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Construction General Manager / COO – Henderick, Inc. (Nashville, TN)

Construction · Full-Time · Executive Leadership

Henderick Inc , a rapidly growing Nashville-based general contractor specializing in government, municipal, and institutional projects, is seeking an experienced  General Manager / COO to lead day-to-day operations and drive organizational excellence as we scale into 2026 and beyond.

We are an established, high-performing firm with multiple active  city and government contracts , strong year-over-year growth, and a proven portfolio of complex renovations, IDIQ work, school system projects, and municipal construction. We are now ready to add a senior operator who can take our operational engine to the next level.

About the Role

The  General Manager / COO will oversee company operations, field production, project management, compliance, and performance across a large portfolio of municipal and government assignments. This leader will streamline processes, strengthen project delivery, build high-performing teams, and ensure that Henderick Construction consistently delivers quality, safety, schedule discipline, and profitability.

This is an executive-level position reporting directly to the CEO.

Key Responsibilities

Operational Leadership

• Oversee all project managers, superintendents, field staff, and subcontractors.
• Standardize operational systems, processes, and workflows to support scalable growth.
• Lead daily and weekly operations meetings; enforce clear accountability across teams.
• Ensure all projects are delivered safely, on schedule, within scope, and within budget.

Government & Municipal Contract Execution

• Manage compliance across city, school system, state, and federal requirements.
• Maintain strong working relationships with inspectors, owner’s reps, facility managers, and agency administrators.
• Strengthen systems for documentation, reporting, and contract adherence.

Financial & Performance Management

• Lead project forecasting, WIP reviews, cost controls, and change order management.
• Monitor and maintain company-level margin performance and profitability.
• Own key performance indicators (KPIs) and operational dashboards.

People & Culture

• Recruit, hire, mentor, and evaluate PMs, supers, and field leaders.
• Build a culture defined by accountability, professionalism, communication, and excellence.
• Establish training programs and succession plans as Hendrick continues to grow.

Qualifications

• 10–20+ years of experience in  commercial, institutional, or government construction .
• Proven success leading operations for a  general contractor performing municipal, K–12, or public-sector projects.
• Strong understanding of  IDIQ contracts , scopes of work, change orders, and public procurement processes.
• Exceptional ability to manage multiple concurrent projects 100+ annually.
• Demonstrated expertise in  project controls, Procore/PM systems, scheduling , and cost management.
• Strong leadership presence with the ability to motivate teams and drive results.
• Excellent communication skills and a track record of building trusted relationships with public-sector clients

Why Join Henderick Construction?

• Work directly with the CEO to execute a bold growth strategy.
• Lead operations for a firm with a strong reputation and multiple long-term government contracts.
• Build and shape a growing team with significant autonomy and authority.
• Join a culture defined by excellence, integrity, and high performance.
• Opportunity for long-term leadership impact and advancement as the company scales.

How to Apply

Qualified candidates are encouraged to submit:

• A resume
• Brief cover letter or message explaining relevant leadership experience

Apply directly through LinkedIn or email  careers@henderick.com

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