General Manager of Construction in Buffalo, New York at Good Carbon Co

At Good Carbon Co, we believe good work starts with good people. As a rapidly growing leader in sustainable real estate development and construction, we’re not just imagining a better future — we’re building it. From development to construction to property management — we do it all, and you can help us shape what’s next.

Why You’ll Love Working Here:

• Collaborative, values-driven culture where every voice matters
• Clear opportunities for professional growth and advancement
• Flexibility and support for work-life balance
• Regular team events and community initiatives
• Comprehensive benefits: Employer-contributed medical and dental insurance; vision coverage; company 401(k) contributions; paid holidays and PTO-including your birthday!

About the role

We are seeking an experienced and operationally driven General Manager of Construction to lead construction operations across a growing portfolio of projects. This role is responsible for overseeing field execution, operational performance, team leadership, and project delivery across all active construction initiatives.

The General Manager of Construction will play a critical leadership role in driving safety, quality, accountability, scheduling, budgeting, and execution consistency across the organization. This individual will lead and develop field and operational teams, improve systems and workflows, and ensure projects are delivered efficiently, safely, and to company standards.

The ideal candidate is a proven construction leader with strong operational judgment, deep field experience, and the ability to manage people, process, and performance at scale. This role has significant influence over company operations, field culture, client outcomes, and long-term organizational growth.

What you'll do

• Lead construction operations across multiple active projects, ensuring alignment with company goals, budgets, schedules, and quality standards
• Oversee project execution from preconstruction planning through final closeout
• Manage, mentor, and develop field leadership teams including superintendents, foremen, and carpenters
• Drive operational accountability across field teams and project leadership
• Monitor project performance, schedules, labor productivity, budgets, and resource allocation to ensure efficient delivery
• Identify operational risks early and implement corrective action strategies to minimize project impacts
• Ensure compliance with safety protocols, regulatory requirements, building codes, and quality standards across all job sites
• Improve construction systems, workflows, reporting structures, and field processes to support operational scalability and consistency
• Partner with Development, Project Management, Finance, and Executive Leadership to align construction execution with company objectives
• Support workforce planning, hiring, team development, and operational growth initiatives
• Lead subcontractor and vendor performance expectations to ensure quality execution and accountability
• Foster a high-performance culture focused on communication, ownership, safety, and continuous improvement

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of experience in construction management, field operations, or general contracting with demonstrated success leading large-scale, multi-project portfolios
• Experience in multifamily, commercial real estate, and/or affordable housing construction preferred
• Proven leadership experience building, managing, and scaling high-performing construction and field teams
• Strong financial acumen including P&L management, budgeting, forecasting, cost control, and operational performance management
• Deep understanding of construction means, methods, sequencing, scheduling, trade coordination, and field operations
• Experience managing multiple concurrent projects while balancing quality, schedule, and budget objectives
• Strong understanding of construction regulations, safety standards, and compliance requirements
• Proficiency with construction management and project tracking software; Buildertrend experience preferred
• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or related field preferred
• PMP, OSHA 30, or related certifications preferred

• Strong leadership presence with the ability to drive accountability and performance across field operations
• Strategic thinker with the ability to balance high-level operational planning and hands-on execution
• Excellent communication and relationship management skills across field teams, leadership, clients, and external partners
• Calm, decisive decision-making in fast-paced and high-pressure construction environments
• High level of ownership over operational performance, project outcomes, and team development
• Strong organizational and problem-solving capabilities with a continuous improvement mindset
• Values alignment with Good Carbon Co.’s mission of delivering sustainable, affordable, high-quality housing