Area Manager

Pike Corporation; Charlotte, Northern (NC, KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Life insurance and disability

Job summary

Pike Corporation is seeking an Area Manager for foundation construction across utility power infrastructure. You will lead field crews, ensure safety, quality, and on-time delivery while coordinating with project stakeholders. Strong supervisory experience and the ability to interpret engineering drawings are essential.

The role requires planning daily operations, managing resources, and maintaining thorough project documentation in a dynamic field setting.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in foundation construction, drilling, or heavy civil/utility work.
• 2+ years in a supervisory role leading field crews.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and engineering plans.
• Must have a valid driver's license and be able to work outages or on-call rotations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee foundation construction activities: drilling, excavation, rebar, concrete.
• Lead field crews, ensure productivity, quality, safety adherence.
• Plan daily operations, equipment usage, and crew assignments.
• Review drawings and specifications to meet depth, alignment, and tolerance.
• Coordinate with project managers, engineers, inspectors, and subs.
• Maintain records, track production, and manage materials and logistics.
• Enforce OSHA regulations and conduct daily safety meetings.

Skills

Leadership

Supervisory experience

Safety management

Operations planning

Blueprint interpretation

Project coordination

Communication

Remote/field teamwork

Education

Bachelor's or Associate in Construction Management

Engineering-related degree preferred

Job description

Position Summary

The Area Manager oversees all aspects of foundation construction for utility power infrastructure, including transmission towers, poles, and substations. This role is responsible for ensuring work is executed safely, efficiently, and in full compliance with engineering specifications, project requirements, and company standards. The Area Manager leads field crews, manages resources, and coordinates with project stakeholders to deliver high-quality foundation installations on time and within budget. You will report to the Operations Vice President.

Essential Functions

• Manage and oversee foundation construction activities, including drilling, excavation, rebar installation, and concrete placement
• Supervise field crews, drillers, and technicians to ensure productivity, quality, and safety standards are met
• Plan and coordinate daily operations, equipment usage, and crew assignments
• Review and interpret engineering drawings, geotechnical reports, and construction specifications
• Ensure foundations are installed to required depth, alignment, and tolerance standards
• Monitor site conditions (soil, weather, access) and adjust execution methods as needed
• Coordinate with project managers, engineers, inspectors, and subcontractors
• Track production, schedule progress, and ensure milestones are achieved
• Manage materials, equipment, logistics, and on-site resources
• Identify and resolve operational challenges, delays, or technical issues
• Maintain accurate records of work performed, inspections, and project documentation
• Enforce all OSHA regulations, company safety policies, and site-specific safety plans
• Lead daily safety meetings, job hazard analyses (JHAs), and pre-task planning sessions
• Ensure proper use of PPE, safe equipment operation, and adherence to safety procedures
• Investigate incidents, near misses, and implement corrective actions
• Promote a strong safety culture and accountability across all crew member

Minimum Requirements

• High school diploma or GED (Associate's or Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field preferred)
• 5+ years of experience in foundation construction, drilling, or heavy civil/utility work
• 2+ years in a supervisory or leadership role
• Strong knowledge of foundation systems, drilling techniques, and construction processes
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, engineering plans, and specifications
• Valid driver's license
• Occasionally lift, carry, push, or pull materials and equipment weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Available to work outages, storms, emergencies including on call rotation.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the responsibilities of this job, you will be required to talk, listen, and use hand signals to communicate. The job frequently requires you to stand; walk; use hands and fingers to handle objects, operate tools or controls; reach with hands and arms.

Work Environment

While performing the responsibilities of this job, you are frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts and vibration. You are occasionally exposed to a variety of extreme conditions at construction job sites. The noise level in the work environment and job sites can be loud. You will perform job responsibilities in extreme heat, cold, wet, windy, and storm conditions.

Our Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• HSA, dependent care and medical flexible spending accounts
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 401(k) with company match
• Life insurance, and short-term and long-term disability
• Paid time off, paid holidays, and family and medical leave

If this sounds like you, come join the PIKE family.

About Us

Founded in 1945, Pike is a leading provider of construction, repair and engineering services for electric and gas utilities, as well as telecommunications companies with a growing portfolio of turnkey renewable projects. We work with hundreds of utility clients across the country, and we continuously expand our offerings to supply our customers with the ideas, technology, experience, workforce and equipment to perform any job.

"Essential" is the one word that sums up who we are, the work we do and what our people mean to us. Each of our employees plays a critical role in ensuring that infrastructure systems are up and running when people and businesses need them.

Pike is a family-oriented workplace with a strong culture of safety, collaboration, innovation and exceptional customer service.

Pike Electric, LLC, is an equal opportunity employer.