Area Manager - Power Generation - Outages (East)

TEI Construction Services Inc.

About The Position

The Area Manager serves as the operational leader for a designated TEiC area, responsible for establishing and maintaining area customers, preparing estimates and proposals, and providing cradle-to-grave project leadership. This position plays a pivotal role in driving business growth and ensuring project success through strategic decision-making, effective communication, and leadership. Essential Roles and Responsibilities: Commercial & Estimating Leadership Ensure the development of accurate, competitive estimates and proposals that support profitable growth and align with TEiC’s short- and long-term strategies. Lead the preparation, review, and approval of area estimates using TEiC estimating templates and standards. Facilitate the transition of estimates into formal proposals, ensuring technical accuracy and commercial alignment. Submit proposals through internal TEiC commercial processes in compliance with company requirements. Lead the internal RFQ evaluation and bid/no-bid decision-making process in collaboration with key stakeholders. Project Execution & Performance Oversight Ensure successful execution of area projects from award through closeout, with a focus on safety, quality, schedule, and financial performance. Provide cradle-to-grave oversight of TEiC projects within the assigned area. Monitor project activities to ensure adherence to company procedures, policies, and contractual requirements. Lead internal and external project reviews from sales handoff through project completion. Identify performance issues and drive timely corrective actions to protect project outcomes. Strategic Decision-Making & Risk Management Make informed commercial and operational decisions that proactively manage risk and support business objectives. Lead risk identification and analysis for area projects, including financial, schedule, and execution risks. Recommend and implement mitigation strategies aligned with TEiC’s operational and commercial framework. Balance short-term execution needs with long-term strategic priorities when evaluating project and business decisions. Customer & Stakeholder Leadership Build and sustain strong customer relationships while ensuring alignment between sales, operations, and corporate leadership. Establish and maintain relationships with new and existing customers in alignment with TEiC’s sales strategy. Partner with BPI sales staff and internal stakeholders to support customer development and project pursuits. Provide clear, timely project updates to senior leadership, including progress, risks, and recommended actions. People Leadership & Organizational Effectiveness Develop strong project leadership teams and drive consistent performance across the area. Evaluate the effectiveness of project leadership and key personnel within the area. Provide coaching, mentorship, and performance feedback to support professional growth and accountability. Recommend staffing or organizational changes when needed to strengthen execution and results. Foster a culture of transparency, accountability, and continuous improvement. Reporting & Continuous Improvement Ensure accurate reporting, compliance, and ongoing operational improvement across the assigned area. Complete all required commercial, operational, and company reporting accurately and within assigned deadlines. Use reporting insights to identify trends, risks, and opportunities for performance improvement. Support continuous improvement initiatives that enhance consistency, efficiency, and execution quality.

Requirements

B.S. in Construction Management or Engineering, or strong construction industry related work experience.
Minimum 5-7 years in field engineering, project management, or related experience within power generation, utility, or heavy industrial construction.
Completion of OSHA 30-Hour Construction Safety Training (or equivalent) required prior to hire or within 30 days of onboarding.
Sound understanding of project controls and project risk management tools.
Technical knowledge power plants and power equipment.
Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced work environment; capable of adjusting priorities.

Nice To Haves

Experience in power generation strongly preferred.
NCCCO Rigger Level I certification preferred; candidates without current certification may be considered if willing to obtain within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

Ensure the development of accurate, competitive estimates and proposals that support profitable growth and align with TEiC’s short- and long-term strategies.
Lead the preparation, review, and approval of area estimates using TEiC estimating templates and standards.
Facilitate the transition of estimates into formal proposals, ensuring technical accuracy and commercial alignment.
Submit proposals through internal TEiC commercial processes in compliance with company requirements.
Lead the internal RFQ evaluation and bid/no-bid decision-making process in collaboration with key stakeholders.
Ensure successful execution of area projects from award through closeout, with a focus on safety, quality, schedule, and financial performance.
Provide cradle-to-grave oversight of TEiC projects within the assigned area.
Monitor project activities to ensure adherence to company procedures, policies, and contractual requirements.
Lead internal and external project reviews from sales handoff through project completion.
Identify performance issues and drive timely corrective actions to protect project outcomes.
Make informed commercial and operational decisions that proactively manage risk and support business objectives.
Lead risk identification and analysis for area projects, including financial, schedule, and execution risks.
Recommend and implement mitigation strategies aligned with TEiC’s operational and commercial framework.
Balance short-term execution needs with long-term strategic priorities when evaluating project and business decisions.
Build and sustain strong customer relationships while ensuring alignment between sales, operations, and corporate leadership.
Establish and maintain relationships with new and existing customers in alignment with TEiC’s sales strategy.
Partner with BPI sales staff and internal stakeholders to support customer development and project pursuits.
Provide clear, timely project updates to senior leadership, including progress, risks, and recommended actions.
Develop strong project leadership teams and drive consistent performance across the area.
Evaluate the effectiveness of project leadership and key personnel within the area.
Provide coaching, mentorship, and performance feedback to support professional growth and accountability.
Recommend staffing or organizational changes when needed to strengthen execution and results.
Foster a culture of transparency, accountability, and continuous improvement.
Ensure accurate reporting, compliance, and ongoing operational improvement across the assigned area.
Complete all required commercial, operational, and company reporting accurately and within assigned deadlines.
Use reporting insights to identify trends, risks, and opportunities for performance improvement.
Support continuous improvement initiatives that enhance consistency, efficiency, and execution quality.