Area Manager

J.F. White Contracting; Wethersfield (CT); Presencial; USD 180.000 - 260.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

J.F. White Contracting in Connecticut is seeking a senior construction leader with deep expertise in heavy civil projects. The role manages safety, staffing, schedules, budgets, and stakeholder communications across multiple teams and ownership interfaces.

You will drive profitability, oversee change orders and payment processes, and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements while mentoring project personnel and maintaining a strong safety culture.

Formación

• 15+ years’ experience in heavy civil construction.
• 10+ years’ experience managing construction teams.
• Experience managing heavy civil/highway projects and risk management.
• Proven ability to lead multiple teams across functions.

Responsabilidades

• Enforce safety policies and project safety plans on all projects.
• Staff and coordinate with local leadership, project teams, and HR to ensure proper staffing.
• Manage schedules, budgets, change orders, and payments to ensure profitability.
• Coordinate with owners and subs, and negotiate project issues as needed.
• Oversee risk management, claims processes, and regulatory compliance.

Conocimientos

Leadership

Budget management

Contract management

Conflict resolution

Team building

Educación

STS certification

Valid Driver’s License

Descripción del empleo

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
• Has a deep understanding of Company’s Safety Policies and enforces Company and project safety plans on all projects at all times to ensure Company and sub-contractor safety compliance and performance.
• Actively participates in all aspects of the Company safety program and ensures a positive safety culture is achieved on all projects at all times to strive for an incident free work place.
• Ensures quality is built into all aspects of each project and process – ensures zero re-work.
• 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.
• Works actively to recognize and resolve issues as soon as possible.
• Reviews and monitors each project schedule on a monthly basis and ensures compliance with Company and contract schedule requirements.
• Reviews and ensures project activities are planned before work has started.Knows quantities, cost, and budgets for each project and reviews performance monthly to ensure profitability.
• Reviews daily cost results and always takes actions to reduce costs.
• 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.
• Ensures payments are collected timely.
• 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.
• Maintains knowledge of Company values and strategic plan.

Supervisory Responsibility

• Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws.
• Responsibilities may include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; disciplinary actions; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

Qualifications

• The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience

• 15+ years’ experience in heavy civil construction required.
• 10+ years’ experience managing construction teams required.
• Managing heavy civil/highway projects, construction, business and financial risk management experience required
• Certifications and/or Licensing Requirements
• Safety Trained Supervisor (STS) certification preferred.
• Valid Driver’s License. Knowledge, Skills & Ability
• 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. Embodies Company core values and strategic plan.
• Comprehensive understanding and support corporate policies and procedures.
• Ability to identify top talent and implement growth opportunities and trainings to mentor and build internal team.

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