For over 25 years, Jed Hirsch General Building Contractor has been dedicated to complete customer satisfaction, collaborating with the finest architects and designers to build and remodel homes in Santa Barbara. We work in a remarkable place with remarkable people. We love what we do and embrace each new project with a can-do attitude and a solution-based open mind.
We are currently looking for a General Manager for our office in Montecito to oversees all aspects of the office from accounting/bookkeeping, payroll, HR, to ensuring great communication, event planning and keeping the positive and upbeat culture that permeates the company.
Essential Functions:
- Hire/Fire
- Oversee Billing
- Oversee payroll
- Oversee A/P, sign all checks
- Tax prep
- Strong bookkeeping
- HR Duties
- Manage the day-to-day operations of the business
- Oversee operations of administrative and field work
- Review and monitor estimating, A/R, and A/P departments
- Formulate and adjust policies as needed to provide a better productive/service
- Review financial and activity reports and direct departments as needed for better
productivity and profit
- Develop areas and strategies for growth
- Bank account management including credit cards
- Support owner
- Client/sub management – correspondence
- Fill in when office staff is out
- Broker relationships for all lines of insurance
- All other duties as assigned
Competencies:
1. Reliable/honest
2. Excellent interpersonal communication skills
3. Problem solving/ positive can-do attitude
4. Time management / organizational skills/ multitasking
5. Ability to delegate
6. Detail oriented
7. Have a general understanding of construction law in regards to insurance requirements, Worker's Compensation requirements and liability insurances
Benefits:
- Medical Insurance
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- IRA
- In-Office Perks – Enjoy complimentary coffee, snacks, and a comfortable workspace.
Supervisory Responsibility:
This position supervises 3 other employees and acts as a positive role model and mentor to others.
Work Environment:
This position is mostly in an upstairs office with no elevator. It is a normal office environment with office
equipment that make minimal noise. There is a lot of natural light and open space in the office.
Physical Demands:
This position requires the employee to sit for long periods of time, stand and walk. He or she may also
bend, stoop, squat, kneel, reach, lift, push or pull throughout their work day. This position will be
required to life up to 25 pounds from time to time. He or she must also be able to hear, see, smell, have
good depth perception and have good hand eye coordination.
Position Type/ Expected Hours of Work:
This is a full-time position that requires the General Manager to be onsite during hours of 9-5. The
expectation is 8 hours per day with meal breaks and weekends off.
Required Education and Experience:
This position requires a high school diploma, some college preferred.
Must have previous experience working various office management positions. At least 5 years of
experience with full charge bookkeeping and office management. Must have previous experience
managing people.
Preferred Education and Experience:
Experience in Construction or in the trades is desired
Apply with a resume and brief cover letter.