General Manager, Performance General Manager, Performance

General Manager – Optimum Building System s
Optimum Building Systems is a leading specialty contractor specializing in drywall, acoustical ceilings (ACT), and exterior siding systems primarily operating in northern New England. As a trusted trade partner across commercial, institutional, and multifamily projects for more than 35 years, we’ve built our success on craftsmanship, reliability, and excellent outcomes for our clients. Now a part of Wall Works Holdings, a growing platform of region-leading specialty contractors, we’re preparing for our next chapter of scalable growth by investing in quality data, efficient processes, and strong preconstruction capabilities to drive sustainable growth.

The General Manager (GM) will serve as the senior leader for Optimum Building Systems. This role will be responsible for the overall performance, leadership, and growth of the business — including full P&L ownership and oversight of all major functional areas: preconstruction, project delivery, safety, and finance.

and preparing the business for scale, through process improvement, talent development, and disciplined commercial management as part of the Wall Works Holdings platform.

This role is ideal for a proven operational leader who can inspire teams, drive performance, and lead with integrity — combining entrepreneurial energy with disciplined business management.

Strategic & Financial Leadership
Own and manage the full P&L for Optimum Building Systems, ensuring profitability, cash flow, and long-term value creation.
Partner with the Wall Works CEO and platform leadership to set strategic direction, annual goals, and performance metrics.
Monitor financial performance, job cost trends, and margin discipline; Champion data-driven decision-making, implementing dashboards and metrics to drive accountability.

Commercial and Operational Excellence
Champion safety as a core value, ensuring all policies and practices support a culture of care and accountability.
Oversee all major operational functions — including preconstruction, project management, field operations, safety, and finance.
Ensure projects are delivered safely, profitably, and to a high standard of quality, maintaining the company’s reputation for reliability and craftsmanship.
Partner closely with the Director of Preconstruction to align estimating, sales, and production pipelines with operational capacity.
Invest in people development — training, career progression, and cross-functional collaboration.
Cultural Stewardship & Transformation
Partnership & Growth
Work collaboratively with Wall Works Holdings’ leadership team to share best practices, align on systems, and participate in platform-wide initiatives.
Support business development efforts by strengthening relationships with key general contractors, owners, and suppliers.
Evaluate opportunities for growth — including new services, geographies, and strategic partnerships.
Proven success in P&L ownership, strategic planning, and operational leadership.
~ Strong understanding of commercial construction operations, including estimating, field management, and financial controls.
~ Demonstrated experience in leading teams through growth or transformation — balancing cultural preservation with operational improvement.
~ Skilled in financial management, forecasting, and data-driven performance measurement.
~ Deep respect for craftsmanship, customer relationships, and the values of a tightly-knit, family-founded organization


Personal Attributes
Empathetic leader – honors legacy while guiding change with respect and inclusion.
Operationally disciplined – thrives on structure, accountability, and continuous improvement.
Culture carrier – balances performance with heart;