Henderick Inc.

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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