Area Manager
Overview:
The Area Manager is responsible for a geographic area under a specific LOB, business segment or customer, and provides overall management oversight of all construction related activities and personnel assigned to a project/program within assigned area or LOB segment.
The Area Manager has OUID P&L responsibility for a designated area and generally manages multiple projects or customers. The Area Manager develops and implements resource and production plans to meet customer needs for construction projects throughout area of responsibility.
The Area Manager completely understands the business, the context, and manages implications related to managing construction operations within the assigned Region or Division and travels to specific job sites as required to oversee day-to-day operations, track productivity, and oversee equipment utilization to determine, identify, and correct problem areas impacting projected profitability.
The Area Manager develops business relationships with customers, subcontractors, vendors, and industry associations, while also maintaining relations with local trade unions regarding labor management and grievance resolution within the Area.This role is responsible for compliance with H&M safety policies and procedures, assists in the investigation of incidents and claims, and communicates lessons learned to crews.
Responsibilities:
The Area Manager will manage a team of Construction Operation professionals and has oversight over all operations personnel assigned to projects/programs within area of responsibility. This role provides thought leadership in the continuous improvement of methodology and/or selection of tools, approaches and process enhancements using the fundamentals of H&M Project Management practices.The Area Manager implements infrastructure and processes to enable deployment against project demands.
Additionally, the Area Manager facilitates communication between various internal team members, interfaces with external stakeholders associated with assigned construction projects and communicates with influence to client group and team members.
This role ensures that team goals, roles, protocols, and business relationships are consistent with high-performance requirements and congruent with the company's strategy. The ideal candidate will lead by example in an environment that fosters trust and candor, will maintain personal accountability, and communicate assertively and constructively.
Qualifications:
- Experience in managing construction operations on mid to large scale projects, supervising construction activities, and advanced knowledge of construction and utility industry practices
- Exposure to industry relevant software and MS Office applications
- Completion of H&M PMO training and formal Project Management coursework
- Highly complex problem-solving skills
Minimum Educational Background: BS degree in Project Management, Construction Management, or related field; or equivalent work experience
Minimum Years of Relevant Experience: 15+