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Job description
Travel: Extensive travel across operating territories and new markets Employment
Position Summary
We are seeking an experienced President / General Manager to lead and oversee all aspects of a growing equipment rental and support services business serving the bridge construction industry throughout the Northeast United States.
The company currently operates across 8 states and is looking to expand its footprint into the Southern U.S. The successful candidate will be responsible for driving business growth while overseeing day-to-day operations, employees, equipment, assets, customers, and financial performance.
This is a hands-on leadership position requiring a strong combination of business development, operational management, people leadership, and asset management.
Key Responsibilities
Provide overall leadership and management of the business and its multi-state operations.
Develop and execute strategic plans to increase revenue, profitability, and market share.
Lead business development and sales efforts to identify and secure new customers and projects.
Build and maintain relationships with bridge contractors, heavy civil contractors, infrastructure companies, and other key customers.
Oversee daily operations and ensure equipment and personnel are effectively deployed to meet customer requirements.
Manage, develop, and retain employees, field personnel, operators, and management teams.
Oversee the company's equipment fleet and other assets, including utilization, maintenance, deployment, and replacement.
Identify opportunities to improve equipment utilization, operational efficiency, and profitability.
Develop and execute the company's expansion strategy into the Southern U.S.
Monitor budgets, operating costs, margins, and overall financial performance.
Establish performance goals and ensure accountability across the organization.
Negotiate and maintain key customer and vendor relationships.
Ensure compliance with safety requirements, company policies, and applicable regulations.
Work closely with ownership to establish long-term business objectives and growth strategies.
Travel regularly to customer locations, operating sites, and new markets as required.
Qualifications
7+ years of progressive management or executive leadership experience.
Experience in equipment rental, heavy civil construction, bridge construction, infrastructure services, or a related industry.
Proven track record of business development and revenue growth.
Experience managing multi-state operations.
Strong experience managing people, field operations, equipment, and company assets.
Understanding of equipment utilization, fleet management, maintenance, and deployment.
Strong financial and business management skills, including budgeting and P&L responsibility.
Demonstrated ability to develop new markets and expand an established business.
Excellent leadership, communication, negotiation, and decision‑making skills.
Ability to work in a hands‑on, entrepreneurial environment.
Willingness to travel extensively throughout the Northeast and Southern U.S.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience working directly with bridge contractors, DOT projects, heavy highway construction, or transportation infrastructure.
Established relationships within the bridge and heavy civil construction industry.
Experience managing a manned equipment rental or field‑support services business.
Previous experience expanding operations into new geographic markets.
Key Areas of Responsibility
Business Development
Generate new business and expand existing customer relationships.
Identify new markets, customers, and revenue opportunities.
Operations
Oversee daily operations across 8 states.
Ensure efficient deployment of personnel and equipment.
People Management
Recruit, develop, motivate, and retain a strong workforce.
Establish performance expectations and accountability.
Asset Management
Maximize equipment utilization and availability.
Oversee maintenance, deployment, and capital planning.
Growth & Expansion
Lead the company's expansion into the Southern U.S.
Develop and execute market-entry strategies.
Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate is an entrepreneurial, hands‑on business leader who can take ownership of both the commercial and operational sides of the organization.
A strong candidate may currently be a President, General Manager, VP of Operations, Regional Vice President, Division Manager, Business Unit Manager, or Operations Director within equipment rental, bridge construction, heavy civil, infrastructure, or a related industry.
The successful candidate will be equally comfortable winning new business, managing people, overseeing assets, solving operational challenges, and driving company growth.
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Worksite address
new hartford, CT, 06057, US
Who can apply
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