Overview

As an Area Manager in the Southern California market, you will be responsible for the safe coordination and planning of multiple projects to achieve the best economic and schedule results; typically overseeing multiple projects within the region. 

What you will be doing

• Supports and oversees multiple project plans and project productions within a single region in one state.
• Provides technical expertise to project bids by working closely with estimating, engineers, project managers and bid review committees.
• Enforces Company and project safety plans at all project sites to ensure Company and sub-contractor safety compliance.
• Reviews proposed project designs to ensure plan is in compliance with contract cost estimate, production goals and quality adherence, within schedule.
• Coordinates with Human Resources to ensure all projects have accurate personnel assigned and recruiting efforts are assigned to upcoming project needs.
• Perform additional assignments per management’s direction.
• Reviews and ensures project costs and coded accurately for accurate financial reporting. Identifies and implements trainings and corrective action, if needed.
• Provides technical guidance and resources to the project management team to ensure projects progresses on schedule and within prescribed budget.
• Reviews weekly and monthly project status reports and evaluate that schedules or plans will meet project goals.
• Evaluates project activities to determine compliance with government regulatory agencies and coordinate with agencies for permitting regulations.
• Assists project managers with Owner relations, presentations and change order requests, as needed.
• Manages and provides oversight to insurance issues, as needed.
• Participates in the selection and contract execution with subcontractors and suppliers.
• Oversees and/or audits project cost controls, budgets, invoicing, estimates and project forecasting and provide input to Executive management related to project operations and status.
• Maintains knowledge of Company values and strategic plan.
• Support published corporate policies.

What we are looking for

• 15 years’ experience in heavy civil construction required.
• 10 years’ experience managing construction teams required.
• Bachelor’s Degree a plus.
• Managing heavy civil/highway projects, construction, business and financial risk management experience
• Safety Trained Supervisor (STS) certification preferred.
• Valid Driver’s License.
• Expert knowledge of complex construction means and methods.
• Proven knowledge and ability to manage claims process and negotiate with Owner regarding project issues.
• Proven skill and ability to lead multiple teams from different functions towards a common goal.
• Strong conflict management skills.
• Strong, proven leadership skills.
• Ability to identify top talent and implement growth opportunities and trainings to mentor and build internal team.

Why work for us

Some of the benefits you may be eligible for as an employee are:

• Comprehensive compensation package and paid time off program
• Industry leading 401(k)/RRSP
• Medical/Extended Health Care, Dental, Vison and/or Provincial Medical
• Wellness benefits & Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition Reimbursement Program

We are an EEO/AA/ADA/Veterans employer.

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