General Manager

Ready to Lead a High-Output Maintenance Team Built on Accountability Speed and Standards

Do you thrive on managing chaos into control

Are you someone who sets the bar high leads from the front and builds systems that actually scale

If youre a field-savvy operator who knows that great maintenance means more than just fixing things-this might be your next leadership move.

GC Realty & Development is searching for a Director of Residential Maintenance & Field Services -a bold systems-minded leader who will drive performance enforce quality and scale operations across our 1400 unit portfolio.

What This Role Is Really About

We dont want just a maintenance manager. We want an operator -someone who takes full ownership of technician performance vendor quality and field-level execution.

Youll lead a multi-site maintenance team with one goal : deliver on-time high-quality service that protects property value and keeps our clients and residents happy .

What Youll Be Driving Every Day

Department Ownership - Full responsibility for our maintenance operations from technician schedules to budgetary performance

Team Leadership - Hire train and hold accountable a team of techs and leads who take pride in their craft

Vendor Management - Maintain strong relationships enforce service level agreements (SLAs) and use competitive bids to keep standards high and costs under control

Execution Excellence - Implement and monitor processes that eliminate rework reduce waste and maximize daily output

Data-Driven Decisions - Track KPIs like job turnaround time estimate accuracy and labor efficiency to guide action

Compliance & Safety Oversight - Proactively manage OSHA HUD and municipal code requirements while mitigating risk

Customer-Facing Responsiveness - Ensure the field team delivers professional respectful service that reflects GC Realty standards

What Makes You a Fit

5 years in maintenance leadership construction ops or field service management (residential property experience a plus)

Proven ability to lead field teams and supervise remote job execution

Experience with P&L oversight labor cost control and vendor negotiations

Strong command of maintenance systems (HVAC plumbing electrical etc.) and modern tools for tracking work

Analytical mindset-you know how to use spreadsheets dashboards and reports to improve results

Process-focused execution-first and not afraid to coach correct or change direction when needed

Bonus : Familiarity with property management systems mobile workforce software or scheduling platforms

What We Offer

Salary : $100000-$120000 per year base performance-based incentives

Time Off : 15 PTO days 7 paid holidays plus your birthday off

Benefits : Medical Dental Vision Life AD&D FSA Disability Critical Illness

Better Book Club : Earn up to $500 / year to read and grow professionally

Google Review Bonuses : $25 for every 5-star review you help earn

Professional Growth : Leadership coaching real decision-making authority and visibility with senior leadership

What Its Like to Work Here

At GC Realty & Development we dont babysit and we dont settle . Youll be given room to lead clear targets to hit and the support to get better every month.

We operate on four core values :

OWN IT - Full responsibility from start to finish

GSD - Get Stuff Done without delay or excuses

BETTER RESULTS - Always seeking improvement never satisfied with good enough

RESPONSIVE - Clear fast and professional communication at every step

Sound Like the Challenge Youve Been Looking For

Apply now and help us build the next level of residential maintenance excellence at GC Realty. Want to see what kind of company youd be joining Check out our Glassdoor Reviews or tune into our podcast Straight Up Chicago Investor .

Required Experience :

Director

Key Skills

Restaurant Experience,Hospitality Experience,Interviewing,Management Experience,Profit & Loss,Employment & Labor Law,Sanitation,Leadership Experience,P&L Management,Restaurant Management,Retail Management,Recruiting

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Yearly Salary Salary : 100000 - 120000