Our client, a national leader in specialty contracting and mechanical insulation services, is seeking a General Manager to lead and grow its Oil & Gas Mechanical Insulation Division across the United States.
 
This is a unique opportunity to step into an established mechanical insulation business serving the Oil & Gas industry, working alongside a long-tenured industry leader as part of a planned succession. You'll assume ownership of an existing national portfolio while helping expand the company's offerings through energy assessments and strategic growth initiatives.
 
This leadership role combines estimating, business development, project management, operations, and financial oversight for mechanical insulation projects serving refineries, compressor stations, pipelines, and other industrial Oil & Gas facilities. Beyond managing projects, you'll lead the overall performance of the business—overseeing operations, profitability, customer relationships, and strategic growth initiatives for the division. You'll serve as the primary point of contact throughout the project lifecycle—from identifying opportunities and developing estimates through project execution, billing, and closeout—while helping shape the future of an established national business.
 
The ideal candidate has a background in mechanical insulation within industrial construction, particularly supporting Oil & Gas, petrochemical, refinery, pipeline, power generation, or similar process industries. They understand how to estimate and manage mechanical insulation projects, build lasting customer relationships, and are excited by the opportunity to lead and grow an established national business.
 
If you're looking for the opportunity to take ownership of an established national business, build on long-standing customer relationships, and play a key role in shaping the future growth of a respected mechanical insulation contractor, we encourage you to apply!
 
Key Responsibilities

• Lead the day-to-day operations and long-term growth of the company's national Oil & Gas Mechanical Insulation business
• Build upon an established customer portfolio
• Develop and maintain relationships with refinery, pipeline, compressor station, and other industrial customers requiring mechanical insulation services
• Identify project opportunities and develop strategies to secure profitable work
• Review drawings, specifications, and bid documents
• Perform quantity takeoffs and develop estimates for mechanical insulation projects
• Prepare proposals, pricing, budgets, and bid submissions
• Present proposals, negotiate projects, and follow up with customers throughout the sales process
• Manage projects from award through completion, coordinating with field superintendents, foremen, office support staff, and customers
• Oversee project financials, including labor productivity, budgets, forecasting, billing, change orders, and project closeout
• Work closely with estimating, operations, and corporate resources to ensure successful project execution
• Support the continued implementation of technology and estimating tools across the business
• Maintain consistent communication with customers to strengthen long-term partnerships and generate repeat business
• Provide leadership to administrative and field personnel while supporting future growth of the division
• Manage the business unit's operational performance, profitability, and overall P&L

 
Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in mechanical insulation within industrial construction
• Experience estimating, bidding, and managing mechanical insulation projects from pursuit through completion
• Strong understanding of industrial construction, particularly within Oil & Gas, refinery, pipeline, compressor station, petrochemical, power generation, or similar environments
• Must have advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including formulas, spreadsheets, and data management
• Proven ability to build and maintain long-term customer relationships
• Experience overseeing project financials, including budgets, labor productivity, forecasting, billing, and change orders
• Strong understanding of construction drawings, specifications, and estimating practices
• Experience with MIKE Estimating Software is preferred
• Strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail
• Excellent communication, relationship-building, and problem-solving skills
• Willingness to travel nationally to support customers, project sites, and business development activities

 
Compensation: Competitive base salary + performance-based incentive plan
Benefits: Vehicle allowance + mileage reimbursement, Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k) with company match, Life & AD&D, Short- and Long-Term Disability, and PTO.
Location: Candidates may reside anywhere in the United States within reasonable proximity to operating location.

• Arizona (Phoenix)
• California (Los Angeles)
• Idaho (Boise)
• Indiana (Indianapolis)
• Maine (Wells)
• Massachusetts (Boston)
• Michigan (Midland)
• Missouri (Kansas City, St. Louis)
• Montana (Billings)
• Nebraska (Omaha)
• Nevada (Elko)
• New Jersey (Sayreville)
• New York (New York City, Albany)
• Ohio (Toledo, Columbus, Cincinnati, Marietta)
• Oregon (Portland)
• Pennsylvania (Lancaster, Quarryville, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh)
• Utah (Salt Lake City)
• Washington (Seattle, Pasco)

Territory: Nationwide (United States)
Schedule: Regular travel to customer sites and project locations
Travel: Approximately 20-30%
 
If this sounds like your profile, please apply and one of our recruiters will connect with you!
 
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