General Manager - Construction, Raleigh or Charlotte, NC

Job Description

Job Description

About The Erosion Company

The Erosion Company (TEC), headquartered in Woodstock, Georgia, is a leading erosion control contractor serving the construction, infrastructure, and renewable energy industries. With more than 25 years of experience, over 500 employees, and 120+ crews operating across the United States, TEC provides turnkey solutions including erosion and sediment control, stormwater management, site compliance, hydroseeding, site remediation, and environmental services. Having supported more than 150,000 projects, TEC is recognized for its comprehensive, one-stop-shop services that help clients maintain environmental compliance, avoid costly delays, and keep projects on schedule.

POSITION SUMMARY

Are you a driven leader who thrives on building teams, delivering results, and growing a business? As General Manager, you will have full ownership of the TEC market, leading operations, driving financial performance, developing talent, and expanding customer relationships. This is a high-impact leadership role where your decisions directly influence the success, growth, and profitability of the business.

The General Manager serves as the face of TEC within the market, championing a culture of safety, accountability, and operational excellence while motivating teams to perform at their highest level. You'll lead strategic growth initiatives, strengthen customer partnerships, optimize branch performance, and develop the next generation of leaders. If you're passionate about leading people, growing revenue, and making a measurable impact, this is an opportunity to build something great with an industry leader.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Leadership & Team Development

• Provide leadership and direction across all branches within the region, including branch managers, field and administrative teams.
• Hire, develop, and retain high-performing leaders and employees; conduct performance reviews, coaching conversations, and disciplinary actions as needed.
• Standardize best practices across branches and drive succession planning and professional development.

Operations & Financial Performance

• Oversee operations across all branches, ensuring projects are completed safely, on time and within budget.
• Own P&L performance for the region: manage budgets, forecasts, staffing, equipment, and resource allocation to maximize productivity and profitability.
• Monitor KPIs and operational metrics across branches, analyze trends, and implement corrective actions to drive continuous improvement.
• Partner with corporate teams to manage facilities, personnel, equipment, materials, and other company assets across the region.

Business Development & Customer Relations

• Partner with sales leadership to drive revenue growth, expand market share, and pursue new business opportunities.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with customers, developers, contractors, engineers, municipalities, industry associations, and regulatory agencies at each branch location.
• Represent TEC at customer meetings and industry events to strengthen the company's presence across the region.
• Resolve customer concerns and ensure consistent service quality, satisfaction, and retention.

Safety & Compliance

• Champion TEC's safety-first culture, ensuring compliance with company, OSHA, DOT, and environmental requirements.
• Ensure consistent compliance with TEC policies, guidelines, and operational standards.

QUALIFICATIONS & EDUCATION

• 6–10 years of progressive leadership experience in construction services, erosion control, site development, infrastructure, environmental services, or a related subcontractor environment.
• 5+ years of management experience with direct P&L responsibility for operations, personnel, and financial performance.
• Experience managing multiple locations, branches, or business units strongly preferred; comfortable operating across a distributed, multi-site footprint.
• Proven track record of driving revenue growth, improving profitability, and achieving operational excellence across teams.
• Strong business and financial acumen, including budgeting, forecasting, strategic planning, and KPI development.
• Effective leadership, coaching, and team-building skills, with a proven ability to motivate, develop, and retain high-performing teams across multiple locations.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of construction operations, project execution, and equipment management preferred.
• Working knowledge of OSHA, DOT, and related safety and regulatory requirements.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and business management software.
• Ability to travel extensively (50%+) across the region as business needs require.
• Bachelor's degree in business administration, Construction Management, Engineering, or related field preferred.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Combination of office, field, and customer site environments across multiple branch locations.
• Frequent interaction with employees, customers, contractors, and vendors.
• Extensive travel throughout the assigned region is required.
• Occasional evening or weekend work as business needs require.

Why Join TEC:

• As the nation's largest and most experienced erosion control contractor, TEC offers the opportunity to lead a growing multi-branch operation, develop high-performing teams, and make a direct impact on business success.

• Benefits Include:
• Competitive compensation package with performance-based incentives
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid Time Off and company holidays
• Career advancement opportunities
• Ongoing leadership development and training
• Car allowance (where applicable)

The Erosion Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer