Construction Division General Manager

About the role

A premier pool construction and pool service company serving Cincinnati and the greater tri-state region is seeking an accomplished General Manager to lead its Pool Construction Division. The role provides strategic and operational leadership for all construction activities, with full accountability for financial performance, project execution, team leadership and customer satisfaction. It is an executive position based in or open to relocation to the Cincinnati, OH area.

Key responsibilities

• Provide overall leadership and direction for the construction division, including operations, project management and field execution
• Own P&L performance, budgeting, forecasting and margin improvement initiatives
• Lead, develop and retain a team of project managers, superintendents and field personnel
• Establish and optimize construction processes, systems and performance metrics
• Ensure consistent delivery of complex, high-end projects meeting quality, schedule and cost objectives
• Partner with ownership and senior leadership on strategic growth plans
• Maintain strong relationships with clients, subcontractors and vendors
• Champion safety, accountability and a culture of excellence across all job sites

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Business or a related field preferred
• 10+ years of progressive leadership experience in construction operations
• Proven experience leading a construction division or large business unit with full financial accountability
• Background in specialty construction, luxury residential, commercial or complex project environments preferred
• Experience managing large-scale, high-value, complex projects and multi-site oversight
• Strong financial acumen with demonstrated P&L ownership
• Based in or willing to relocate to Cincinnati, OH, and able to travel locally to job sites

Required skills

• Relevant construction or project management certifications (e.g., PMP, CCM) preferred
• Deep understanding of construction scheduling, risk management and quality control

What we offer

• Salary of $175,000-$200,000 with performance-based incentives
• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Retirement plan options
• Paid time off and company holidays
• Executive-level autonomy and the opportunity to lead a growing construction organization