General Manager – Leadership Expansion Program

Groundwork USA

Groundworks, a foundation repair and water management company, develops leaders through a six-month program. Preparing them to manage onsite branches and drive customer, sales, and profitability results.

Posted 8/5/2026full-timeVirginia Beach • Florida, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in business leadership within the residential construction and home improvement sectors, focusing on operational strategy, team management, and customer satisfaction. Proven ability to develop and empower a workforce while ensuring project completion and adherence to safety standards.

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Business LeadershipFoundation Repair Industry KnowledgeAnalytical SkillsInterpersonal SkillsProject Management

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Hard Skills

Sales ManagementOperations CoordinationProduction OversightEmployee TrainingOrganizational Strategy

Soft Skills

Problem-SolvingMultitaskingDelegationDetail-OrientedVerbal Communication

Industry Keywords

Residential ConstructionHome ImprovementFoundation RepairHealth and SafetyStakeholder Relationship Management

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Learn to oversee and coordinate the operation of a Groundworks-affiliated branch
Gain hands-on experience across sales, operations, and production during the six-month training program
Learn the Groundworks culture, business model, and leadership principles
Learn to manage direct reports and guide office, sales, and production activities
Execute organizational strategy to maximize customer satisfaction, sales, and profitability
Travel throughout the assigned region during training
Coordinate with Regional leadership and Chief Officers to develop operational goals
Develop a well-trained, engaged, and empowered workforce
Implement strategies that achieve organizational goals and objectives
Build relationships with stakeholders
Partner with departmental managers to achieve branch and departmental goals
Ensure projects are completed successfully, on time, and to customer satisfaction
Ensure personnel health and safety
Assist with employee training and development

Requirements

What you’ll need

5–7 years of combined business leadership, experience, and education equivalent in specialized residential construction, home improvement and renovation, related sales, or similar fields
Knowledge of foundation repair industry terminology, methods, and best practices preferred
Strong analytical, quantitative, and problem-solving skills
Ability to lead a diverse work group
Ability to multitask
Ability to delegate
Detail-oriented
Strong interpersonal skills
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Ability to lead teams through change
Must be open to relocation
Must regularly and reliably report to work on time each working day

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive base pay
Performance-based bonus program once training is completed and assigned to a branch
Best-in-class Branch Manager in Training Program
Continued support through professional development and annual Summits
Company vehicle and fuel card once training is completed and assigned to a branch
Elite recognition, trips & events
Annual Tribe Appreciation Tour, holiday & volunteer events
Upward mobility and promotion from within
Employee Ownership Program
Tuition Reimbursement Program
2 weeks PTO
6 paid holidays
Affordable and comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, long-term disability, short-term disability, company-paid life insurance, 401(k), company match, and paid maternity leave
Travel during training
Relocation flexibility for Branch Manager placement