Division Manager - Dewatering

Mainframe Solutions; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision coverage

401(k)

Company vehicle or vehicle allowance

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Mainframe Solutions seeks a Division Manager to lead a self-perform dewatering division across Texas, overseeing operations, estimating, project management, client relationships, and field execution.

The ideal candidate has 8+ years in construction leadership, experience in heavy civil/utilities/infrastructure, and a proven ability to build and scale a division, manage budgets and safety. This role offers growth, competitive compensation, and benefits.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of construction management or operations leadership experience.
• Experience leading self-perform construction operations.
• Strong background in heavy civil, utilities, infrastructure, environmental, or specialty contracting.
• Experience managing budgets, schedules, personnel, and project execution.
• Strong leadership, communication, and business development skills.
• Ability to build and grow a division within a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily operations of the dewatering division.
• Develop and execute growth strategies for the division.
• Manage project managers, superintendents, and field personnel.
• Oversee estimating, project planning, scheduling, and resource allocation.
• Develop client relationships with contractors, municipalities, and engineers.
• Support business development and project pursuits throughout Texas.
• Review contracts, budgets, schedules, and project performance.
• Ensure projects meet safety, quality, and profitability objectives.
• Develop operating procedures and best practices for the division.
• Recruit, mentor, and develop technical and field personnel.

Skills

Leadership

Business development

Contract management

Project management

Job description

Join Mainframe Solutions as a Division Manager leading the growth of a self-perform dewatering division supporting heavy civil, municipal, utility, and infrastructure projects throughout Texas.

This is an opportunity to build and scale a growing operation by overseeing business development, operations, project execution, estimating, and field teams. While previous dewatering experience is valuable, we are seeking an experienced construction leader capable of developing a high-performing operation and driving long-term growth.

Competitive compensation is offered based on experience, along with a comprehensive benefits package.

Role Overview

We are seeking a Division Manager to oversee all aspects of a growing dewatering operation. This position will provide leadership across operations, estimating, project management, client relationships, business development, and field execution while establishing processes that support sustainable growth.

The ideal candidate has experience leading self-perform construction operations within heavy civil, utilities, environmental, or specialty contracting and is comfortable building teams, developing client relationships, and overseeing multiple projects simultaneously.

Project Scope

• Construction dewatering systems
• Groundwater control and bypass pumping
• Wellpoint systems
• Deep wells and eductor systems
• Municipal infrastructure projects
• Underground utilities
• Heavy civil construction
• Water and wastewater infrastructure

Key Responsibilities

• Lead daily operations of the dewatering division
• Develop and execute growth strategies for the division
• Manage project managers, superintendents, and field personnel
• Oversee estimating, project planning, scheduling, and resource allocation
• Develop client relationships with contractors, municipalities, and engineers
• Support business development and project pursuits throughout Texas
• Review contracts, budgets, schedules, and project performance
• Ensure projects meet safety, quality, and profitability objectives
• Develop operating procedures and best practices for the division
• Recruit, mentor, and develop technical and field personnel

Qualifications

• 8+ years of construction management or operations leadership experience
• Experience leading self-perform construction operations
• Strong background in heavy civil, utilities, infrastructure, environmental, or specialty contracting
• Experience managing budgets, schedules, personnel, and project execution
• Strong leadership, communication, and business development skills
• Ability to build and grow a division within a fast-paced environment

Preferred Experience

• Dewatering or groundwater control experience
• Underground utility construction
• Municipal infrastructure projects
• Water and wastewater construction
• TxDOT or public works experience
• Business development and client relationship management
• P&L responsibility and operational leadership

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Performance-based bonus opportunities
• Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
• 401(k)
• Company vehicle or vehicle allowance
• Paid Time Off

Why This Role

This is an opportunity to build something rather than simply manage an existing operation. The Division Manager will play a key role in developing a self-perform dewatering division, expanding market presence, building client relationships, and creating long-term operational success across Texas infrastructure projects.

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check and drug screening in accordance with company policy and applicable laws. Failure to meet these requirements may result in withdrawal of the offer.