Regional Manager

Phillips & Jordan•Knoxville, TN

44d

About The Position

As a Regional Manager for Phillips Power, you will oversee and manage operations across multiple Power infrastructure construction projects within your region. You'll lead a team of project managers, engineers, and field leaders to ensure projects are executed safely, on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards. Reporting directly to a Vice President and maintaining a close working relationship with the VP of Operations, you'll be responsible for executing work, capturing work, measuring performance, building teams, managing a WIP schedule, and driving P&L results. You will also build and maintain relationships with clients, subcontractors, and key stakeholders to ensure customer satisfaction and repeat business. This position offers a growth path toward a Vice President role—ideal for an individual midway through their career with strong leadership potential.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
Minimum 10 years of experience in Power or heavy civil construction, with a proven track record of leading teams and managing large-scale projects.
Strong technical understanding of Power infrastructure work, including substation, transmission, distribution, and underground utility construction.
Exceptional leadership and organizational skills, with the ability to motivate teams, manage multiple priorities, and deliver results.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with clients, subcontractors, and internal teams.
Comprehensive understanding of safety practices and compliance in Power construction environments.
Candidates that accept an offer of employment are required to undergo and successfully complete a pre-employment physical examination. This exam is essential to ensure that all potential employees meet the necessary health and fitness standards for the role. The examination includes a series of tests and evaluations conducted by a certified medical professional to assess overall physical health, identify any potential medical conditions that could interfere with job performance, and verify that the candidate is capable of safely performing the essential duties of the position.
Completion and clearance of this physical are mandatory steps in the hiring process.

Responsibilities

Provide strategic and operational leadership for all projects in your region, leveraging your experience in the Power Market.
Direct and guide project managers and field teams to ensure projects are executed efficiently, profitably, and safely.
Drive project performance through proactive planning and disciplined execution.
Capture work opportunities, measure progress and results, manage WIP schedules, and ensure P&L accountability across all regional projects.
Lead, mentor, and motivate a multidisciplinary team of project managers, engineers, estimators, and field staff.
Foster a culture of excellence, accountability, and collaboration that empowers high performance and professional growth.
Build and maintain strong relationships with clients and partners to ensure satisfaction, repeat business, and long-term partnerships.
Identify new business opportunities and collaborate with the Power Team and Business Development Teams to capture and expand regional market share.
Partner with estimators and preconstruction teams on bid reviews, proposals, and project strategies.
Work closely with project managers and finance to track budgets, forecasts, and margins.
Ensure projects meet or exceed financial targets and contribute to overall regional profitability.
Champion a culture of safety.
Ensure all work complies with company safety standards and regulatory requirements.
Work closely with Human Resources to recruit, develop, and retain top talent across your region.