General Manager (P&L Experience Required)

About Shermco

Since 1974, Shermco has grown to become North America's largest and fastest-growing NETA-accredited organization dedicated to electrical testing and power system engineering. Our mission is to ensure electrical power systems operate at peak performance, delivering safety and reliability across industries. Our expertise spans comprehensive power system services through our Professional Engineering Group, along with specialized divisions in Rotating Machinery, Renewable Energy Services, and Field Repair, backed by local Repair Service Centers.

Shermco Industries is seeking an General Manager who will be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of the Philadelphia locations ($6M/15+ people). This is an engineering branch. This includes managing staff, client relationships and budgets while ensuring all processes are running smoothly with a focus on continuous improvement. The General Manager will work closely with other departments to ensure that the company is meeting its goals and objectives.

This can by a hybrid role with one day working remotely.

Branch Leadership:

Work as a branch leader primarily responsible for growing our electrical engineering services business, manage daily operations and lead branch P&L.
• Offer decisive leadership to resolve technical or execution challenges throughout project lifecycles.
• Ensure all Electrical Engineering program deliverables meet cost, schedule, and technical performance targets.
• Pursue new business opportunities through networking, proposals, and client relationships.
• Make onsite visits to customer sites and interact with customers to gather critical information, resolve project issues, customer concerns, and review engineering plans.
• Work with sales staff on the estimating and bidding of new projects; co-present project proposals to prospective customers.
• Mentor a small group of Power Systems Electrical Engineers, in the support of our customers.
• Create and support innovative solutions that consider multiple engineering approaches and constraints.

Financial & Performance Management:

• Lead management of department P&L (Approx. $6M) through tracking of financials, percent complete and execution across all active projects.
• Assist division leadership with proactive P&L management including regular forecasting of EBITDA, margin and headcount management.
• Develop and manage departmental budgets, staffing plans, and utilization targets.
• Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) related to engineering quality, efficiency, safety, and profitability.
• Identify opportunities to improve productivity, standardization, and cost effectiveness.

Resource Management:

• Assess Administrative and Electrical Engineering staffing requirements and create staffing plans that address both resource shortages and excess capacity based on program and business demands.
• Lead hiring activities, including creating job requisitions, conducting interviews, evaluating candidates, and managing onboarding processes.
• Coordinate engineering projects with crossfunctional teams and external vendors, ensuring proper staffing and timely completion of project milestones.
• Conduct performance reviews, provide coaching, and support ongoing development of engineers and technicians.
• Influence senior leadership on staffing strategies, budget planning, and policy decisions that affect broader business operations.

• • Bachelor's degree in Engineering is required for this role. Ideally, in addition, an MBA or business degree.
  • A minimum of 5 years of experience in operations management to include full P&L ownership running a business vs. just projects.
  • Proven leadership experience managing and developing engineering teams.
  • Experience in industries such as utilities, power generation, renewables, manufacturing, or critical infrastructure.
  • Technical leadership and sound engineering judgment.
  • Excellent technical writing skills, as will be involved with proposal work from time to time.
  • Excellent strategic thinking, problem-solving and analytical skills.
  • Excellent project management and organizational abilities.
  • Committed to safety and engineering excellence.
  • Must be able to clearly and effectively communicate in English via verbal and technical writing methods and be comfortable and effective doing so directly to customers and co-workers

  Other Requirements:

  • Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug test and periodic, unannounced random drug tests
  • Must be able to pass a pre-employment criminal background check
  • Must have a valid driver's license, and currently have and be able to maintain a good driving record
  • Must be available for periodic domestic travel.

Nice to Have (but not required):

• Ideally 10 years of progressive engineering experience (including electrical power distribution)
• Professional Engineer (PE) license in electrical systems preferred.