General Manager

About

With 39 years of excellence in exterior remodeling and solar roofing, American Home Contractors is a trusted name across Maryland and Northern Virginia. We are proud to launch our newest branch in Virginia Beach, VA, continuing our mission to install peace of mind and elevate customer service in the home improvement industry.

Position Overview

We are seeking a dynamic, hands-on General Manager to lead operations, sales, and market development at our new Virginia Beach branch. This is a rare opportunity for a high-energy leader with a passion for growth, field leadership, and operational excellence. The GM must be a true jack-of-all-trades, equally comfortable walking on roofs, leading teams, navigating local networking groups, and closing deals under pressure.

Key Responsibilities

Leadership & Branch Management

Launch, develop, and manage all aspects of a new branch location.

Recruit, train, and manage a high-performing local team across sales, operations, and support.

Foster a culture of accountability, safety, and excellence aligned with AHC values.

Sales & Business Development

Actively prospect, sell, and close residential projects; lead from the front.

Meet and exceed sales goals while mentoring and motivating your team to do the same.

Establish a local footprint through community networking, event participation, and relationship-building.

Field Expertise

Must be able to safely walk on roofs, set up/operate extension ladders, and understand basic construction workflows.

Oversee job site quality, safety compliance, and customer satisfaction.

Collaborate with subcontractors, field crews, and internal project teams.

Operations Oversight

Ensure projects are completed on time, within budget, and to AHC quality standards.

Monitor performance metrics (sales, production, customer satisfaction, etc.) and implement process improvements.

Oversee CRM accuracy and enforce clear communication protocols across the team.

Qualifications

5+ years in a management role within construction, home improvement, roofing, or a related industry.

Strong sales background with proven ability to close deals and build local networks.

Hands-on experience in the field, roofing, siding, gutters, window/door, or solar knowledge strongly preferred.

Physically capable of working on roofs and using ladders.

Strong leadership and problem-solving skills; thrives under pressure.

Tech-savvy with proficiency in CRMs (Zoho or similar), project management, and communication tools.

Excellent communication, organizational, and people management skills.

What You Bring

A leader’s mindset with a startup hustle.

An ability to manage people, processes, and projects with confidence and energy.

Willingness to get your boots dirty and set the standard for the team.

A local or regional understanding of the Virginia Beach market is a plus.

Benefits

Competitive salary + aggressive performance-based bonuses

Company vehicle or vehicle allowance

Health, dental, and life insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation, holidays, and sick time

Ongoing leadership training and advancement opportunities

How to Apply

Be part of something big. Help us bring AHC’s award-winning service and values to Virginia Beach. Submit your resume and an optional brief cover letter explaining why you’re the leader we need.