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Irex Contracting Group lists this General Manager opportunity in saint peters, Missouri. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Position Title: General Manager
Reports to: Area President
FLSA: Salaried, Exempt
Revision Date: 9/2025
Current job opportunities are posted here as they become available.
Position Summary:
The General Manager is accountable for the operations and financial results of a branch profit center. This position is responsible for managing a team of office and field employees, developing long-term customer and supplier relationships, and overseeing core business processes including safety, sales, estimating, project execution, and collections.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Fully implement the company safety program and be responsible for a safe workplace
Hire, develop, and manage branch personnel, delegating responsibilities to them as appropriate
Promote harmonious labor relations
Develop strategic plans and budgets that drive both short-term and long-term success of branch operations, branch personnel, and the overall company
Build a reputation in the local market as a preferred contractor that can be trusted to perform quality work, provide attentive customer service, and follow through on commitments
Oversee the sales strategy for the market, concentrating on the selection of quality customers and decisions about what kind of work to perform and how to price and pursue opportunities
Ensure the successful execution of all jobs, in terms of safety, quality, schedule, and profitability
Prepare and review high-risk bids with the Area President and other company leadership as required
Supervise change order pricing and documentation of changes and impacts in a timely manner
Ensure that monthly billings are completed accurately and timely
Ensure that receivables are collected timely and that bad debt write-offs are minimized
Ensure that branch operations are administered efficiently and effectively
Ensure that all branch personnel follow company policies and procedures
Ensure that job and employee documentation is organized and retained per company policy
Oversee monthly profit recognition for the branch, in collaboration with corporate accounting
Ensure that estimating rates and labor studies for the branch are kept current
Skills and Abilities:
Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate effectively
Self-motivated with the ability to work independently
Good problem-solving skills
Strong organizational skills with attention to detail
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to prioritize tasks and work under time constraints to meet deadlines
Previous sales experience in commercial and/or industrial contracting
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, with good attention to detail
Proficiency with estimating software and other relevant software tools
Ability to interpret drawings, architectural/mechanical plans, and flow diagrams
Familiarity with construction project management practices
Familiarity with construction contracts, change orders, and related construction documentation
Education/Experience:
High school diploma or equivalent
At least 7+ years of estimating or construction management experience
Travel:
Occasional travel may be required, as needed, to job sites and various business meetings.
The duties and responsibilities described above are not a comprehensive list. Additional tasks may be assigned to the employee from time to time; the scope of the job may change as necessitated by business demands.
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Worksite address
saint peters, MO, 63376, US
Who can apply
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