General Manager - Civil Construction & Excavating

Job Description

Job Description

General Manager

General Manager - Civil Construction & Site Development

Position Overview
We are seeking an experienced General Manager to lead our civil construction and site development operations. The role is responsible for overall business performance, delivering profitable projects on time and to specification, maintaining the highest safety and quality standards, and building strong client and subcontractor relationships. The General Manager will provide strategic direction, manage operations and finances, and develop the team to support sustainable growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership and direction for civil construction and site development activities, aligning operations with company goals.
• Oversee day-to-day operations, including project delivery, resource allocation, scheduling and equipment management to ensure projects are completed on time, on budget and to specification.
• Manage financial performance: prepare budgets, monitor P&L, control costs, approve major expenditures and identify opportunities to improve profitability.
• Ensure strict compliance with health, safety and environmental regulations; promote a positive safety culture and lead incident response and investigations.
• Lead business development activities including client relationship management, tendering, estimating and contract negotiation to win and retain work.
• Recruit, mentor and manage senior staff and site teams; create development plans, set performance objectives and build a high-performing workforce.
• Coordinate with subcontractors, suppliers and stakeholders to ensure quality, timely delivery of materials and services and resolve disputes effectively.
• Implement quality assurance processes and continuous improvement initiatives to increase efficiency and reduce rework.
• Oversee equipment fleet maintenance, utilization and procurement planning to support project needs.
• Identify and manage project risks; implement mitigation strategies and ensure appropriate insurance and bonding are maintained.
• Report regularly to the board/owners on operational performance, project status, financial metrics and strategic initiatives.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8+ years of experience in civil construction or site development, with at least 3 years in a senior management or General Manager role.
• Proven hands-on experience in excavation, civil construction and site development projects.
• Strong commercial acumen with experience managing budgets, P&L responsibility, estimating and contract administration.
• Demonstrated ability to lead large, multi-site teams and manage subcontractors and suppliers.
• Comprehensive knowledge of workplace health and safety regulations and best practices in construction.
• Excellent communication, negotiation and stakeholder-management skills.
• Proficiency with project management and estimating software and standard business tools (MS Office).
• Valid drivers license; ability to travel to project sites as required.
• Strong problem-solving ability, high attention to detail and a commitment to quality and client satisfaction.

- For this position, you must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for sponsorship for a non-immigrant visa. This job was first posted by CyberCoders on 06/23/2026 and applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled or closed. Everforth CyberCoders is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, status as a crime victim, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Our hiring process includes AI screening for keywords and minimum qualifications, and a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. A human recruiter reviews all results. Click here for details on our virtual recruiter .  Everforth CyberCoders will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local law, including but not limited to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the California Fair Chance Act. Everforth CyberCoders is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. Individuals needing special assistance or an accommodation while seeking employment can contact a member of our Human Resources team at  View email address on ziprecruiter.com to make arrangements.

Salary

$100000 - $126000 USD per year