General Manager – Skilled Trades
Location: Fishkill, NY (In-Person, Daily)
Compensation: $150K–$170K base + Bonus | OTE $180K–$250K
Reports to: Market Area President (NY Metro)
Type: Full-time | High-Ownership Role | Path to MAP (Market Area President)
Sector: Skilled Trades (HVAC, Plumbing, Electrical)
About the Company
This private equity-backed skilled trades platform is growing aggressively across the U.S. through organic growth and M&A. The company is now operating at a billion-dollar scale and is on a mission to elevate the trades by building great businesses that take care of their people and customers.
The Opportunity
This is a rare opportunity to run a $20M+ full P&L business from day one, with the autonomy of a CEO and the growth runway of a high-performance platform. You’ll have control of all the levers — sales, operations, hiring, financials — and the ability to shape the business through both organic and inorganic growth.
You’ll lead a team of 60+ across three trades (HVAC, Plumbing, Electrical) with four direct manager reports. With a $7M tuck-in acquisition already under LOI and 15–20% organic growth expected in 2026, the business is on track to cross $30M in P&L within 12 months.
This role offers a path to Market Area President within 2–3 years and will play a key part in expanding the company's footprint in the NY Metro area.
What You’ll Do
Full P&L + Operational Leadership
Own all KPIs and drive profitability across a $20M+ multi-trade business
Lead a team of 60+, including four direct management-level reports
Oversee field ops, customer service, sales performance, and budgeting
Manage key metrics: revenue, avg. invoice, customer satisfaction, retention, eNPS
Team Development + Culture Building
Build a culture of ownership, accountability, and 5-star service
Inspire followership through charismatic, visible leadership
Hire, mentor, and develop high-performing field and office teams
Foster a blue-collar, mission-driven team ethos
Strategic Growth Execution
Execute on tuck-in M&A integrations (starting with a $7M deal in Q1 2026)
Lead the growth of an early-stage Electrical division
Drive 15–20% YoY organic growth across core services
Identify and act on local market expansion opportunities
You’d Be a Great Fit If You Have:
A leadership mindset with strong character and “meat-eater” mentality
Experience owning KPIs, managing a team, and ideally a P&L
Deep respect for the trades and ability to lead blue-collar teams
Grit, charisma, and the ability to inspire followership
Strong business acumen: financial, strategic, and operational IQ
Military leadership background (platoon/company level) highly valued
Bachelor’s degree required; MBA a plus
Proficiency with Excel, PowerPoint, and tools like ServiceTitan
Bonus Points For:
Prior experience in field services, construction, or trades-based business
Veterans with experience in Special Operations or Company Command
Background in finance, consulting, or ops.
Former college athletes or proven leaders in high-pressure environments
Why This Role Stands Out
Unprecedented responsibility and autonomy from day one
Real ownership: run your own business with big-league backing
Career accelerator: clear path to MAP and other regional leadership roles
Meaningful impact: build teams, grow P&L, and change lives through trades
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