Construction Area Manager

Edgerton is a premier, earthmoving, and underground utility company. We seek out opportunities where our depth of experience and creativity can add value, beyond the earthmoving phase, to the entire project. With skilled employees, cutting edge technology, and a forward-thinking approach, we take pride in our work and consistently exceed expectations.

Our employees and customers know that Edgerton is more than a company. We are a team of people with a shared culture. We value integrity, each other, and our customers. We communicate transparently with creative solutions.

Job Description:

Embodies the company culture, SQE and delivers results accordingly. In accordance with the President's vision, SQE mission and strategic plan, the Area Manager assists in developing and executing the regional plan for the geographic area. Establishes and maintains local relationships for future business, assists in preparing estimates and securing profitable work, mentors field managers and staff. Reports directly to the President.

Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in related field
• 10 years minimum experience in heavy civil work

Procurement:

• Works closely with the estimating team for work in geographical area. Assists estimating, as needed, by working directly with clients, subcontractors, vendors, and internal resources to successfully provide proposals for projects.
• Assists estimating in negotiating contracts with clients through contract execution stage.
• Upon project award, leads project team during project setup through project execution. Mentorship and oversite of PM staff for work in this geographical area.
• Continues to promote the dominant presence when it comes to Edgerton's areas of expertise in the geographical area.
• Looks for opportunities to expand in other markets within area.
• Business Development; develops relationships with new clients and vendors in geographic area.

Operations:

• Provides SQE operational oversite on the projects in assigned geographic area.
• Assists in regional scheduling, resource sharing and overall flow of work in this area.
• Links field and estimating by sharing information necessary for company success.
• Provides support, as needed, for PM's and field staff to ensure safe execution of our work, trouble shoot problems, negotiating change orders, resource conflicts and customer relations.
• Provides personnel leadership within its area.
• Works with General Superintendent and President on long range resource needs or business ventures in given area.
• Provides guidance of general flow of projects within area to create synergies and downstream business opportunities.
• Works closely with General Manager of Utilities on operational objectives in given area related to utilities.

Financial:

• Ability to manage financial risks and make sound decisions.
• Provide financial oversite and support for project staff.
• Reviews variance reports and other project related financials with the project staff.
• Has P&L responsibilities

Other Duties

• Other duties as assigned