General Manager

American Restoration

$90K — $120K *
Real Estate & Construction
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of experience in restoration, construction, or a related field.
  • Proven ability to own P&L and demonstrate financial literacy.
  • Experience managing field crews and subcontractors in a production environment.
  • Strong knowledge of insurance claims processes; proficiency in Xactimate is a plus.
  • Prior experience in a branch or general management role is preferred, emphasizing results over title.
  • Preferred certifications include IICRC certifications: WRT, ASD, FSRT.

Responsibilities

  • Drive annual brand revenue targets aligned with company growth objectives.
  • Manage branch-level EBITDA, job costing, and operating expenses efficiently.
  • Report financial performance transparently to executive leadership.
  • Oversee multi-crew field operations in restoration and reconstruction.
  • Ensure timely and quality delivery of projects within budget.
  • Build relationships with insurance carriers and key referral sources.
  • Recruit, develop, and retain staff while setting clear performance expectations.

Benefits

  • Performance bonus tied to Brand Revenue and EBITDA performance.
  • Vehicle allowance covered in payroll.
  • Access to operational support and resources from the ARO platform.
  • Ongoing leadership development opportunities through the ARO network.
Full Job Description
Position Overview

The General Manager is a senior operational leader responsible for the full P&L performance of one or more branch locations within a restoration and construction services company. This role owns revenue production, field workforce management, client and carrier relationships, and branch-level EBITDA delivery.

The GM is accountable for outcomes, not just activities - and is measured on what the business produces, not time in seat.

This role manages the full annual Brand revenue with complete P&L accountability across all operations. Compensation is benchmarked to revenue scope and market, with a performance bonus tied to Brand Revenue and EBITDA performance.

Key Responsibilities

Financial & P&L Accountability

  • Own and drive annual brand revenue targets in alignment with company growth objectives
  • Manage branch-level EBITDA, job costing, and operating expenses
  • Report financial performance to executive leadership with accuracy and transparency


Operations & Field Management

  • Oversee multi-crew field operations across mitigation, restoration, and reconstruction divisions
  • Ensure projects are delivered on time, on budget, and to quality standards
  • Manage subcontractor relationships, equipment utilization, and job scheduling


Business Development & Carrier Relations

  • Build and maintain relationships with insurance carriers, adjusters, and third-party administrators
  • Drive referral source development across property managers, real estate professionals, and commercial accounts
  • Represent the company in the local market as the primary face of the brand


Team Leadership

  • Recruit, develop, and retain production, estimating, and administrative staff
  • Set performance expectations and hold teams accountable through clear KPIs
  • Foster a culture of urgency, ownership, and professionalism


Multi-Location Operations (where applicable)

  • Manage P&L and operational execution across two or more geographic markets simultaneously
  • Coordinate resources, staffing, and client relationships across branch locations


Qualifications

Experience

5+ years in restoration, construction, or a related field

Financial

Demonstrated P&L ownership and financial literacy

Field Operations

Experience managing field crews and subcontractors in a production environment

Insurance

Strong working knowledge of insurance claims processes and carrier relationships; Xactimate proficiency a plus

Management

Prior branch or general management experience preferred; scope and results weighted more heavily than title

Certifications

IICRC certifications preferred: WRT, ASD, FSRT

Compensation

Base salary is benchmarked to revenue scope and market, with a performance bonus tied to Brand EBITDA, Brand Revenue, and Platform EBITDA attainment. Total compensation is designed to reward GMs who build profitable, growing operations.

Base Salary

Benchmarked to market & revenue scope

Guaranteed • paid bi-weekly

Performance Bonus

Target: 30% of base salary

50% Brand EBITDA attainment

40% Brand Revenue attainment

10% Platform EBITDA accelerator

Vehicle Allowance

$___/mo, paid with payroll

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