General Manager

About Hermanson Company

Since 1979, Hermanson Company has been a distinguished mechanical services provider in the Puget Sound region, evolving from a family-owned sheet metal contractor into a full-service mechanical construction, design, and maintenance firm integral to the Seattle-area construction sector.

Hermanson cultivates a workplace where motivated, ethical professionals unite to achieve exceptional results, guided by core principles emphasizing client focus, familial values, character, teamwork, appreciation, and continuous learning and innovation.

Role Overview

The General Manager will oversee and coordinate business operations aligned with company goals, manage process improvements, formulate strategic initiatives, and optimize expenses to support company growth.

Responsibilities

• Exemplify integrity and uphold Hermanson's values, culture, and dedication to outstanding customer service.
• Provide strategic leadership and positioning for the Oregon division, ensuring organizational structures and resources deliver exceptional outcomes.
• Cultivate a reputation of excellence through client engagement, industry presence, and leadership.
• Assume accountability for safety, employee development, project management, client satisfaction, revenue, profitability, and long-term sustainability within the Oregon division.
• Develop and implement a rolling three-year strategic business plan targeting specific markets and customer segments under guidance of the Director of ODS.
• Identify market opportunities and revenue potentials in Owner Direct, Special Projects, and Service and Maintenance projects under $10 million.
• Set annual revenue, profit, and growth targets consistent with company objectives.
• Forge and nurture relationships with key stakeholders including clients, contractors, and industry influencers.
• Collaborate on marketing initiatives to support strategic growth plans.
• Lead pursuit strategies, proposal development, and customer engagement for major project opportunities.
• Manage project scope, equipment selection, and subcontractor coordination to ensure successful pursuits.
• Maintain high levels of customer advocacy and satisfaction from construction through project completion.
• Evaluate organizational capacity and resource needs to meet current and future project demands.
• Forecast and allocate internal and external resources to maximize operational efficiency.
• Drive organizational accountability through strategic planning, alignment, performance metrics, execution management, and continuous improvement.
• Oversee Owner Direct, Special Projects, and Service delivery while contributing to overall business unit strategies.
• Achieve revenue, profit, and margin targets as per business unit goals and leadership expectations.
• Develop stability, succession plans, and talent pipelines fostering growth, accountability, and high performance.
• Recruit, mentor, and advance employee development aligned with business unit goals, cultivating future leaders.
• Promote interdepartmental collaboration to ensure positive customer outcomes.
• Advocate for safety as a core priority, ensuring compliance with company policies and collaborating with Safety Director and executive roles to maintain safe work environments, including onsite visits involving potentially uneven or hazardous terrain.
• Partner with corporate support teams to obtain necessary resources and implement continuous improvement efforts enhancing operational effectiveness, customer satisfaction, and financial results.
• Attend regular leadership and forecasting meetings including monthly ECAC, bi-weekly collections, weekly management, sales, and business development meetings, and monthly one-on-ones with direct reports.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated leadership with ability to build, motivate, and align teams around shared objectives.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, strategic thinking, and organizational skills.
• Capability to process large volumes of detailed information rapidly.
• Experience in financial and strategic planning with attention to detail and strong work ethic.
• Proven ability to manage competing priorities and meet tight deadlines.
• Excellence in fostering trust-based relationships, setting clear goals, and cultivating a collaborative, result-driven environment.
• University or college degree in management or related field preferred.
• Minimum five years’ experience in the mechanical industry with at least seven years managing teams of over five direct reports.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary range between 140000 and 160000 USD annually, varying with qualifications and experience.
• Competitive pay with bonus potential.
• Medical, dental, vision coverage with low or no premiums.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with discretionary company match.
• Paid time off including vacation, sick leave, and holidays.
• Disability income protection and life insurance for employees and eligible dependents.
• Optional critical illness and accident insurance plans.
• Opportunities for career advancement, in-house training, certificate and tuition reimbursement.
• Wellness programs and Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

Additional Information

This role is not eligible for employment visa sponsorship. Hermanson Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity and inclusion without discrimination based on legally protected categories. Employment decisions are based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs.