FUNCTIONAL ROLEL&L Metal Fabrication is seeking an experienced General Manager to oversee daily shop and field operations, ensuring efficiency, productivity, and accountability across all projects.
The General Manager serves as the primary link between executive leadership and shop and field operations. This individual is responsible for overseeing project execution, maintaining schedules and budgets, and ensuring high standards of quality, safety, and performance. The role includes supervising the Shop Manager, coordinating with Project Managers, and maintaining effective communication with Field Crew Leaders.
The ideal candidate is a seasoned professional with at least 10 years of hands-on experience in construction and metal fabrication. This individual must demonstrate strong leadership, technical knowledge, and operational expertise, with the ability to assess project progress, interpret blueprints, monitor budgets, resolve operational challenges, and provide leadership with accurate, timely updates on overall operations.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES- Act as the primary liaison between executives and shop/field operations.
- Supervise the Shop Manager, Project Managers, and Field Crew Leaders.
- Monitor project status, budgets, schedules, and deliverables; provide timely reporting to executives.
- Conduct regular site visits to evaluate progress, verify percent complete, and resolve issues.
- Coordinate fabrication and field needs to keep projects on track.
- Review drawings, blueprints, and shop drawings to ensure compliance with design intent.
- Implement and manage job tracking systems, workflows, and operational reporting.
- Lead operational meetings and enforce accountability across teams.
- Uphold safety standards and ensure OSHA compliance across all job sites.
- Occasionally assist with hands-on work (fabrication/welding) if required.
- Support hiring, training, and performance management of shop and field leadership staff.
RequirementsRequired Qualifications - Minimum 10 years' experience in construction, fabrication, or millwright operations.
- Strong background in welding and metal fabrication.
- Demonstrated ability to manage both shop and field operations.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and job tracking/project management software.
- Ability to interpret technical drawings and specifications.
- Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
- Willingness to travel to job sites (all within hours of Tontitown).
Preferred Qualifications - Degree in construction management, engineering, or related field.
- Certifications such as PMP, CWI, or OSHA.
- Experience with Lean manufacturing or continuous improvement.
- Familiarity with AWS codes and fabrication standards.
Performance Indicators - Projects completed on schedule and within budget.
- Clear and timely communication between executives, shop, and field.
- Accurate job tracking and reporting systems in place.
- High quality and safety standards consistently maintained.
- Reduced downtime and improved coordination across operations.
Benefits- Medical, Dental, Vision and Supplemental Insurance after 60 days of full-time employment (50% company paid for employee only)
- 40 hours of PTO after one year of full-time employment
- 7 Paid days off
- Profit Sharing Plan after one year of full-time employment
- Annual reviews and raises
