General Manager, Northwest Division

As McCarl's continues to experience success and increasing demand for the high-quality services we provide, we are excited to offer new opportunities for growth and advancement. Our continued national expansion means that we are actively seeking dedicated, innovative, and forward-thinking professionals to join our team. If you're looking for a place where your contributions are valued and where you can grow alongside a company that is committed to excellence, McCarl's offers the ideal environment. We believe in investing in our people and providing the resources and support needed to help you reach your full potential. Join us and be part of a thriving company with endless possibilities for career development.

General Purpose: Directs and manages all industrial field activity in all facets of the regional operation. Responsible for fiscal, operational, and strategic planning for the division, as well as financial performance.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities::

• Ensure that all activity in area of responsibility is conducted in accordance with the McCarl’s Safety Program and Quality Program. Ensure that all employees are trained in safety and quality programs.
• Lead all aspects of McCarl’s safety/quality culture and a commitment to zero incidents / zero defects.
• Coordinate all operational, administrative, and financial activities of designated areas of the division. Assume direct responsibility for the financial performance of these areas.
• Develop annual plans and projects, including sales plan, fixed and variable expense plan, and gross and net profit plan.
• Provides financial oversight and senior management for multiple construction teams through the preconstruction and construction process.
• Actively participate with the pre-construction department in the bidding process, project execution phase, and scheduling pre- and post-project review meetings.
• Senior Management responsibility for project performance: financial, schedule, client relations, Labor Relations.
• Familiarity with all Building trades in Managers division. Have working knowledge of all PLO / CBA / NMA agreements utilized on projects.
• Review project status reports, work in progress reports, and business plans, to ensure that the division is performing within established budgetary limits and time constraints.
• Assure compliance of each project with all applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations, as well as with internal McCarl’s operations and personnel policies.
• Oversight and Collaboration during the Preconstruction, Estimating, and proposal development process for new and existing business opportunities. Leads Contract negotiations, solutions, and development. Provide recommendations and collaborate with Executive Team to support decisions.
• Provide Strategic plans for new business opportunities and foster new client relationships. Collaborate with Operations Managers to secure new work for the division.
• Serves as the primary client relationship manager, who builds long-term relationships with new and existing clients to generate new business opportunities.
• Establish and maintain positive, productive relationships with vendors and suppliers, as well as other McCarl’s departments and managers.
• Establish and maintain strong union relations by working closely with business managers and international union representatives.
• Involvement in the community and industry as an influential leader through participation in organizations and memberships.
• Oversee operational and fiscal activities associated with the vehicle fleet in the division. Ensure adherence of vehicles to all required codes.
• Develop high-performance teams through supervision, training, coaching, and mentoring. Ensure regular feedback is shared with staff including timely completion of employee performance appraisals.
• Assume ultimate responsibility for recruiting and retaining a qualified, efficient work force throughout the department by assuring that quality employees are hired and that effective employee performance evaluations are conducted on a regular basis. Recommend adjustments in employee compensation levels according to established guidelines.
• Together with HR, lead strategy for career development, progression and succession of staff.
• Support and drive utilization of various McCarl’s initiatives and new technologies. Develop working knowledge of all disciplines including our scanners/robotics to maintain McCarl’s as a technology leader amongst industrial contractors.
• Become a good corporate citizen in the community and maximize McCarl’s-controlled resources to benefit company goals and objectives.
• Ensure that all activity is conducted in accordance with the Company’s Equal Employment Opportunity policies and Affirmative Action obligations.
• Perform other activities, duties, and responsibilities as assigned.

• Supervisory Responsibility: :This position has direct supervisory responsibility over the work of Operations Managers, Project Managers, Construction Managers, Field Supervisors and Sales/Administrative Staff.
• This position has functional supervisory responsibility over the work of Operations Leads who perform work within the General Manager’s assigned division.
• Responsible for the evaluation of supervisory staff and oversee the performance of the assigned work force.

• Qualifications: :Values: Integrity, Commitment to Excellence, Customer Focus, Collaboration, and Innovation
• Core Competencies: Planning, Problem Solving, Results Orientation, Change Leadership, and Business Acumen
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Business, OR similar type experience in a related position that provides knowledge and experience required
• Minimum of twenty (20) years’ experience in multi-craft construction management
• Thorough understanding of Industrial Construction industry and participating markets
• Expertise in at least one primary discipline within the construction industry (e.g, process piping, electrical, civil/structural, scaffold/coatings/insulation, etc.)
• Prior experience serving as Project Manager or Director of construction teams, where responsibilities include construction, engineering, estimating, contracts management, and client relations
• Ability/knowledge to discuss technical questions with owners concerning constructability, schedule adherence and impacts to construction
• Ability to navigate client conversations to address change orders and issues related to budget performance, safety, quality and personnel challenges
• Knowledge of project scheduling including float/adherence to monitor project performance
• Knowledge of industrial construction standards including scheduling, contracts, coordinating and managing all disciplines and subcontractors
• Active participation in construction industry professional organizations
• Demonstrate skills critical for managerial success, including leadership, decisiveness, flexibility, sound business judgment, and highly developed personal, analytical, and communication skills
• Ability to work effectively with all levels of McCarl’s employees, customers, suppliers, and partners
• Professional verbal and written communication skills, public speaking and customer presentations
• Self-starter with a strong work ethic; ability to establish and promote good customer relationships
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret technical information, financial reports, and legal documents. Comfortable responding to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community. Ability to develop presentations and effectively communicate information to executive management, public groups, and/or boards of directors.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Bluebeam and Viewpoint.

Travel Requirement: :

This position requires over-the-road travel with overnight stays to assigned project locations. 50-75% travel (with most day travel and occasional overnight travel).

Physical Requirements:

Will regularly sit, use of hands/fingers, talk/hear. Will occasionally stand, walk, grasp, reach w/ hands/arms, bend/stoop/kneel/squat/crawl. Lift up to 20lbs. Near vision. Ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment:

Will regularly be in an office. For the most part, ambient room temperatures, lighting and traditional office equipment as found in typical office environment. Will occasionally be in a job or shop site. Moderate noise level. Employees must use personal protective equipment as deemed necessary by the industry/construction safety standards and/or by McCarl’s safety policy and procedures.

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each activity, duty and responsibility satisfactorily. The requirements listed here are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required, however are not comprehensive. Items may change at any time with or without notice. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.