District Area Manager

Asplundh Careers; Salisbury (NC); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Asplundh Tree Expert, LLC is seeking a District Area Manager to provide day-to-day field leadership for a portfolio of projects. You will supervise Project Managers and Regional Supervisors to drive on-schedule, within-budget delivery while upholding safety and operational excellence.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in construction management or 15+ years in the field, plus 10+ years of leadership in utilities or construction.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in construction management or 15+ years related experience.
• 10+ years progressive leadership/management in utility or construction.

Responsibilities

• Direct Project Managers and oversee field operations to ensure on-time delivery.
• Maintain project budgets, schedules, and safety standards across offices.
• Collaborate with regional supervisors on plans, crews, sequences, and finishes.
• Review estimates and change orders with the Estimating Team for accurate pricing.
• Coordinate material procurement and submittal delivery with Purchasing.

Skills

Field leadership

Budget oversight

Project management

Safety awareness

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in construction management

15+ years related experience

Job description

Description

District Area Manager

Job Description: The District Area Manager provides day-to-day field leadership for the assigned portfolio of projects. This position reports to the Regional Manager and is responsible for field-operations support across all office locations and for the Project Managers assigned to the area. Through direct supervision of Project Managers and oversight of Regional Supervisors, this position handles daily field-construction communications and helps drive project delivery on schedule and within budget while maintaining high safety and operational excellence.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management or related field, or 15+ years related experience.
• 10+ years of progressive leadership/management experience in utility, and/or construction.

Preferred Certifications

• IMSA Level 2 Technician
• IMSA Signal Inspector

Skills & Competencies

• Field operations leadership with a proven record of directing Project Managers and holding project teams and leaders accountable.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills on live jobs, schedules, and production problems.
• Proven ability to implement and improve field processes that drive consistent project delivery.
• Effective communication with Regional Supervisors, Project Managers, Purchasing Manager, Business Manager, and the Regional Manager.
• Ability to manage day-to-day field requests, keep material and subcontractors on track, and flag budget or schedule problems early.

Key Roles and Responsibilities

District Area Manager

• Handle day-to-day requests and communications related to field construction.
• Be proficient in project operations, direct assigned Project Managers, and give field operation direction to Regional Supervisors so each office maintains operational efficiency.
• Help ensure project delivery by directing Project Managers and working alongside Regional Supervisors on plan, crew, sequence, and finish.
• Check that live projects are tracked within budget and flag overruns, underruns, and other cost impacts to the Regional Manager.
• Review proposals, estimates, and change orders with the Estimating Team during bid and review periods, providing field-operations input to support accurate pricing, project planning, and successful execution.
• Work with the Purchasing Manager on submittal delivery and that material procurement is confirmed and progressing accordingly with project schedule.
• Direct Project Managers so subcontractors stay in compliance, on schedule, and within budget.
• Assess resource needs (personnel, equipment, material, etc.) with Regional Supervisors and Project Managers, and coordinate gaps with the Regional Manager as necessary.
• With Regional Project Management team, coordinate project operations, schedules, forecast, etc.
• Advise Regional Supervisors and Project Managers on field issues across operations, project management, quality, and safety. Report said issues to the Regional Manager.
• Evaluate signal and electrical training needs for General Foremen, Foremen, Traffic Signal Installers, and other field-related positions, and coordinate that development through the Regional Supervisor. Administrative and supervisory team training and professional development remains with the Regional Manager.
• Evaluate all aspects of field operations, identify problem areas & make recommendations for improvement.

Pre-Screen

• Upon offer, employees may be required to complete and pass a pre-employment drug screen, background, and/or MVR check.

Individuals with a disability who desire a reasonable accommodation can contact the ADA Coordinator by calling 1-833-222-3066. We partner with the Department of Homeland Security/U.S. Customs and Immigration Service to e-Verify all newly hired employees.

Important Information for Applicants

• Asplundh Tree Expert, LLC and its family of companies are Equal Opportunity Employers. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to any legally protected characteristic.
• If you require reasonable accommodation during the application or hiring process, please contact our ADA Coordinator at 1-800-248-8733, ext. 3656.
• Employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of applicable pre-employment requirements, which include background screening, drug testing, and employment eligibility verification.
• Compensation determination is based on market data, job scope and individual qualifications.
• We offer a competitive total rewards package inclusive of health and welfare and retirement benefits, as well as paid time off and holiday pay benefits.
• Unsolicited resumes without an executed agency agreement become the property of the company.