General Manager

Confidential General Manager – Regional Fire & Life Safety OperationsLocation: New England Position Type: Full-Time Compensation: Competitive base salary and performance-based compensation, commensurate with experienceAbout the Opportunity: A growing regional fire and life safety company is seeking an experienced General Manager to lead a multi-line business across service operations, fire suppression, electronic security, intercommunication, installation, and enterprise sales. This is a significant leadership opportunity for an experienced operator who can take ownership of business performance, develop high-performing teams, grow strategic customer relationships, and help shape the next phase of a successful regional platform.The General Manager will serve as the senior regional business leader and will be accountable for P&L performance, revenue growth, gross margin, EBITDA contribution, customer relationships, operational performance, and team development across multiple business lines. This role is well suited for an experienced leader who is equally comfortable reviewing financial performance, developing enterprise relationships, removing operational barriers, and walking a job site with field teams.What You Will LeadBusiness Performance & P&L OwnershipEnterprise Sales & Strategic AccountsOperational LeadershipCulture & Leadership DevelopmentPlatform Growth & CollaborationRequirementsHow Success Will Be Measured: Success in this role will be measured through: year-over-year revenue and regional business growth, gross margin performance across service, suppression, and installation, enterprise account retention and expansion, EBITDA contribution, employee retention and leadership bench strength, customer satisfaction, and operational performance.What We're Looking For: Experience 10+ years of experience in fire-life safety, fire suppression, low-voltage security, or a related specialty contracting environment. Deep experience in fire-life safety is strongly preferred. Construction or contracting experience is a meaningful differentiator. 5+ years of experience in senior general management, regional leadership, or equivalent P&L responsibility. Demonstrated success growing a multi-line service business organically and through strategic account development. Proven experience building and leading high-performing operational and sales teams. Technical & Industry Knowledge Working knowledge of fire alarm, fire suppression, electronic security, and intercommunication systems. Ability to lead credibly with technicians, customers, contractors, and Authorities Having Jurisdiction. Familiarity with NFPA 72, NFPA 25, NFPA 101, and the New England regulatory environment. Experience working with unionized labor, including union contracts, grievance procedures, and labor relations. Comfort with field service management platforms and business reporting tools. Education Bachelor's degree preferred or required, depending on experience. Equivalent directly relevant industry and leadership experience may be considered.Leadership Profile: The ideal candidate is: an operator-first leader who is equally comfortable reviewing a P&L and walking a job site. A strong relationship builder with enterprise clients, general contractors, property owners, and strategic partners. A direct communicator who establishes clear expectations and accountability. A strategic thinker who can connect financial performance to operational execution. A leader who develops people and builds a strong management bench. Comfortable operating in a growing, entrepreneurial environment where decisions have a direct impact on the business.Why This Opportunity: This is an opportunity to take meaningful ownership of a growing regional business and help shape its next stage of development. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to influence: business growth strategy, enterprise customer relationships, operational performance, leadership development, organizational structure, new market and service opportunities. This is more than a branch management position. It is an opportunity for an experienced fire and life safety or specialty contracting leader to help lead and grow a complex, multi-line regional business.Confidential Search: This search is being conducted confidentially. Additional information regarding the company, leadership structure, location, and compensation package will be shared with qualified candidates during the interview process. To be considered, please submit your resume and a brief overview of your leadership experience, including the size and scope of the business or P&L you have managed.