Shoring Manager

Whitaker Construction•Brigham City, UT

20h

About The Position

The Shoring Manager leads the Shoring Department’s strategic planning, financial performance, and day-to-day operations, with full responsibility for the department’s profit and loss. The role oversees shoring inventory, inspection, maintenance, logistics, engineering coordination, and field support, ensuring safe, efficient, and cost-effective operations that support construction projects across all regions. The position manages budgets and financial forecasts, develops cost-control strategies, oversees equipment planning and fulfillment, and establishes operational standards and performance benchmarks. It leads the department’s safety and compliance activities, supervises and develops shoring personnel, and works with project teams, the Equipment Department, and executive leadership to integrate shoring requirements into project planning and execution. The Shoring Manager is also the primary contact for shoring-related needs across job sites and supports engineering and operations teams with load calculations, system selection, and shoring practices. The role is based primarily in the company’s main yard and office environments, with regular visits to project sites across multiple states. Occasional extended hours or weekend work may be needed to meet operational needs or respond to emergencies.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Business, or a related field, or equivalent industry experience.
5–8 years of experience in construction or underground utilities, including at least 3 years in a leadership or management role.
Strong knowledge of shoring systems.
Demonstrated experience managing budgets, cost analysis, or P&L responsibilities.
Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
Strong understanding of OSHA regulations, excavation safety, and shoring standards.

Nice To Haves

OSHA 30-Hour Construction Certification.
Certified Competent Person for Shoring and Excavation.
Experience with ERP or equipment-management systems.
Equipment operation certifications, such as forklift or skid steer.

Responsibilities

Own full P&L responsibility for the Shoring Department and ensure profitability and budget adherence.
Develop and manage annual budgets, financial forecasts, and cost-control strategies.
Track and report financial performance, identify opportunities to reduce operating costs and increase revenue, and evaluate capital expenditure needs for executive leadership.
Oversee shoring inventory, inspections, maintenance, logistics, and field support.
Plan, fulfill, and track shoring equipment orders to job sites; maintain inventory forecasts to support project schedules and prevent shortages or excess.
Implement operational standards, workflows, and performance benchmarks to improve reliability and turnaround times.
Lead departmental safety initiatives and ensure compliance with OSHA regulations, company policies, and industry standards.
Oversee inspection protocols and conduct or delegate yard and site inspections to verify equipment integrity, condition, and correct use.
Manage and mentor shoring foremen and yard crews; oversee hiring, performance reviews, training, and professional development.
Foster accountability, safety, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
Coordinate with estimators, project managers, project engineers, superintendents, and foremen to integrate shoring needs into project planning and execution.
Partner with the Equipment Department on procurement strategies and maintenance planning, and collaborate with executive leadership to align departmental strategy with company goals.
Serve as the primary contact for shoring-related issues across job sites and respond to field requests, emergencies, and equipment failures.
Support engineering and operations teams with load calculations, system selection, and shoring best practices.