Area Operations Manager, Roadway Electric

Are you a strategic leader with a passion for operational excellence? As an Area Operations Manager, you will play a crucial role in the planning and execution of multiple projects, ensuring that they meet and exceed financial and scheduling targets. You will oversee operations across various projects within a designated district.

Collaborate with industry experts and committed teams to deliver successful results while maintaining the highest safety standards.

Apply now and transform your career with us.

• Builds a strong relationship with each project Owner and maintains a positive relationship through partnering and regular Owner communication.
• Coordinates with local leadership, project teams, and human resources to ensure all projects are properly staffed.
• Knows each contract and is steadfast in ensuring notices, change orders, disputes, and claims are actively managed.
• Reviews and monitors each project schedule monthly and ensures compliance with Company and contract schedule requirements.
• Knows quantities, cost, and budgets for each project and reviews performance monthly to ensure profitability.
• Always looks for ways to maximize opportunities and minimize risk.
• Has a deep understanding of company financial reporting policies, procedures, and process and conducts monthly financial review meetings with every project its’ billing request and never misses a monthly billing cycle.
• Understands each projects’ schedule of values and manages them in a proactive manner.
• Ensures change orders or other payment mechanisms are in place before work starts.
• Evaluates project activities to determine compliance with government regulatory agencies and coordinate with agencies for permitting regulations.
• Participates in the procurement process of subcontractors and vendors.
• Coordinates Company support through active and regular engagement with various corporate departments including: safety, finance, project controls, equipment, construction engineering, technical services, design management, and human resources.  

• 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 required.
• 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.
• Comprehensive understanding and support corporate policies and procedures.
• Ability to identify top talent and implement growth opportunities and trainings.

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, Vision and/or Provincial Medical
• Wellness benefits & Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition Reimbursement Program

We are an EEO/ADA/Veterans employer.