General Manager (Des Moines District)
Looking to join one of the best mechanical and fire protection contractors in the United States? Join our team! Ahern has an exciting opportunity for a General Manager (Des Moines District)located inDes Moines, IA. We consistently rank as one of the top specialty contractors in Wisconsin, are in the top 15% of specialty contractors across the US and have received several regional workplace... excellence awards over the years for our outstanding commitment to our employees. Building our first-class reputation didn't happen by chance. It has developed since our inception in 1880 through our commitment to top-notch business practices, continuous improvement, and dedication to our number one asset: our employees. You owe it to yourself to find out what Ahern has to offer! Are you looking for an opportunity to use your demonstrated management capabilities/ experience to make a difference in a well-established, reputable and innovative company? Look no further than Ahern Fire Protection! Due to an internal move, Ahern, one of the leading specialty contractors (mechanical, fire protection and pipe fabrication) in the United States, has an exciting opportunity for a General Manager in our Des Moines, IA office. This division specializes in fire protection.We are searching for someone to lead a strong existing team of Sales, Preconstruction, Project Managers, Designers, Field Operations, and support team. How you will contribute: Leverage your strong people leadership, continuous improvement, strategic and visionary skills in this opportunity to drive overall success of our Des Moines Fire Protection business. Cultivate relationships across the functional teams, achieve growth goals by being operationally excellent while providing strong profitability. You will develop your annual business plan (both short-term and long-term), work towards achieving sales, profitability and income goals while managing the budget. You will also lead a team of 8 employees and indirectly oversee a team of 75+.There is minimal travel associated with this position.The General Manager will report directly to our Regional General Manager. What you need to qualify: The ideal candidate will have five plus years of related experience in the construction industry with demonstrated management/ leadership capabilities and sales acumen/experience. Ahern will help make the most of your Bachelor's degree (preferably in a business, construction, or engineering-related discipline) or equivalent work experience. You will also bring demonstrated profit and loss management knowledge. Exceptional ability to interact with customers and company management will be crucial. If you are ready to demonstrate this expertise, Ahern wants you! What's in it for you? Ahern has a commitment to excellence that extends beyond our outstanding customer satisfaction ratings and numerous safety awards. The Company extends this commitment by passing a significant amount of profits back to employees through bonus programs, and generous 401K match. Ahern has a health benefits package that ranks in the top 20% of all plans nationally. Ahern also has a wellness program that was designed to keep employees and their families happy and healthy. Significant investment in employee training programs, advancement opportunities, educational assistance, and flexible/remote work schedules have helped Ahern stand out above others in the industry.Experience for yourself why Ahern has been voted the Best Place to Work! Ahern is an Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages veterans, women, minorities, and disabled individuals to apply Apply Job!