Division Manager (Civil Construction)

Jobot; Grand Ledge (MI); On-site; USD 150,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Additional bonuses

Long-term growth opportunity

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

A well-established civil construction firm is looking for a Division Manager to lead operations across multiple offices in Michigan. This high-impact role involves overseeing project execution, developing teams, and ensuring process excellence. Candidates must have a Bachelor's degree, over 10 years of civil construction leadership experience, and strong skills in estimating and collaboration. The position offers a competitive salary range of $150,000–$250,000 along with bonuses and long-term growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in civil construction leadership.
• Proven leadership presence with decision-making skills.
• Strong background in collaborating across departments.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and strategic oversight for Michigan operations.
• Oversee civil construction project execution for schedule and budget.
• Drive accountability and performance across teams.

Skills

Civil construction leadership

Estimating civil construction projects

Project management

Team leadership and development

Strong communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Civil Engineering or Construction Management

Job description

Division Manager | Lead Civil Construction Operations Across Michigan (High-Impact Leadership Role)

Salary: $150,000 - $250,000 per year.

Job Details

Our client is a well-established civil construction firm with a strong reputation across Michigan for delivering heavy civil and site development projects. They are seeking an experienced and driven Division Manager to oversee operations across multiple offices, lead teams, and partner directly with company ownership. This is a high-visibility leadership role ideal for someone who thrives in people management, project execution, and estimating oversight. The Michigan Division Manager will oversee operations for the Grand Ledge and Ann Arbor offices, working closely with estimating, project management, accounting, and field leadership. The role reports directly to the Company Owners and will serve as the senior operational leader across the Michigan division.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and strategic oversight for Michigan operations across multiple offices.
• Lead and develop estimating, project management, accounting, and field leadership teams.
• Oversee civil construction project execution to ensure schedule, budget, safety, and quality goals are met.
• Drive accountability and performance across teams while fostering a strong culture.
• Support high-level estimating, bid strategy, and pursuit planning for civil/site development projects.
• Ensure processes and systems support scalable operations and operational excellence.
• Partner with ownership to align division performance, forecasting, and growth initiatives.
• Act as a key decision‑maker and escalation point for project challenges and resource planning.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; Civil Engineering or Construction Management strongly preferred.
• 10+ years of experience in civil construction leadership/management.
• Strong background in estimating civil construction projects, managing and delivering civil construction projects, leading teams and developing people, and collaborating across departments (PM, estimating, accounting, field ops).
• Proven leadership presence with strong communication, decision‑making, and accountability skills.

Benefits and Compensation

• Starting salary range $150,000–$250,000 (based on experience).
• Additional bonuses, benefits, and perks offered.
• Long‑term growth opportunity within a stable, respected company.

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