General Manager – Power Generation Rental Division - Houston, TX
Houston, Texas / Gulf Coast Region
Precision Hire is conducting a confidential search for a high-impact General Manager to lead and scale a rapidly growing Power Generation Rental Division in the Texas and Gulf Coast market.
This is a full P&L leadership role overseeing one of the most capital-intensive and strategically important divisions within a founder-led, entrepreneurial organization. With significant megawatt assets deployed and historic demand across industrial, storm response, data center, and critical infrastructure markets, this division is positioned for disciplined expansion.
We are seeking a builder. A disciplined operator. A leader who combines commercial drive with operational excellence.
The Opportunity
The General Manager owns:
- Full monthly P&L responsibility
- Revenue growth and gross margin expansion
- Fleet utilization and capital allocation strategy
- Rental Sales and Rental Service team leadership
- Accounts receivable performance and DSO control
- Strategic fleet planning and asset lifecycle management
This role operates at the intersection of sales, operations, finance, and executive leadership. The mandate is clear: drive profitable growth while maintaining operational discipline.
What Success Looks Like
- Increased fleet utilization with strong margin control
- Optimized re-rent vs. owned fleet strategy
- Data-driven CAPEX decisions aligned with market demand
- Strong operating cadence with weekly performance reporting
- Reduced A/R aging and disciplined contract execution
- Commercial and operational teams aligned around profitable growth
- Storm-response readiness and rapid deployment capability
Key Responsibilities
Line of Business Ownership
- Own and present monthly rental P&L
- Identify performance gaps and implement corrective action
- Approve rental-related expenditures with disciplined cost control
Revenue & Utilization Leadership
- Lead and hold Rental Sales accountable for growth targets
- Establish pricing guardrails and margin discipline
- Maximize owned fleet utilization
- Strategically manage re-rent relationships and economics
Capital & Fleet Strategy
- Oversee CAPEX planning and deployment
- Evaluate refurbish vs. replace decisions
- Align fleet investments with commercial growth strategy
- Provide direction on maintenance priorities and asset lifecycle planning
Accounts Receivable Discipline
- Partner with finance weekly to manage collections
- Reduce DSO and manage credit exposure
- Personally engage in escalated or high-risk accounts
Leadership & Talent Development
- Directly lead Sales and Rental Service leadership
- Set measurable KPIs for revenue, margin, readiness, and safety
- Drive hiring, coaching, succession planning
- Foster a culture of ownership, accountability, and teamwork
Business Development & Market Visibility
- Leverage existing network across Texas and Gulf markets
- Promote rental capabilities and major deployments
- Strengthen long-term strategic customer relationships
- Support brand presence through professional engagement
Ideal Background
- 7+ years of progressive leadership in:
- Power generation rental
- Equipment rental
- Heavy industrial services
- Capital-intensive service businesses
- Strong Gulf Coast / Texas market network
- Demonstrated experience managing fleet utilization and CAPEX strategy
- Proven ability to grow margins and improve operational efficiency
- Comfort operating in high-pressure, storm-response environments
- Strong financial acumen and executive communication presence
Leadership Profile
We are looking for a General Manager who:
- Leads from the front with an owner’s mentality
- Makes decisive, accountable decisions
- Balances entrepreneurial drive with disciplined execution
- Aligns sales and service under one performance framework
- Operates calmly under pressure
- Builds strong leaders, not just strong numbers
Culture & Environment
This is a founder-led organization built for speed and opportunity. The culture rewards:
- Initiative
- Ownership
- Smart risk-taking
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Direct, transparent communication
The company believes in accountability, integrity, teamwork, and customer commitment. The expectation is simple: deliver results while building people.
Education
- Bachelor’s degree required
Why This Role Matters
The power industry is experiencing historic demand across industrial growth, data center expansion, grid instability, and storm recovery. The next General Manager will play a critical role in shaping how this division scales responsibly and profitably in one of the country’s most strategic energy markets.
If you bring a strong power rental background, Gulf Coast market credibility, and a disciplined leadership approach — this is a platform role with significant long-term upside.