Area Manager

J.F. White Contracting Co.•Wethersfield, CT

About The Position

The Area Manager oversees heavy civil construction projects and teams, ensuring safety, quality, schedule compliance, cost control, profitability, contract administration, and timely payment collection. The role maintains strong relationships with project owners, coordinates project staffing and corporate support, and manages construction, business, and financial risks across projects. The Area Manager also carries out supervisory responsibilities under organizational policies and applicable laws, including interviewing, hiring, training, assigning and directing work, appraising performance, taking disciplinary action, and addressing complaints and problems. Additional assignments may be given by management.

Requirements

15 or more years of experience in heavy civil construction.
10 or more years of experience managing construction teams.
Experience managing heavy civil or highway projects.
Experience in construction, business, and financial risk management.
Expert knowledge of complex construction means and methods.
Proven knowledge and ability to manage the claims process and negotiate with owners regarding project issues.
Ability to lead multiple teams from different functions toward a common goal.
Strong conflict management skills.
Ability to identify top talent and implement growth opportunities and training to mentor and develop internal teams.
Knowledge of and ability to support corporate policies and procedures.
Ability to embody Company core values and strategic plan.
Valid driver's license.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree.
Safety Trained Supervisor (STS) certification.

Responsibilities

Enforce Company and project safety plans and ensure Company and subcontractor safety compliance and performance.
Participate in the Company safety program and promote a positive safety culture and an incident-free workplace.
Ensure quality is built into project activities and processes to avoid rework.
Build and maintain positive relationships with project owners through partnering and regular communication.
Coordinate with local leadership, project teams, and Human Resources to staff projects appropriately.
Manage contract notices, change orders, disputes, and claims.
Identify and resolve issues as early as possible.
Review project schedules monthly and ensure compliance with Company and contract schedule requirements.
Ensure project activities are planned before work begins.
Monitor project quantities, costs, budgets, and performance monthly to support profitability; review daily cost results and take action to reduce costs.
Identify opportunities to maximize results and minimize risk.
Conduct monthly financial review meetings for each project, follow Company financial reporting policies and processes, and submit billing requests within each monthly billing cycle.
Ensure timely collection of payments and proactively manage project schedules of values.
Ensure change orders or other payment mechanisms are in place before work begins.
Evaluate project activities for compliance with government regulatory agencies and coordinate permitting requirements with agencies.
Participate in procurement of subcontractors and vendors.
Coordinate support through corporate departments, including Safety, Finance, Project Controls, Equipment, Construction Engineering, Technical Services, Design Management, and Human Resources.
Maintain knowledge of Company values and strategic plan.
Interview, hire, train, assign and direct work, appraise performance, take disciplinary actions, and address complaints and resolve problems.
Perform additional assignments as directed by management.