Area Manager
About The Position
POSITION SUMMARY The General Manager will uphold the core values of Ownership, Trust, and Teamwork. This position will report to the Vice President, Business Unit and work closely with a cross functional team in developing and implementing operational standards/plans across the business unit to achieve strategic goals. Specifically, the role will work with their cross functional role level partners to ensure that the geographic areas are being effectively and safely managed by planning and overseeing the operations. The General Manager role will have profit and loss responsibility for their geographic area. This position will ensure safe work environments and verify customer needs are being met at the highest level of satisfaction. The ideal candidate will want to roll up their sleeves and lead strategic initiatives and projects.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in business, management, or similar field preferred; equivalent experience will be considered.
- 4-5+ years of GM experience or significant management experience, preferably overseeing an entire organization, division, or similar sized business unit.
- Previously managed a 40 million dollar P&L or greater
- Ability to interpret financial and other data as needed to set operational goals.
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Excellent analytical, decision-making, and problem-solving skills.
- Must maintain a current, valid driver's license and a clean driving record, free of suspension or revocation.
Nice To Haves
- Previous experience working with a Union preferred
- Experience in construction, traffic control or infrastructure industries preferred
Responsibilities
- Model a “safety first” culture and ensure safety is priority one.
- Overall ownership of P&L, to include all increases and decreases in revenue and costs.
- Provide 1–3-month view for the Region while developing a vision for the next 3-6 months.
- Leverages quantitative and qualitative metrics, guidelines, and standards to evaluate the organization’s efficiency and effectiveness; identifies opportunities for improvement and growth.
- Measures productivity by analyzing performance data, finance data, and activity reports.
- Translates strategic business needs into practical actions and drives performance across the business unit.
- Successfully engage and interact with key customers within designated area.
- Ensure customer service issues are addressed promptly and efficiently while providing the highest level of customer service.
- Foster team building through leadership practices and regular communication strategies. This role will play an integral part in talent assessment and development of direct reports and the business unit.
- Facilitate communication with leadership team to ensure alignment to business goals and opportunities.
- Lead through leaders utilizing talent assessment and performance management/development.
Benefits
- Company provided vehicle with fuel card, which includes qualified personal use privileges
- 401(k) with company match
- Benefits eligible the 1st of the month following hire
- Career Growth
- Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
- All traditional benefits are offered, including 3 medical plan options and 2 dental plan options, as well as additional benefits such as legal and identity protection, accident, critical illness, and others
- Company paid $50,000 in basic life insurance
- Company paid long term disability (LTD)
- Health Savings and Flex Spending Accounts Available
- AWP named one of America’s Greatest Workplaces 2023 and 2025 for Diversity
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
