General Manager – PE-Backed Plumbing & HVAC Company
Location: Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Company Overview:
Our client is a private equity-backed platform consolidating home services providers across the United States. With 30+ partner brands and a rapidly expanding footprint, they are committed to operational excellence, customer satisfaction, and building a high-performance leadership team. Their executive leaders are experienced PE operators, and past General Manager hires have included high-performing military veterans with strong leadership skills and next-level execution abilities.
The Opportunity:
As the General Manager, you will lead a $15M plumbing business in Fort Lauderdale, overseeing all aspects of operations, growth, and customer experience. This location has a growing HVAC division you will oversee as well. You will have full P&L ownership and be responsible for scaling the business, optimizing performance, and driving profitability. This role is an exceptional opportunity for a results-oriented leader to make a significant impact within a high-growth, PE-backed environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Own and manage a $15M+ P&L across three locations, driving business growth and financial performance.
- Develop and execute strategic plans to expand market share, improve efficiency, and maximize profitability.
- Lead a team of managers and frontline employees, fostering a culture of performance, accountability, and continuous improvement.
- Oversee service delivery, customer experience, and operational execution to ensure best-in-class results.
- Identify, recruit, and develop top talent, ensuring strong leadership at all levels.
- Champion a customer-centric approach, prioritizing service excellence and long-term relationships.
- Ensure compliance with all relevant regulations, industry standards, and safety protocols.
Qualifications:
- 5+ years of leadership experience, preferably in the home services industry or a related field.
- Strong business acumen with a proven track record of driving growth and profitability.
- Prior P&L ownership with experience managing multi-location operations.
- Exceptional leadership and team-building skills with the ability to motivate and inspire others.
- Strong financial management expertise, including budgeting and performance analysis.
- Outstanding strategic thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
- Experience leveraging technology and data to drive operational efficiencies.
- Knowledge of home services industry regulations is a plus.
Interpersonal Qualifications:
- Change agent with the ability to influence and drive improvement across all levels.
- Customer-first mindset with a passion for building strong employee and partner relationships.
- Highly organized, with the ability to execute quickly while maintaining attention to detail.
- Integrity-driven leader with a high personal standard for performance.
Why You’ll Want to Work Here:
- Values-Driven Culture – "We Win Together," "Today Not Tomorrow," and "Performance Not Politics."
- Performance-Based Compensation – Your success directly drives your earnings.
- High-Growth Environment – Operate with startup speed backed by institutional investment.
- Career Development – Leadership training and internal growth opportunities.
- Continuous Learning – Education stipends available for professional development.
Compensation & Benefits:
- Base Salary: $165K-$175K
- Bonus: Up to 80%
- Benefits: Industry-leading comprehensive benefits package (medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with company match)