General Manager (56144)

General Manager

C&W Meter Proving Services, a wholly owned subsidiary of Applied Technical Services, LLC (ATS), is a trusted partner in custody transfer and mission-critical flow measurement. Equipped with a diverse range of meter proving capabilities tools, we deliver precise, reliable meter proving solutions both in the field and in our facilities. Our commitment to selecting the right tools for every job drives our success—and ensures the highest level of accuracy and client satisfaction.

ATS is a leading provider of critical testing, inspection, certification, and compliance services. ATS serves clients across a diverse set of large and stable end markets including manufacturing, power generation, aerospace, medical, and defense. ATS was founded in 1967 and is headquartered in Marietta, GA. Today the Company employs nearly 2,100 team members in over 95 locations across the United States.

Together, C&W Meter Proving Services and ATS advance a shared mission to create a safe and reliable world through precise technical and professional services.

Reporting to the Regional Director, the General Manager operates the C&W Meter Service business and is responsible for actively driving growth and profitability of its four locations across the U.S. The GM collaborates with the operations team and other leaders to set priorities, plan for growth, and make sure the right people and resources are in place. This role includes both strategic leadership and engagement with customers, and it requires a hands-on leader who can influence and lead multiple teams, cultivating a culture of safety, ownership, and high-quality work.

Responsibilities:

• Own the company's P&L including building guide the annual budget, tracking results, managing overhead, and handle collections when needed.
• Lead day-to-day operations to hit financial targets and deliver consistent, high-quality results.
• Use strong financial judgment to turn plans into action, balancing near-term results with long-term value.
• Develop, implement, and improve the sales process to help the team win and retain customers.
• Help negotiate and manage master service agreements with key customers.
• Manage capital projects from early planning through startup and handoff.
• Work with the operations team to keep overhead spending under control.
• Provide leadership and the development of department staff through setting goals and objectives; identifying and arranging appropriate training and career development opportunities for employees at all levels; encouraging teamwork and sharing of best practices; fostering an environment of innovation and technical excellence; and planning the succession of employees with the skills to meet future company and customer needs.
• Build a respectful, supportive workplace where people take ownership, work well together, and deliver results.
• Connect and communicate with team members regularly to foster a positive environment and an engaged workforce
• Lead improvements that support growth and seamless operations
• Communicate clearly, involve the right people, and follow through to sustain organizational change with minimal disruption.
• Lead safety efforts and make sure work follows company policies, customer requirements, and all applicable laws—on site and off site.
• Partner with corporate support functions including Finance and Accounting, HR, IT, Safety and Legal.
• Build strong working relationships across the team, the company, and the industry, and stay current on the skills needed to do the job well.

Required Experience and Skills

The successful candidate should be excited by opportunities to add value to our clients. Strong communication skills, collaboration and courage to challenge the status quo will be critical to success in this role.

• BS degree in Mechanical Engineering, Petroleum Engineering, or Business and/or equivalent industry specific experience.

• 10+ years of people management experience.

• 5+ years of P&L responsibility at $8-15M topline.

• Experience in running multiple remote locations.

• Change leader with demonstrated success driving organizational change (e.g., restructuring, integration, process transformation, or cultural evolution) and influencing stakeholders to ensure adoption.

• Strong business and financial acumen; able to connect operational decisions to P&L performance, customer value, and strategic objectives.

• Proven ability to build and sustain a positive, mutually supportive, performance-driven culture that promotes accountability, collaboration, and results.

• Track record of developing leaders and teams, setting clear expectations, coaching performance, and building succession.

• Skilled communicator who can align diverse stakeholders through periods of change using credibility, transparency, and collaboration.

• High-integrity, dependable, hands-on leader; proactive, confident, and strongly results-oriented.

• Experience in industrial services/end markets; strong understanding of customer drivers and operating constraints.

• Demonstrated success driving growth—leading sales efforts, developing accounts, and expanding into new markets or services.

• Able to operate effectively in a cross-functional, matrix environment; excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills.

Certificates or Licenses Required: • Valid Driver's License

Physical Requirements: Associates must have the ability to perform the following physical demands for extended periods of time without assistance.

• Maneuvering to and around equipment
• Bending, kneeling, stooping, and reaching
• Climbing stepstools or ladders
• Lifting and moving equipment weighing up to 50 pounds
• Transporting to various locations within customer site

Work Environment: Work is performed primarily in an office environment with limited privacy and exposure to noise from others conducting business. The remainder of work is performed on job sites in the field, driving to and from the worksite. Associates may be exposed to hazardous equipment, toxic substances, noise from equipment, and depending on external weather conditions, wind, rain, cold, and heat. Associates may be required to work in excess of 8 hours a day and/or 40 hours per week. Up to 50% travel required for this position depending on need.