Business Leader – General Construction

Kimmel & Associates

. Lead and develop high-performing teams, ensuring the right people are in the right roles .

Posted 9/21/2026full-timePhiladelphia • Pennsylvania • United StatesSenior💰 $255,000 - $350,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in construction management and business leadership, with a strong focus on financial performance, client satisfaction, and team development. Proven ability to drive strategic business initiatives and foster relationships within the Greater Philadelphia construction market.

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Construction ManagementBusiness DevelopmentFinancial AcumenTeam LeadershipStrategic Planning

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Hard Skills

Construction ManagementBusiness DevelopmentFinancial Performance ManagementP&L AnalysisStrategic PlanningOperational LeadershipRisk MitigationClient Relationship ManagementMarket AnalysisSafety Management

Soft Skills

Interpersonal SkillsPresentation SkillsNegotiation SkillsInfluencing SkillsCoaching Skills

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Construction ManagementMaster's Degree Preferred

Industry Keywords

Greater Philadelphia Construction MarketStakeholder EngagementSuccession PlanningEmployee EngagementStrategic Accounts

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead and develop high-performing teams, ensuring the right people are in the right roles
Recruit, retain, coach, and develop construction and business-development talent
Establish succession plans and develop the next generation of leaders
Maintain accountability for safety, financial performance, client satisfaction, employee engagement, and operational results
Develop and execute a strategic 3-year business plan for the Greater Philadelphia market
Build and maintain relationships with owners, developers, architects, engineers, trade partners, and other industry stakeholders
Represent the organization within the local market
Identify and secure new clients and opportunities while strengthening strategic accounts
Drive business development, client capture, and account plans with the business development team
Oversee a substantial backlog and improve margins, mitigate risk, and strengthen financial performance
Serve as senior executive presence on key projects and client relationships
Monitor competitive intelligence, market conditions, and industry trends
Promote a strong safety culture with operational and safety leadership
Foster inclusion, collaboration, innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement
Provide strategic recommendations to executive leadership on market opportunities, investments, talent, and growth
Align company strategy with field execution between executive leadership and operational teams

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Business, or a related field
Master's degree preferred
15–20+ years of progressive construction management and business leadership experience
Proven experience managing a $250M+ book of business or comparable scale of responsibility
Demonstrated success leading complex construction operations with responsibility for financial, safety, client, and people performance
Strong understanding of the Greater Philadelphia construction market and established relationships within the regional industry
Proven ability to develop business, secure new clients, and build long-term strategic relationships
Experience leading, mentoring, and developing teams through multiple levels of management
Strong financial and technical acumen with the ability to understand and influence P&L performance
Strategic, analytical, and structured approach to decision-making
Exceptional interpersonal, presentation, negotiation, and influencing skills
Ability to operate effectively with executive leadership while remaining connected to project and operational teams
Entrepreneurial mindset with a strong sense of urgency and accountability for results

Benefits

Comp & perks

Annual performance-based bonus
$12,000 vehicle allowance
Long-term incentive compensation
Comprehensive health, dental, and vision benefits
401(k) and retirement benefits
Leadership development and professional training programs
Significant opportunity to influence the growth and direction of a major regional business
Opportunity to work with an experienced leadership team and a highly respected construction organization