Divisional Manager - Construction

TRS Staffing Solutions; Fort Mill (SC); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus

Automobile & mileage allowance

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid holidays & PTO

Job summary

TRS Staffing Solutions seeks an experienced Divisional Manager to lead the General Contracting Division, guiding project delivery, profitability, and people leadership. This role combines hands-on project responsibilities with strategic oversight and operating-system development for scalable growth.

You will build high-performing teams, improve profitability, and partner with executive leadership to drive sustainable expansion while ensuring safe, high-quality project execution.

Qualifications

• Ideally 7+ years of progressive construction leadership experience.
• Experience with precision concrete in industrial facilities.
• Ability to estimate pit work costs and scope.
• Proven success managing multiple complex projects and teams.
• Strong financial, contractual, and operational management skills.
• Excellent communication and executive presentation abilities.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the successful execution of all projects while improving scheduling, resource utilization, quality, and consistency.
• Own division profitability through forecasting, budget management, gross margin improvement, and cost control.
• Lead, coach, and develop Project Managers, Superintendents, and project teams.
• Maintain executive-level client relationships and increase repeat business.
• Support estimating, strategic pursuits, backlog development, and market expansion.
• Standardize processes, implement KPIs, leverage technology, and drive operational efficiency.

Skills

Financial management

Contract management

Operational leadership

Executive communication

Negotiation

Project leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management / Engineering

Job description

Our client is seeking an experienced project management professional that is ready to become a divisional leader for our General Contracting Division. This role is responsible for the operational, financial, and people leadership of the division while ensuring safe, profitable, and high-quality execution of all projects. The Divisional Manager provides strategic direction for project delivery, develops future leaders, drives continuous improvement, and partners with executive leadership to achieve sustainable growth. This position is a hands-on management role with project responsibilities.

About the Role

Lead the operational performance of the General Contracting Division by delivering exceptional project execution, building high-performing teams, improving profitability, and creating scalable operating systems that support long-term growth.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the successful execution of all projects while improving scheduling, resource utilization, quality, and consistency. Will operate the duties of a Senior Project Manager, as well, until the division grows to a point where those functions are absorbed by other teammates.
• Own division profitability through forecasting, budget management, gross margin improvement, and cost control.
• Lead, coach, and develop Project Managers, Superintendents, and project teams while building succession strength.
• Maintain executive-level client relationships, resolve escalated issues, and increase repeat business.
• Support & Perform estimating, strategic pursuits, backlog development, and market expansion.
• Standardize processes, implement KPIs, leverage technology, and drive operational efficiency.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of progressive construction leadership experience in precision concrete, industrial, and/or heavy civil construction.
• Experience with precision concrete in industrial facilities.
• Proven ability to evaluate and estimate pit work costs and scope.
• Demonstrated success managing multiple complex projects and operational teams.
• Experience estimating and leading projects.
• Strong financial, contractual, and operational management skills.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and executive presentation skills.
• OSHA certification and valid driver's license.

Required Skills

• Strong financial, contractual, and operational management skills.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and executive presentation skills.

Preferred Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field.
• Experience with manufacturing, industrial, or energy sector projects.
• Lean Construction or continuous improvement experience.
• P&L responsibility for a business unit or division.

Pay range and compensation package

• Annual discretionary bonus based on company and individual performance.
• Automobile allowance and mileage reimbursement
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(K) Retirement plan with company contributions.
• Paid holidays and PTO (Paid Time Off).

Equal Opportunity Statement

We are committed to diversity and inclusivity in our hiring practices and strive to create a workplace that reflects the communities we serve.