General Manager in Training
$87.1k - $116.1k
Entry
Remote in USA+47 moreMore locations: Salt Lake City, UT, USA | Boston, MA, USA | Seattle, WA, USA | Orlando, FL, USA | Knoxville, TN, USA | Nashville, TN, USA | Manchester, NH, USA | Grand Junction, CO, USA | Washington, DC, USA | Cleveland, OH, USA | Tampa, FL, USA | San Jose, CA, USA | Birmingham, AL, USA | Colorado Springs, CO, USA | Fairfield, CA, USA | Dallas, TX, USA | Raleigh, NC, USA | Fargo, ND, USA | Philadelphia, PA, USA | Richmond, VA, USA | Greenville, SC, USA | Whiteland, IN, USA | Tallahassee, FL, USA | Auburn, AL, USA | Manassas, VA, USA | Charlotte, NC, USA | San Antonio, TX, USA | St. Louis, MO, USA | Little Rock, AR, USA | Pittsburgh, PA, USA | Fort Myers, FL, USA | Omaha, NE, USA | Riverside, CA, USA | Columbus, OH, USA | Phoenix, AZ, USA | Charleston, SC, USA | Minneapolis, MN, USA | Denver, CO, USA | Chattanooga, TN, USA | Jacksonville, FL, USA | Livonia, MI, USA | Kansas City, KS, USA | Columbia, SC, USA | Bozeman, MT, USA | Atlanta, GA, USA | Huntsville, AL, USA | Baltimore, MD, USA
RemoteOnsite; training requires travel and willingness to relocate for branch placement, potentially within or outside the assigned region.
Business & Strategy
About the job
Requirements
- A combination of business leadership, experience, and education equivalent to 5–7 years in specialized residential construction, home improvement and renovation, related sales, or similar fields.
- Knowledge of terminology, methods and best practices used in the foundation repair industry is preferred.
- Strong analytical, quantitative and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to lead a diverse work group.
- Ability to multitask.
- Ability to delegate.
- Detail-oriented.
- Strong interpersonal skills.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to lead teams through change.
- Must be open to relocation; flexibility in location is available.
- Must regularly and reliably report to work on time each working day.
Responsibilities
- Learn to oversee and coordinate the operation of a Groundworks-affiliated branch in accordance with organizational standards.
- During training, learn to manage direct reports and guide office, sales and production activities to execute organizational strategy and achieve customer satisfaction, sales and profitability.
- Travel throughout the assigned region during training as needed for development while preparing to assume a branch General Manager role.
- Coordinate with regional leadership and chief officers to develop operational goals for the business unit that are aggressive yet obtainable and support the company's long-term goals.
- Develop a well-trained, engaged and empowered workforce to serve customers.
- Implement strategies that achieve organizational goals and objectives.
- Provide leadership that builds relationships with stakeholders crucial to organizational success.
- Optimize partnerships with departmental managers and their teams to ensure branch and departmental goals are met.
- Ensure projects are completed successfully, on time and to customers' satisfaction.
- Ensure personnel health and safety.
- Support and assist in coordinating employee training and development paths.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Desired Qualifications
- Knowledge of terminology, methods and best practices used in the foundation repair industry.
About the company
Groundworks provides residential foundation repair, basement waterproofing, concrete lifting, and crawl space encapsulation services through a network of local offices across the United States. The company works directly with homeowners, offering free inspections to diagnose issues and provide estimates for its patented repair solutions, and then completes the home improvement projects for a fee. Unlike many contractors that operate locally without standardized processes, Groundworks' model centers on a nationwide network delivering consistent, direct-to-consumer service on home repairs. The company’s goal is to help homeowners fix structural and moisture problems to protect their properties and improve long-term durability.
Company Size
1,001-5,000
Company Stage
Growth Equity (Non-Venture Capital)
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Virginia Beach, Virginia
Founded
1993
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- WTX Foundation Repair added New Mexico entry and West Texas expansion on February 18, 2026.
- Groundworks’ 2026 Stevie growth award validates branch expansion and employee-retention messaging.
- Homeowners’ rising repair backlogs keep demand strong for waterproofing, foundation stabilization, and crawl-space work.
What critics are saying
- BBB logged 782 complaints in three years as of September 7, 2026.
- OSHA fined Groundworks Colorado $198,893 for trenching violations; safety lapses invite repeat penalties.
- Aggressive rollups depend on acquisition integration; a failed plumbing-like service standardization would crush margins.
What makes Groundworks unique
- Groundworks spans 84 offices across 45 states and Canada after WTX on February 18, 2026.
- Matt Malone’s employee-ownership program gave nearly 5,000 workers a $31 million dividend in 2026.
- Groundworks sells directly to homeowners with free inspections and proprietary foundation, waterproofing, and leveling systems.
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Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Disability Insurance
- 401(k) Company Match
- Paid Vacation
- Paid Holidays
- Equity Ownership