General Manager

Job Description

General Manager — Architectural & Structural Metal Fabrication / Steel Erection (Confidential)

Location : Dallas

Search : Trinity Search Group (confidential engagement)

We’re partnering with a respected architectural & structural metal fabrication & field erection business to hire a General Manager with full P&L scope. You’ll set the vision, elevate operations in the shop and field, and grow a culture of safety, quality, and accountability .

What you’ll lead

• Strategy & Growth : Set annual / quarterly goals, build KPI dashboards, and expand services / markets through disciplined planning.
• Shop & Field Operations : Own scheduling, logistics, and quality for multi-job execution; drive lean / 5S habits that improve throughput and reduce rework.
• Safety & Compliance : Champion ironworker safety and ensure practices align with OSHA 29 CFR 1926 Subpart R for steel erection. OSHA
• Quality & Certification : Uphold a fabrication / erection QMS consistent with AISC certification principles and audit-readiness. American Institute of Steel Construction
• People & Culture : Recruit, develop, and retain high-performing shop, field, and PM teams; clarify roles, standards, and growth paths.
• Financial & Risk : Manage budgets / forecasts, job margins, AR / DSO, and contract review; partner with ownership on pricing, bids, and capital planning.
• Digital Workflow : Promote effective use of Tekla Structures (detailing / model handoff) and MRP / MIS (e.g., STRUMIS ) with CNC / nesting flows (e.g., SigmaNEST or equivalent). Tekla+2Strumis+2

What great looks like

Why join : High visibility to ownership, meaningful autonomy, competitive compensation + performance incentives, and the platform to scale a quality-driven Texas leader.