Utilities Manager-UM1026

Sanders Brothers Construction Co. Inc.; Charleston (SC); Sur place; USD 90 000 - 150 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Medical

Vision

Dental

Vacation & Holiday Pay

401K

Profit Sharing

Bonuses

Résumé du poste

Sanders Brothers Construction Company is seeking a Utilities Area Manager to lead the Utilities Department responsible for water, sewer, and storm drain operations. This role requires strategic direction, executive-level leadership, and accountability for safety, quality, and profitability across multiple projects.

The ideal candidate will expand department performance, plan resource needs, and ensure compliance with budgets, schedules, and regulatory requirements while collaborating with

Qualifications

• Progressive utility construction experience; senior field or operations management is valued.
• Ability to analyze operational and financial data to drive performance.
• Strong leadership and accountability across multi-project utilities operations.
• Knowledge of water, sewer and storm drain systems and installation methods.
• Ability to read construction drawings, schedules and specifications.

Responsabilités

• Provide executive-level direction for Utilities Department operations.
• Maintain accountability for safety, quality, production, utilization, and profitability.
• Lead and develop Utilities Management team across levels.
• Set expectations, standards, and performance metrics for utilities operations.
• Develop and execute departmental plans aligned with revenue, backlog, and growth.
• Forecast manpower, equipment, and workload for projects.
• Ensure projects align with budgets, schedules, and contracts.
• Review performance data to identify risks and opportunities.
• Drive cost control, quality, and safety improvement initiatives.
• Partner with PMs during bid reviews to verify scope and execution plans.
• Support long-range planning and backlog management for Utilities.

Connaissances

Executive leadership

Operations management

Safety leadership

Budgeting

Utilities construction

Formation

Bachelor's degree preferred

High school diploma required

Outils

MS Office

ERP systems

Project management software

Description du poste

Utilities Manager-UM1026

Sanders Brothers Construction Company is seeking a Utilities Area Manager to join our growing team.

The Utilities Area Manager is responsible for the overall performance, leadership, and strategic direction of the Utilities Department involving water, sewer, and storm drain operations.

Role and Responsibilities

• Provide executive-level leadership and direction for all Utilities Department operations.
• Maintain full accountability for departmental performance including safety, quality, production, utilization, and profitability.
• Lead, develop, and hold accountable the Utilities Management team across all levels.
• Establish clear expectations, standards, and performance metrics for utilities operations.
• Develop and execute departmental plans aligned with company revenue, backlog, and growth objectives.
• Forecast manpower, equipment, and workload requirements to support current and future projects.
• Ensure utilities projects are executed in alignment with approved budgets, schedules, and contractual requirements.
• Review operational and financial performance data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on efficiency, cost control, quality, and safety.
• Proactively identify operational challenges and implement corrective strategies before issues impact results.
• Partner with Project Managers and Estimators during bid reviews to validate scope, production assumptions, and execution strategies.
• Support long-range planning and backlog management for the Utilities Department.
• Ensure consistent application of company standards, policies, and procedures across all utilities operations.
• Champion a culture of safety, accountability, professionalism, and ownership throughout the department.
• Ensure compliance with all safe digging practices, trench safety standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Oversee quality control processes to ensure work is delivered at the highest standard and free from error.
• Coordinate resources and priorities with internal departments including Equipment, Trucking, Survey, Concrete, Asphalt, and Safety.
• Represent the Utilities Department in executive, operational, and strategic planning meetings.
• Maintain professional relationships with inspectors, customers, engineers, and internal stakeholders.
• Serve as a leader and role model aligned with Sanders Brothers Construction Company’s core values.
• Perform any other duties consistent with the responsibilities of a department-level management role.

Qualifications and Education Requirements

• Minimum of7–10 years of progressive utility construction experience, including senior field or operations management roles.
• Demonstrated success leading departments, business units, or multi-project operations.
• Strong understanding of utility construction means and methods, production planning, cost control, and equipment utilization regarding installation of water, sewer and storm drain on our sites.
• Proven ability to analyze operational and financial data and drive performance improvements.
• Demonstrated leadership presence with the ability to influence, develop, and hold teams accountable.
• High school diploma required; bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Strong communication, organizational, and decision-making skills.
• Ability to read, understand, and implement construction drawings, specifications, and schedules.
• Valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record per SBCC policy.
• Must meet SBCC employment standards with regards to background checks and drug testing.
• Based on duties, may be required to obtain DOT medical certification.
• Flexible availability to meet business and project demands, including nights and weekends as required.

Qualifications and Education Requirements

• Ability to work in varying jobsite and environmental conditions.
• Ability to tolerate exposure to dust, dirt, loud noise, rain, and extreme temperatures.
• Ability to stand, walk, crawl, kneel, and perform physical tasks for extended periods as required.
• Ability to exert up to 100 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 40 pounds of force regularly.

Preferred Skills

• Experience managing a construction department or business unit
• Strong financial and operational acumen
• Strategic planning and forecasting capabilities
• Proven ability to lead change and scale operations
• Strong alignment with safety-first and quality-driven cultures

Benefits:

Sanders Brothers Construction provides employees with outstanding benefits which include: Medical, Vision, Dental, Vacation & Holiday Pay, 401K, and potential financial incentives through Profit Sharing and Bonuses.

About Us:

Sanders Brothers Construction is a fully bonded, license and insured general contractor of street & road construction, and asphalt manufacturing. Founded in the early 60’s, we continue to pride our company on the principles that laid the initial foundation for success: hard work, customer satisfaction and quality products and service.

Sanders Brothers Construction, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and a VEVRAA Federal Contractor. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. “EEO is the Law” www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/ofccpost.htm

Sanders Brothers Construction, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and a VEVRAA Federal Contractor. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. “EEO is the Law” www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/ofccpost.htm