General Manager / Operations Manager - Construction
Demand Investments
We're a small construction company looking for a hands-on General Manager to run day-to-day operations. This is a high-impact role for someone who thrives under pressure, likes ownership, and can keep jobs, crews, and budgets on track - even when things get chaotic.
What you'll do
- Oversee daily operations across active job sites, crews, and schedules
- Manage budgets, vendor and subcontractor relationships, and material/supply logistics
- Hire, train, and lead field and office staff
- Track job costs, KPIs, and report directly to the directors
- Handle escalations, scheduling conflicts, and on-site issues calmly and decisively
- Improve systems and processes as we scale
What we're looking for
- 3+ years in construction operations, project management, or a similar leadership role
- Strong organizational and people-management skills
- Comfortable working in Xero and pulling/reading financial reports
- Level-headed under pressure - able to navigate tough conversations, tight deadlines, and stressful situations without losing composure
- Self-starter who solves problems without hand-holding
- Small-business mentality - no task too small
