experienced and results-driven General Manager to lead and oversee all operations for our commercial waterproofing construction branch. This role is responsible for driving business development, managing project execution, leading teams, and ensuring profitability across all waterproofing services including below-grade waterproofing, building envelope systems, restoration, and related specialty construction work. The General Manager will take a hands-on leadership approach, ensuring operational excellence, safety compliance, customer satisfaction, and sustained business growth.

Supervisory Responsibilities
- Recruit, interview, hire, and train field, project management, and office staff.
- Oversee daily branch workflows and operational performance.
- Provide timely performance evaluations and ongoing coaching.
- Manage employee discipline and termination in accordance with company policies.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Develop and execute a strategic business plan to grow commercial waterproofing and building envelope services within the assigned region.
- Work to support business development efforts, by building relationships with general contractors, property owners, developers, architects, engineers, and consultants.
- Identify and pursue new market opportunities, bid projects, and expand service offerings.
- Oversee estimating, pre-construction planning, scheduling, staffing, safety, and field execution of waterproofing projects.
- Ensure projects are completed safely, on schedule, within budget, and in compliance with contract documents and specifications.
- Collaborate with estimating and operations teams to develop competitive proposals, pricing strategies, and budgets.
- Maintain full profit and loss (P&L) responsibility, including forecasting, budgeting, job cost control, billing, payables, receivables, and financial analysis.
- Monitor job cost reports and implement corrective actions to improve profitability and productivity.
- Ensure compliance with all safety, legal, insurance, and regulatory requirements related to commercial construction and waterproofing operations.
- Oversee procurement of materials, equipment, subcontractors, and specialty vendors.
- Actively communicate with executive leadership and other General Managers to align branch goals with companywide initiatives.
- Face of the operations team within the industry and trade organizations within industry and trade organizations such as ICRI, CSI, BOMA, IFMA, and other construction-related associations.
- Promote a culture of safety, accountability, quality workmanship, and customer service throughout the organization.

QualificationsRequired Skills and Abilities
- Proven leadership experience in commercial waterproofing, building envelope, restoration, or specialty construction.
- Strong sales and business development skills with the ability to grow existing accounts and secure new commercial projects.
- Experience managing large field workforces and office teams, including superintendents, project managers, foremen, and support staff.
- In-depth understanding of waterproofing systems, construction methods, scheduling, labor management, and job site logistics.
- Strong financial acumen, including budgeting, forecasting, job cost analysis, and construction accounting systems.
- Demonstrated ability to manage subcontractors, suppliers, and material procurement.
- Excellent communication, presentation, and negotiation skills.
- Ability to mentor and develop leadership talent within the organization.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and construction software (estimating, project management, and job cost systems).
- A performance-driven leadership style with the ability to translate company strategy into measurable results.
Education and Experience
- Minimum of 15 years of experience in commercial construction, with a strong preference for waterproofing, building envelope, or specialty trades.
- Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field required; MBA or advanced degree preferred.
Physical Requirements
- Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
- Ability to lift up to 15 pounds as needed.
- Ability to travel up to 25% of the time to job sites, client meetings, and regional offices.
This job description is not intended to be a comprehensive list of duties, responsibilities, or activities. Duties may change at any time with or without notice.