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Sequoyah Electric does more than build complex electrical and technology systems; we share a commitment to trust, strong partnerships, and a culture grounded in delivering meaningful work the right way. As a full-service electrical and technology contractor, we integrate preconstruction, in-house engineering, and prefabrication to deliver innovative design-build solutions across a wide range of markets.

For more than 37 years, our passionate, solution-oriented professionals have driven success by taking pride in their work and supporting one another. We foster a safe, collaborative environment where accountability and teamwork go hand in hand, and where every voice contributes to better outcomes.

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Overview

We are seeking a Division Manager with large project experience to play a pivotal role in overseeing and coordinating all aspects of construction projects within the division. As a Division Manager, you will ensure the successful execution of projects from initiation to completion adhering to budgetary constraints and timelines. You will be tasked with managing a diverse team of construction professionals, including project managers, engineers, and field staff, to guarantee the highest standards of quality, safety, and efficiency.

Responsibilities

The responsibilities of a Division Manager fall under the following key areas:

Team Leadership:

The Division Manager manages and mentors a team of construction professionals, providing guidance, support, and fostering a collaborative and high-performance work environment. They will be responsible for continuous improvement initiatives within the division, exploring and implementing innovative construction methods, technologies, and best practices to enhance overall efficiency and effectiveness.

Business Management

The Division Manager monitors division and project performance. They manage profit and loss performance based on corporate strategies and monitor the division’s projects’ financial statuses (% complete and accounts billing/aging status - collections project status).

The Division Manager develops division budgets and manages the budget process based on the agreed upon annual baseline budget planning requirements. They will review sales and gross margins quarterly through a narrative to owners that would include:

• Overall actual and projected gross margins.
• Gross margin changes from past quarters.
• Actual and projected cash flows.
• Update Division annual overhead budget.

Additional business management responsibilities of the Division Manager include:

• Reviewing project close-outs monthly.
• Approving project management’s monthly project profit projections.
• Providing regular updates to senior management on project status, risks, and opportunities.

Project Management

The Division Manager directs and oversees the planning, development, and execution of construction projects, ensuring they are completed on time, within budget, and in accordance with specifications and regulations. During the planning phase, they clearly define division requirements, goals and objectives for the project based on project management policies and procedures.

Additional Project Management responsibilities of the Division Manager include:

• Ensuring that proper project planning occurs on all division projects including developing and monitoring project budgets, identifying cost-saving opportunities while maintaining quality standards.
• Being responsible for financial forecasting, tracking expenses, and reporting to senior management.

Operations

The Division Manager participates in project meetings, working with the Field Superintendents and other Division Managers to manage division man-hour productivity and overall manpower requirements to maximize manpower utilization.

Additional Operations responsibilities of the Division Manager or include:

• Assessing the division’s technical, safety, estimating, and staffing needs and initiate appropriate actions as required.
• Actively participating in the training of all department personnel.
• Providing performance feedback and annual performance evaluations in coordination with HR.
• Taking corrective action as necessary on a timely basis and in accordance with company policy.

Proposals, Marketing and Sales

The Division Manager reviews all division estimates, ensures that all proposals are submitted within company standards, and develops new sales leads. They will coordinate with the Business Development Manager and Marketing department as needed.

Additional responsibilities include:

• Preparing quarterly and annual sales projections.
• Promoting customer relations.
• Reporting monthly actual and projected backlog of projects.

Qualifications

This role requires 15+ years of proven leadership experience in electrical or low voltage construction project management. A bachelor’s degree in construction management, electrical engineer, or equivalent experience in the electrical trade as well as in-depth technical knowledge of low voltage construction methods, materials and safety standards.

Skills and Abilities

Success in this role requires demonstrated proficiency in the following areas: estimating, planning and budgeting, scheduling, recruiting, client relationship development, communication and leadership.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

The following physical requirements and working conditions apply to this role. Sequoyah will give consideration to all requests for accommodation.

• Ability to see, hear well (either naturally or with correction) and speak clearly
• Coordinate the movement of your eyes, hands, and fingers
• Physical requirements include sitting, standing and bending, repetitive motions of hands and wrists
• Reach for, handle, use fingers and manipulate objects
• Must be capable of working extended hour days when job/business needs demand

Employee Benefit Program

Sequoyah cares deeply about the health and wellness of our team members and their families and is proud to offer a robust total rewards package.

• Employer Paid Medical, Dental, Vision (employee and eligible dependents). Low annual deductible. Eligible first month following first 30 days.
• Employer Paid Life and AD&D Insurance (employee and eligible dependents)
• Employer Paid Long Term Disability (employee)
• 401(k) plan with up to a 4% match; Roth or Traditional options available
• Paid Time Off to cover personal time away from work
• 7 Paid Holidays
• Flex Savings Account for Medical and Dependent Care
• Voluntary supplemental insurance (i.e. Cancer Care, Accident, etc.)
• Fitness Reimbursement Program
• Education Assistance Program
• Vehicle Allowance

Salary Range: $200,000 - $250,000 per year. Opportunity for partnership share.

This job posting is a general description of the essential functions of this role. It is not intended to describe all duties someone in this position may perform. All employees of Sequoyah are expected to perform tasks as assigned by Sequoyah supervisors or management, regardless of job title or routine job duties.

Sequoyah is an equal opportunity employer. We are a non‐smoking facility and a drug and alcohol-free workplace. All new hires are subject to a post-offer, pre-employment background check and drug screen, in accordance with company policy and the NECA/IBEW Electrical Industry Drug-Free Workplace Program. As per the program, cannabis/THC is not included in pre-employment testing. It may be included in order for Sequoyah to be in compliance with specific client contracts; we will inform you if you will be assigned to a client project or worksite where this is a requirement.