Area Manager

Dragados•Wethersfield, CT

About The Position

The Area Manager oversees multiple heavy civil construction projects and teams, ensuring safety, quality, schedule, cost, profitability, contract administration, regulatory compliance, and timely billing and payment collection. The role builds and maintains strong relationships with project owners, coordinates project staffing and corporate support, and manages project risks and opportunities. The Area Manager also carries out supervisory responsibilities under organizational policies and applicable laws, including hiring, training, assigning work, evaluating performance, handling discipline, and resolving complaints and problems.

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 build internal teams.
Comprehensive understanding of and support for corporate policies and procedures.
Valid driver's license.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Understand and enforce Company and project safety plans on all projects, ensuring Company and subcontractor safety compliance and performance.
Participate in the Company safety program and promote a positive safety culture and incident-free workplace.
Ensure quality is built into projects and processes and prevent rework.
Build and maintain positive relationships with project owners through partnering and regular communication.
Coordinate with local leadership, project teams, and human resources to ensure projects are properly staffed.
Manage contract notices, change orders, disputes, and claims; identify and resolve issues promptly.
Review project schedules monthly and ensure compliance with Company and contract requirements.
Ensure project activities are planned before work begins.
Monitor project quantities, costs, budgets, and monthly performance to support profitability; review daily cost results and take action to reduce costs.
Maximize project opportunities and minimize risks.
Conduct monthly financial review meetings for each project, manage billing requests, meet monthly billing cycles, and ensure timely payment collection.
Understand and proactively manage each project's schedule of values; ensure change orders or other payment mechanisms are in place before work starts.
Evaluate project activities for compliance with government regulatory agencies and coordinate permitting requirements with agencies.
Participate in procurement of subcontractors and vendors.
Coordinate Company support through regular engagement with safety, finance, project controls, equipment, construction engineering, technical services, design management, and human resources.
Maintain knowledge of Company values and strategic plan and embody them in the role.
Perform additional assignments as directed by management.
Carry out supervisory responsibilities, including interviewing, hiring, training, planning and assigning work, directing employees, appraising performance, taking disciplinary action, addressing complaints, and resolving problems.
Identify top talent and implement growth opportunities and training to mentor and develop internal teams.