General Manager – Electrical/Construction Operations

Job Overview

General Manager – Electrical/Construction Operations

Location: Eastern Iowa (Dubuque/Dyersville region)
Salary: $75,000–$125,000+ DOE
Hiring Through: Specialized Recruiting Group – Dubuque
Contact: Molly Wand – Molly.Wand@expresspros.com

A well-established contractor in Eastern Iowa is seeking an experienced General Manager to oversee day-to-day operations, financial performance, and team leadership within a specialty construction environment. This is a key leadership role supporting company growth, strategic planning, safety, and operational excellence.

What You’ll Do

• Lead all daily operational activities across multiple projects and teams

• Oversee scheduling, manpower planning, and project execution

• Ensure safety programs, training, and compliance standards are met

• Manage budgets, profitability, job costing, and financial reporting

• Support estimating and bidding strategy

• Build and maintain client, vendor, and partner relationships

• Guide workforce development, hiring, training, and evaluations

• Analyze project performance and implement process improvements

What We’re Looking For

• Strong experience in electrical, construction, or industrial project operations

• Proven leadership in managing multiple teams or departments

• Background in budgeting, forecasting, job costing, and operational KPIs

• Ability to supervise managers, foremen, and project teams

• Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities