Area Manager - NEA

Job Description:

Area Manager
Summary:
Under the direction of the Vice President of Construction, the Area Manager is responsible for all bidding and construction activities in a specified area. This includes planning, directing, coordinating, budgeting and managing activities for the bidding and construction of projects within the area. They are also responsible for promoting a culture of safety, ethics, quality, training, and diversity and inclusion.

Responsibilities:

• Act as a liaison between Vice President/Senior Leadership team and Project Management; Operations and Scheduling to align company direction, culture and organizational development
• Oversee and direct bidding and construction activity for direct report Project Managers
• Direct and assist Project Managers in coordination of projects with scheduling personnel and operations supervisors
• Review project specifications with Project Managers to ensure appropriate construction methods, use of equipment, personnel and subcontracting
• Monitor market conditions, bidding trends and competition within respective area
• Train and develop Project Managers through levels of project management
• Good knowledge and understanding of aggregate sites and asphalt plants within the area
• Knowledge and understanding to be a liaison for Project Managers with Manufacturing Site and Plant Managers
• Good working knowledge of specifications; ensure Technical Services is included appropriately and ensure specifications are met and documented correctly
• Assist in long term scheduling and planning with Manufacturing
• Review, sign, monitor and negotiate construction contracts for the area
• Track and manage Project Manager's workload including bidding, billing, scheduling, accounts receivable, marketing, and customer relationship building
• Promote and build strong relationships with area customers including key DOT personnel; municipal engineers/leaders; general contractors and developers; state associations
• Involvement in local and state politics, funding and planning that affect the area
• Aid Manufacturing in permitting aggregate and plant sites within the area
• Monitor day/night work to inform local government when permit times need adjustment or waivers
• Assist HR in recruitment and hiring of Project Managers and Interns
• Ongoing financial management of the area including monitoring, billing, receivables, CMiC forecasting, etc.
• Leader in promoting, training, ethics and productivity within the area, including Walbec Core Values of Safety, Quality, Innovation, Community, and Respect
• Perform other related duties as required and assigned

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree and/or minimum of 6-8 years of experience in contracting, construction or manufacturing
• Knowledge of field construction operations, including bidding, building and negotiations
• Ability to manage and lead people effectively
• Flexible and available to interact with employees at all levels
• Ability to manage multiple conflicting priorities
• Ability to analyze and interpret financial data
• Self-directed and motivated
• Excellent verbal and written communication, conflict management, interpersonal and negotiation skills
• Valid driver's license and acceptable driving record

Preferred Skills:

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management
• Experience in manufacturing such as aggregate exploration, permitting, crushing, washing and asphalt plant operations
• Project Management experience
• Excellent client management and business literacy skills
• Effectively develop and implement new strategies to address competitive, complex business issues
• Initiative to identify and anticipate organizational needs and make recommendations for implementation