Area Manager

Whitaker Construction • West Valley City, UT

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About The Position

The Area Manager provides overall direction to project managers and guidance to the operational activities of an area, delivering day-to-day leadership and management of company operations. The role promotes a respectful, ethical, and safe workplace and manages financial and business administration aspects, including P&L, while supporting operational teams across projects in an operational region and for assigned customers. The Area Manager is responsible for the financial and safety performance of assigned projects and reports directly to the Vice President.

Whitaker Holdings is a 100% employee-owned (ESOP) family of companies with over 70 years of experience in heavy civil construction, underground utilities, and telecommunications. Its companies operate across Utah, Idaho, Nevada, Wyoming, Colorado, Oregon, and beyond, guided by the values Value Safety, Embrace Ownership, Be Honorable, and Elevate Team.

Requirements

• A minimum of eight years of construction management experience.
• Engineering, Construction Management, or Business Management degree, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Previous leadership of an assigned area with Profit & Loss responsibility.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, specifications, and contracts.
• Strong leadership, problem-solving, decision-making, and organizational skills.
• Professional ethics, tact, and courtesy in dealing with management, team members, vendors, and internal and external customers.
• Ability to work independently and effectively in a team environment.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation to get to and from work.
• Ability and willingness to work long hours, including day, night, and weekend shifts as needed, and outside normal hours.
• Ability to sit, walk, lift, reach, stoop, stand, grasp, balance, climb, kneel, crouch, and occasionally lift up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to work outdoors in changing weather and with noise, vibrations, and job hazards.
• Ability to travel to project sites throughout the assigned region as needed.

Responsibilities

• Champion Whitaker’s Vision, Mission, and Core Values in every action and decision: Value Safety, Embrace Ownership, Be Honorable, and Elevate Team.
• Provide leadership to the operations area and manage and execute goals and objectives for completing projects within the region.
• Ensure revenue and profit expectations are achieved according to identified plans and budgets.
• Establish and manage project goals and objectives, and support proper utilization of personnel and equipment.
• Lead end-to-end contract processes, including contracts, change orders, and project closeout.
• Develop strategies to ensure subcontract and change order negotiations align with business initiatives and objectives.
• Evaluate change orders for conformity with contract requirements and specifications, make recommendations, and consult on project, equipment, and facility specifications.
• Adhere to performance goals, operations reviews, project reviews, and formal auditing processes, including project QA plans, OQ requirements, pre-plans, project plans, and post-job reviews.
• Oversee preparation of project status reports and provide regular updates to senior management.
• Provide input and direction to planning, scheduling, and other support functions as required.
• Work with employees at all levels to enhance organizational core competencies.
• Assess direct reports’ competencies and ensure development requirements are in place and actively managed.
• Ensure safety systems are actively managed and drive continuous improvement to eliminate unsafe conditions and behaviors.
• Communicate safety goals with the team.
• Integrate safety into all work, identify best practices, and share them across the organization.
• Ensure job-specific employee and customer qualifications and certifications are current.
• Support business development, sales, and market growth in the area.
• Manage relationships with existing customers and leverage them to acquire potential new customers.
• Participate in developing and executing business strategies with other Area Managers and/or senior leadership.
• Develop and execute strategies to advance Whitaker’s market position in the assigned region.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities assigned by supervisors.

Benefits

• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP); employees earn shares in the company.
• Competitive wages.
• Health, dental, vision, life, short-term disability, and supplemental insurance.
• 401(k) with match.
• Paid holidays.
• Paid personal days.
• Quarterly incentive program (profit sharing).
• Referral bonuses.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager