General Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Location: Houston, TX

Clear is seeking an experienced General Manager to lead our Civil Earthwork and Site Development operations . This individual will oversee a large team responsible for earthwork, grading, underground utilities, paving coordination, and overall project execution across multiple commercial and industrial developments.

This position is for a proven leader, not simply an experienced construction manager.

What We're Looking For

• Proven experience leading a large civil earthwork/site development organization.
• Strong business acumen with the ability to manage operations, people, schedules, budgets, and profitability.
• A servant leader who develops people, builds trust, and creates accountability.
• Calm under pressure with the ability to make sound, rational decisions—even in difficult situations.
• High emotional intelligence with excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Team-oriented leader who values collaboration over ego and understands that the best decisions often come from the collective experience of the team.
• A problem solver who is willing to compromise when appropriate while maintaining high standards.
• Someone who embraces ownership, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Competitive by nature with a desire to build a best-in-class operation while maintaining humility and professionalism.

Responsibilities

• Lead all operational aspects of the civil earthwork/site development division.
• Develop and mentor project managers, superintendents, and field leadership.
• Drive safety, quality, production, customer satisfaction, and financial performance.
• Establish clear expectations, create accountability, and foster a culture of teamwork and continuous improvement.
• Partner with estimating and business development to support sustainable growth.
• Build strong relationships with clients, subcontractors, suppliers, and internal departments.
• Make timely, well-reasoned decisions based on facts, not emotion.
• Champion Clear’s values while helping build a culture where people enjoy coming to work and winning together.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive leadership experience in heavy civil, earthwork, or site development.
• Demonstrated success managing multiple large-scale projects and teams simultaneously.
• Strong understanding of estimating, project management, scheduling, equipment utilization, and financial performance.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• History of building high-performing teams and developing future leaders.

The Right Candidate

We're looking for someone who is confident but humble, competitive without ego, and decisive without being reactive. The right leader earns respect through consistency, integrity, and sound judgment. They understand that great companies are built by great people and believe success comes from developing teams—not creating followers.