Job Description
Job Description
About Us:
NexGen Design Systems, Inc., a trusted producer of high-performance architectural metal panel systems, is seeking an experienced and strategic Vice President/General Manager to lead and grow our business unit.
For over 60 years, our family-owned company has been fabricating metal panels and sheet metal with a reputation for quality, trust, and innovation. As VP/GM, you will own and manage the income statement for NexGen, oversee sales, operations, and customer satisfaction, and drive both top-line growth and operational excellence. This is an opportunity to run a business within a business with the support and resources of a larger organization.
What You’ll Do:
- Provide strong leadership across sales, design, estimating, and production teams.
- Own the customer experience—from sales through operations to project close-out.
- Drive revenue growth and improve profitability by optimizing processes and efficiencies.
- Collaborate closely with production and estimating to ensure accurate, high-quality work.
- Oversee bids, proposals, job preparation, and project handoffs.
- Mentor, coach, and develop staff while fostering a collaborative, customer-focused culture.
- Lead P&L management, invoicing, reporting, and financial performance accountability.
- Stay ahead of industry trends in architectural metals and building enclosure systems.
What We’re Looking For:
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Construction Management, Engineering, or Architecture.
- 10+ years of progressive leadership experience in construction, building enclosure, roofing, or architectural metals.
- Proven ability to manage P&L, drive growth, and deliver profitability.
- Strong knowledge of architectural panel systems, fabrication, and installation processes.
- Ability to read and interpret architectural drawings and bid documents.
- Experience leading multi-functional teams (sales, estimating, operations, production).
- Tech-savvy with Microsoft Office and industry tools (AutoCAD, Revit, Sage, etc.).
- Excellent communication, problem-solving, and relationship-building skills.
Benefits and Compensation:
- Competitive executive-level compensation aligned with experience and qualifications
- Profit Improvement Incentive
- 15 Days of Paid Time Off and 7 paid Company holidays
- Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Company-paid life insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance options
- Health Savings Account with company contribution
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)