A Day in the life of a General Manager.A day in the life of a General Manager involves guiding the division's daily operations while keeping long-range goals in focus. The day often begins with reviewing sales, construction, land, and purchasing activity to understand performance and identify where support or adjustments may be needed. From there, the GM meets with department leaders to align on priorities, discuss progress on the business plan, and address any operational challenges that could affect quality, customer experience, or cycle time. Market awareness is a steady part of the role-monitoring local trends, evaluating competitive activity, and considering how upcoming opportunities may influence land strategy or future community planning. Throughout the day, the GM works to strengthen the division's team by coaching leaders, supporting hiring decisions, and fostering relationships with trade partners, brokers, and other external stakeholders. Strategic planning sessions, financial reviews, and collaboration with the broader leadership team round out the work, all with a focus on improving execution and positioning the division for continued success while upholding Stanley Martin's Mission, Vision, and Values.
Technical Tools Used Daily- Microsoft Office Suite
- SharePoint
- Looker
What is Stanley Martin looking for ?The ideal General Manager candidate brings strong business instincts and the ability to adopt companywide processes while uniting teams around shared goals. This person shows enthusiasm for the homebuilding industry and creates clarity and momentum around business objectives and change initiatives. They work as a team player who can bring different departments together, build strong relationships internally and externally, and communicate in a way that inspires confidence and alignment across the division.
Must Haves- Bachelor's degree required (business, finance, construction or related field)
- MBA preferred, but not required
- Minimum 8 years homebuilding experience required. Experience should be in at least 2 different areas of the business (i.e., sales and production OR purchasing and finance)
- Experience in a "leader of leaders" role
- Demonstrated ability to read and interpret financial statements, manage budgets, and understand the financial implications of operational decisions
Nice to Haves - Broader cross-functional exposure beyond two disciplines
- Experience leading through organizational change or process adoption
- A track record of building high-performing teams across multiple departments
What's In It For Me: - Access to competitively priced, high-quality health care options through Aetna, MetLife and EyeMed, along with employer-paid Short Term and Long Term disability, basic life and AD&D insurance (including employee-paid life, Legal Resources, and Aflac supplemental options)
- Plan for the future by investing in a 401(K), with up to $5K employer match, invest even more with our Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Put your family first with benefits, including 3 weeks of paid parental leave and a Flexible Spending Account (FSA) for dependent care
- 12 weeks of paid maternity leave through our Short-Term Disability Plan
- Receive well-rounded wellness benefits, including free and low-cost mental health resources and support services through our Employee Assistance Program
- Continue your education with tuition and certification reimbursement
- Rest and relax with 15 days of vacation (increases with tenure) and 6 days of paid sick leave
- Protect yourself from identity theft or travel mishaps with our no-cost coverage
- Receive great discounts on buying a Stanley Martin home and discounts with our partners in mortgage and title services as well as cell phone service through Verizon
- Get access to your paycheck early with an advanced pay option through Dayforce Wallet
- Support local charities that are important to you through our Giving Back Program; with up to $250 match, 8 hours leave and more
