General Manager

Description Step into a rewarding leadership role with an award-driven, permit-based exterior construction operation in Palatine, IL, where your decisions directly impact quality, safety, customer experience, and profitability. This General Manager opportunity oversees day-to-day operations from sales handoff through final payment, building accountability and momentum across the entire project lifecycle. Qualifications and responsibilities for this General Manager position include: 7–10 years of proven leadership managing a $5M–$10M+ high-volume, permit-based exterior construction operation.

Required track record managing high-volume projects and associated staff, with experience coordinating permitting and production. Ability to lead, delegate, and manage diverse teams and trade partners effectively. Proficiency in reading construction plans, structural details, and product installation specifications. Strong multi-tasking, organizational, and conflict-resolution skills to keep projects moving on schedule. Ensure quality and safety by executing work strictly to plan, safely, and correctly to endure.

Monitor job costs against projections and escalate cost variations over 10%; approve select purchase orders up to $1,000 above projections. Own operational flow and customer satisfaction by coordinating scheduling, site execution, QC checklists, wrap-up, warranty, and final payment.

Salary: $115,000 - $145,000 per year, commensurate with experience and bonus with possibility up to $240,000.

Benefits: Company truck; 85% of health insurance premiums covered; 4% 401(k) match after one year; PTO negotiable up to three weeks. DAVRON is the leading Headhunter and Executive Search firm for Engineering, Architecture, Construction and Manufacturing professionals nationwide. Our recruiters have direct communication with hiring managers allowing us to get you in front of company decision makers. You also receive one-on-one interview preparation and insider coaching from staffing experts to help you every step of the way.

We want to see you thrive in challenging work environments that bring you excitement and prosperity in your career! Apply Now! Are you ready to take the next step in your career and thrive in a challenging work environment? If so, apply today and let's see where this opportunity can take you! GENERAL MANAGER | PALATINE, IL | EXTERIOR CONSTRUCTION | PERMIT-BASED PROJECTS | PROJECT SCHEDULING | JOB COSTING | QUALITY CONTROL | TRADE COORDINATION | CLIENT SATISFACTION | LEADERSHIP | SAFETY | WRAP-UP & WARRANTY