Area Operations Manager Jobs

Overview

Responsible for the safe coordination and planning of multiple projects to achieve the best economic and schedule results; typically oversees multiple projects within a region in one state.

What You Will Be Doing

• Assists project managers with Owner relations, presentations and change order requests, as needed.
• Maintains knowledge of Company values and strategic plan.
• Reviews weekly and monthly project status reports and evaluate that schedules or plans will meet project goals.
• Manages and provides oversight to insurance issues, as needed.
• Provides technical expertise to project bids by working closely with estimating, engineers, project managers and bid review committees.
• Participates in the selection and contract execution with subcontractors and suppliers.
• Reviews and ensures project costs and coded accurately for accurate financial reporting. Identifies and implements trainings and corrective action, if needed.
• Supports and oversees multiple project plans and project productions within a single region in one state.
• Support published corporate policies.
• Enforces Company and project safety plans at all project sites to ensure Company and sub-contractor safety compliance.
• Oversees and/or audits project cost controls, budgets, invoicing, estimates and project forecasting and provide input to Executive management related to project operations and status.
• Coordinates with Human Resources to ensure all projects have accurate personnel assigned and recruiting efforts are assigned to upcoming project needs.
• Evaluates project activities to determine compliance with government regulatory agencies and coordinate with agencies for permitting regulations.
• Perform additional assignments per management’s direction.
• Provides technical guidance and resources to the project management team to ensure projects progresses on schedule and within prescribed budget.
• Reviews proposed project designs to ensure plan is in compliance with contract cost estimate, production goals and quality adherence, within schedule.

What We Are Looking For

• Safety Trained Supervisor (STS) certification preferred.
• Proven skill and ability to lead multiple teams from different functions towards a common goal.
• Expert knowledge of complex construction means and methods.
• Strong conflict management skills.
• Ability to identify top talent and implement growth opportunities and trainings to mentor and build internal team.
• Managing heavy civil/highway projects, construction, business and financial risk management experience
• 15+ years’ experience in heavy civil construction required.
• Valid Driver’s License.
• Strong, proven leadership skills.
• Bachelor’s Degree a plus.
• Proven knowledge and ability to manage claims process and negotiate with Owner regarding project issues.
• 10+ years’ experience managing construction teams required.

Why work for us

Some of the benefits you may be eligible for as an employee are:

• Industry leading 401(k)/RRSP
• Wellness benefits & Employee Assistance Program
• Comprehensive compensation package and paid time off program
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Medical/Extended Health Care, Dental, Vison and/or Provincial Medical

We are an EEO/AA/ADA/Veterans employer.