General Manager of Operations

Key Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and direction to the engineering and technical teams
• Coordinate engineering resources to support project execution and field operations
• Mentor engineers and technical professionals to ensure strong collaboration and performance
• Manage engineering workloads, priorities, and staffing needs
• Partner closely with the President and division business leaders to support day-to-day business operations
• Help oversee operational planning, technical execution, and departmental coordination
• Align engineering efforts with company goals and project demands
• Identify opportunities to improve workflows, processes, and team efficiency
• Support mechanical and HVAC project execution across engineering and field teams
• Affirm engineering deliverables support project timelines and client expectations
• Assist with troubleshooting technical challenges across projects and service operations
• Collaborate with project managers, field leaders, and technical specialists
• Support financial performance of projects and engineering activities
• Evaluate operational efficiency and identify opportunities for improvement
• Participate in client meetings and technical discussions when appropriate
• Support proposal development and project planning initiatives
• Strengthen relationships with internal teams, partners, and clients

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required
• 15 to 20+ years of leadership experience within a mechanical, HVAC, facilities management, or technical services environment
• Strong understanding of commercial building systems, including: Mechanical systems, HVAC systems, Electrical systems
• Experience leading teams within organizations such as: Mechanical contractors, HVAC service companies, Facilities management companies, Engineering or technical services firms, Commercial building operations organizations
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills
• Ability to manage technical teams while coordinating operations and projects

Preferred

• Experience supervising engineers, project managers, or technical teams
• Background in mechanical, electrical and plumbing engineering operations, HVAC services, or facility engineering environments
• Exposure to operational planning, financial management, or business leadership

Location

Columbia, Maryland (This position is based in the Columbia office with occasional travel to project sites as needed)

Compensation

Competitive compensation package including: Base salary + performance bonus Target total compensation $180,000 - $200,000+ depending on experience Comprehensive benefits package

About GFS

GFS is a one-stop shop for operations, engineering, energy, and sustainability services in the built environment. Headquartered in Columbia, Maryland, we serve clients locally in the Mid-Atlantic region and nationwide. Over the years, we have established a track record of success, with over 90% of our new clients coming from referrals. We take pride in building long-term relationships founded on trust, quality, and delivering measurable results. In 2023, GFS became part of Exigent, a dynamic group focusing on energy efficiency, sustainability, and engineering services. GFS continues to improve its capabilities while maintaining a service-first, customer-centered approach.

About Exigent

Exigent brings together world-class mechanical services companies, creating an integrated platform powered by cutting-edge technology and union expertise. We focus on critical facilities in recession-proof verticals like healthcare, education, and government, delivering exceptional HVAC, plumbing, and building automation services. Our platform provides operating companies with advanced sales tools, technical training, and operational support while maintaining their entrepreneurial spirit.

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