President / General Manager - Bridge Industry Equipment & Support Services

Job Description

Job description:

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Travel: Extensive travel across operating territories and new markets Employment

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Type: Full-Time

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Position Summary

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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.

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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.

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This is a hands-on leadership position requiring a strong combination of business development, operational management, people leadership, and asset management.

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Key Responsibilities

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• Provide overall leadership and management of the business and its multi-state operations.
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• Develop and execute strategic plans to increase revenue, profitability, and market share.
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• Lead business development and sales efforts to identify and secure new customers and projects.
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• Build and maintain relationships with bridge contractors, heavy civil contractors, infrastructure companies, and other key customers.
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• Oversee daily operations and ensure equipment and personnel are effectively deployed to meet customer requirements.
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• Manage, develop, and retain employees, field personnel, operators, and management teams.
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• Oversee the company's equipment fleet and other assets, including utilization, maintenance, deployment, and replacement.
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• Identify opportunities to improve equipment utilization, operational efficiency, and profitability.
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• Develop and execute the company's expansion strategy into the Southern U.S.
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• Monitor budgets, operating costs, margins, and overall financial performance.
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• Establish performance goals and ensure accountability across the organization.
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• Negotiate and maintain key customer and vendor relationships.
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• Ensure compliance with safety requirements, company policies, and applicable regulations.
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• Work closely with ownership to establish long-term business objectives and growth strategies.
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• Travel regularly to customer locations, operating sites, and new markets as required.
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Qualifications

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• 7+ years of progressive management or executive leadership experience.
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• Experience in equipment rental, heavy civil construction, bridge construction, infrastructure services, or a related industry.
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• Proven track record of business development and revenue growth.
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• Experience managing multi-state operations.
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• Strong experience managing people, field operations, equipment, and company assets.
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• Understanding of equipment utilization, fleet management, maintenance, and deployment.
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• Strong financial and business management skills, including budgeting and P&L responsibility.
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• Demonstrated ability to develop new markets and expand an established business.
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• Excellent leadership, communication, negotiation, and decision-making skills.
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• Ability to work in a hands-on, entrepreneurial environment.
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• Willingness to travel extensively throughout the Northeast and Southern U.S.
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Preferred Qualifications

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• Experience working directly with bridge contractors, DOT projects, heavy highway construction, or transportation infrastructure.
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• Established relationships within the bridge and heavy civil construction industry.
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• Experience managing a manned equipment rental or field-support services business.
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• Previous experience expanding operations into new geographic markets.
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Key Areas of Responsibility

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• Business Development
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• Generate new business and expand existing customer relationships.
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• Identify new markets, customers, and revenue opportunities.
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Operations

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• Oversee daily operations across 8 states.
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• Ensure efficient deployment of personnel and equipment.
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People Management

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• Recruit, develop, motivate, and retain a strong workforce.
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• Establish performance expectations and accountability.
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Asset Management

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• Maximize equipment utilization and availability.
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• Oversee maintenance, deployment, and capital planning.
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Growth & Expansion

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• Lead the company's expansion into the Southern U.S.
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• Develop and execute market-entry strategies.
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Ideal Candidate

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The ideal candidate is an entrepreneurial, hands-on business leader who can take ownership of both the commercial and operational sides of the organization.

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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.

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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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Work Location:

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 In person