Area Manager - Water/Wastewater

FALL CREEK FARM & NURSERY; Tempe (AZ); On-site; USD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free medical/dental/vision plans

Stock options after start date

401(k) with match

Weekly paychecks

Paid time off

Job summary

Garney is seeking an Area Manager in the Tempe, AZ region to lead safety, client relationships, and project execution across multiple teams. The role requires steering financials, bids, procurement, and risk management to deliver on company goals.

You will oversee safety programs, field audits, and succession planning while driving growth and high-performance teams across water and wastewater projects. Travel to sites is expected.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of experience in the water and wastewater construction industry.
• Ability to manage large, multi-team projects or multiple concurrent projects with direct reports.
• Proven experience building and leading high-performing teams.
• Strong technical knowledge of construction operations within the assigned area.
• Ability to travel to job sites as necessary to support execution and compliance with company goals.
• Excellent communication and conflict resolution skills.
• Proficiency in project financials, estimating tools, and production analysis.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Demonstrated problem-solving and decision-making capabilities.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational abilities.
• Flexibility and adaptability.

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain a strong safety culture within the area.
• Oversee implementation of safety programs and procedures on all projects.
• Conduct and participate in area-wide safety audits and training events.
• Proactively identify and mitigate high-risk activities during all project phases.
• Cultivate and maintain client relationships within the area.
• Represent the company at public speaking events, industry conferences, and meetings.
• Lead efforts to manage contractual risks and negotiate project-specific terms.
• Develop and execute a strategic growth and work execution plan for the area.
• Oversee project acquisition, bid reviews, and procurement strategies.
• Deliver accurate monthly WIP and financial forecasting.
• Approve subcontracts and purchase orders as applicable.
• Collaborate on long-term resource and equipment planning.
• Analyze labor, equipment, and production metrics to optimize performance.
• Ensure technical execution aligns with safety, budget, and schedule goals.
• Plan for long-term leadership continuity through succession efforts and team development.

Skills

Water/wastewater construction

Project leadership

Team management

Communication

Budget & financials

Estimating tools

Production analysis

Safety culture

Strategic growth planning

Job description

Requisition ID13028-Posted07/22/2026-AZ-Tempe-Project Management-7-10 years-Regional Travel

Area Manager position is available at Garney . This role is responsible for overseeing the operations, safety, personnel, and business development within a designated geographic area or work type. This individual leads all facets of project execution and acquisition in alignment with company values and strategic objectives. A successful Area Manager brings strong leadership, operational, and financial skills and serves as a key driver of safety culture, client relationships, and workforce development. This position is typically a progression from a Senior Project Manager or Senior Superintendent.

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING

• Establish and maintain a strong safety culture within the area
• Oversee implementation of safety programs and procedures on all projects
• Conduct and participate in area-wide safety audits and training events
• Proactively identify and mitigate high-risk activities during all project phases
• Cultivate and maintain client relationships within the area
• Represent the company at public speaking events, industry conferences, and meetings
• Lead efforts to manage contractual risks and negotiate project-specific terms
• Develop and execute a strategic growth and work execution plan for the area
• Oversee project acquisition, bid reviews, and procurement strategies
• Deliver accurate monthly WIP and financial forecasting
• Approve subcontracts and purchase orders as applicable
• Collaborate on long-term resource and equipment planning
• Analyze labor, equipment, and production metrics to optimize performance
• Ensure technical execution aligns with safety, budget, and schedule goals
• Plan for long-term leadership continuity through succession efforts and team development

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

• Minimum 8 years of experience in the water and wastewater construction industry
• Demonstrated ability to manage large, multi-team projects or multiple concurrent projects with direct reports
• Proven experience building and leading high-performing teams
• Strong technical knowledge of construction operations within the assigned area
• Ability to travel to job sites as necessary to support execution and compliance with company goals
• Excellent communication and conflict resolution skills
• Proficiency in project financials, estimating tools, and production analysis
• Strong leadership and team management skills
• Demonstrated problem-solving and decision-making capabilities
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational abilities
• Flexibility and adaptability

LET'S TALK THE PERKS!

• Free medical, prescription, dental, and vision plans ($0 premiums)
• Virtual doctor visits with no co-pay
• Shares of company stock at no cost starting on your first day
• 401(k) plan with a 3.5% match
• Student loan resources
• Weekly paychecks
• Paid time off
• 8 paid holidays
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with a lump sum and matching contributions
• Free life insurance and disability policy
• Free access to healthcare coordinators
• Counseling sessions with mental health professionals at no cost
• Access to consultations with legal and financial professionals at no cost
• Free programs assisting with weight loss, maternity health, prescriptions for chronic conditions, and more
• 50% employee discount in the Garney apparel store

CONTACT US

If you are interested in the Area Manager position, please click APPLY NOW to submit your application. To view additional opportunities with Garney, visit careers.garney.com.

If you have questions or would like more information, please [e-mail] and include the job location and requisition ID (listed below the job title at the top of the page) to ensure a prompt response. Please note that email inquiries are not a substitute for submitting an application. All openings listed are currently accepting candidates.

Garney and its subsidiaries are committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and it is our policy to provide equal opportunity to all people without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, age, disability, pregnancy, genetic information, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other legally protected category. Garney is a background screening, drug-free workplace.