Area Manager

Potelco, Inc.•Kent, WA

13d•$170,000 - $190,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Area Manager serves as the primary link between IFS operations and PSE Contract Management, owning the unit contract relationship while driving consistency, compliance, and performance across all operating bases. This role requires maintaining in-depth knowledge of the IFS unit contract, negotiating and communicating effectively with PSE Contract Management, and advocating for IFS interests. The Area Manager will continuously review unit interpretation and application, partner with leadership to develop new units and support pricing adjustments for future contract updates. They will also partner with PSE Contract Management to ensure compliance, collaborate on updates, develop new units driven by volume changes, and support contract amendments. Additionally, the role involves identifying and addressing process issues, collaborating on improvements, reducing recurring challenges, and promoting more efficient operations. The Area Manager will review and track KPI performance, validate accuracy, follow up with operating bases, and coordinate adjustments with PSE Contract Management. They will promote alignment and consistency between IFS Superintendents and PSE Construction Management teams, collaborate with IFS Base Managers to maintain consistency across operating bases, and provide support to Base Supervisors in their absence. The role also involves supporting the IFS Damage Claims team with investigations and liability determinations, working closely with the IFS Billing Manager to ensure accurate contract unit application, and providing guidance to billing staff. The Area Manager will manage IFS Plat crews, Fuel Line crews, and MTT SMEs, and demonstrate working knowledge of Locusview to support SMEs and the Billing Department. Other duties as needed.

Requirements

5+ years of experience in utility construction operations, contract administration, or a related field
In-depth knowledge of unit-based construction contracts
Experience managing crews or field teams
Strong analytical skills, with the ability to track and validate KPI performance
Excellent negotiation, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills
Proficient in Microsoft Office, including Excel
Working knowledge of Locusview, or the ability to learn quickly
Valid driver’s license

Nice To Haves

Direct experience with the PSE unit contract and PSE Contract Management processes
Familiarity with damage claims investigation and liability determination
SAP experience

Responsibilities

Maintain in-depth knowledge of the IFS unit contract — including current and historical details — to effectively negotiate, contribute, and communicate with PSE Contract Management while advocating for IFS interests.
Continuously review unit interpretation and application, partnering with leadership to develop new units and support pricing adjustments for future contract updates.
Partner with PSE Contract Management to keep both PSE and IFS in compliance with contract requirements, collaborating on updates, developing new units driven by volume changes, and supporting contract amendments as needed.
Partner continuously with PSE Contract Management to identify and address process issues, collaborate on improvements or revisions, and reduce recurring challenges to promote more efficient, aligned operations.
Review and track KPI performance, validate accuracy, follow up with operating bases for clarification, and coordinate adjustments with PSE Contract Management when required.
Promote alignment and consistency between IFS Superintendents and PSE Construction Management teams.
Collaborate with IFS Base Managers to maintain consistency across all operating bases, and provide support to Base Supervisors in the Manager’s absence.
Support the IFS Damage Claims team by assisting with investigations and contributing to liability determinations.
Work closely with the IFS Billing Manager to ensure accurate, consistent application of contract units, and provide guidance to billing staff on construction-related questions and clarifications.
Manage IFS Plat crews, Fuel Line crews, and MTT SMEs.
Demonstrate working knowledge of Locusview to effectively support SMEs and the Billing Department.
Other duties as needed.