General Manager

Seven Executive Limited • Full-time • New Jersey, United States, US • $125k - $175k / year • 1d ago

General Manager – HVAC & Plumbing (Confidential, PE-backed)

Location: New Jersey (single-site)

I’m partnering with a private equity–backed residential services platform on a confidential search for a General Manager to take over a high-performing, multi‑trade HVAC and plumbing business in New Jersey. This is a planned succession, not a turnaround.

Title: General Manager (GM) – HVAC & Plumbing

Start: Targeting Q3–Q4 (to allow for a proper handover)

P&L: c. $25m revenue

Scope: Single-location, multi-trade residential services

Key responsibilities

Full ownership of the site P&L (c. $25m), including revenue, margin, and EBITDA performance
Lead and develop a team of c. 6 direct reports (operations, sales, service/dispatch, etc.)
Drive growth across HVAC and plumbing service lines, with a focus on residential customers
Ensure operational excellence: service quality, safety, productivity, and customer experience
Partner closely with the current GM during a structured transition period to ensure smooth succession
Work within a PE-backed environment, leveraging data, KPIs, and best practice to scale sustainably

Ideal background

Experience as a General Manager, Branch Manager, or equivalent senior operator with full P&L responsibility in the c. $20m–$30m range
Background in residential HVAC, plumbing, or closely related home services
Proven track record leading multi-functional teams and developing leader-level direct reports
Strong commercial acumen – comfortable with budgeting, forecasting, and driving both top-line growth and profitability
Hands-on leadership style; able to balance strategic direction with day-to-day operational oversight

If you have experience running a sizeable residential HVAC/plumbing (or adjacent trades) operation and would consider a New Jersey–based GM role later this year, please reach out to me directly in confidence to discuss further.