Underground Transmission Regional Manager (On Site Position) at New River Electrical Corporation – Cloverdale, Virginia

Position Title: Underground Transmission Regional Manager (On Site Position)
Location: Cloverdale, VA
Pay Range: N/A
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Position Description

Position Summary

New River Electrical is looking for a proven leader who is dynamic and versatile to take on the role of Regional Manager. In the role of Regional Manager, you will manage and influence advanced and highly complex projects for a craft within a regional territory. This role will assume responsibility up to the highest level of project complexity or a customer program of projects. Provide direct supervision of project teams of varying seniority. The Regional Manager provides critical leadership and management for the execution of assigned projects, as well as subject matter expert (SME) expertise in one or more areas of project construction/execution and the performance of supervisory and HR administrative duties for direct reports. Further, the Regional Manager is responsible for conducting business development activities, preparing estimates and bids, project schedule management, overall planning and management of field operations, implementing and monitoring effective safety plans, and accurately managing financials for assigned projects. This position reports to either the Regional Vice President or Vice President.

Duties/Responsibilities

1. Identify and develop relationships with new and existing customers expanding your book of business and earnings within the region.
2. Review RFP opportunities and manage the development of bidding strategy and pricing.
3. Owning the accuracy of take-offs, soliciting material and subcontractor pricing ensuring bids are complete in response to customer Requests for Proposals.
4. Provides insight, expertise, training, and assistance to the Project Management team as the recognized craft expert (SME) relating to business choices and decisions.
5. Manage the results of the selection and training of superintendents, general foreman, and foremen in the proper handling of job planning, interpretation of contract documents, extra work documentation, administration of company safety program and job information reporting requirements.
6. Oversee the preparation of project initiation plans, directly participating as needed, for assigned projects to include manpower loaded schedule, cash flow invoicing projection, material, tool, and equipment requirements, and project specific safety plans.
7. Oversee job site safety audits to ensure that jobsite safety and pre-task planning documentation is sufficient for the tasks being performed and in compliance with all safety policies and procedures.
8. Develop and communicate meaningful training to crews and crew supervision establishing best in class process and procedures.
9. Manage subcontractor relationships to ensure project schedule, project scopes, and safety expectations are effectively communicated and implemented.
10. Maintain ongoing communication with project sites and customers to identify and communicate issues such as scope changes, schedule conflicts, material shortages or manpower adjustments all the while ensuring risk mitigation plans are in place.
11. Manage project costs and proactively identify risks to ensure projects stay within budget.
12. Develop project cash flows, manage project billing and change order tracking.
13. Exhibit proficiency in contract development and management, including skill in the beneficial allocation of risk within the terms of the contract.
14. Exhibit proficiency in project risk management, including the identification, prioritization, and mitigation of project risks while seeking out and exploiting project opportunities.
15. Effectively communicate project information to both internal and external project stakeholders.
16. Supervise employees including the development of their performance plan, conducting performance reviews, resource management, performance coaching, career and leadership development, and expense and time accounting.
17. Seeks guidance, advise and support from Regional Vice President or Vice President to make good business choices and decisions.
18. Complete monthly work-in-progress (WIP) in a timely and accurate manner.
19. Responsible for reconciliation of the revenue to expenses for each job on a monthly basis.
20. Demonstrate the highest level of business ethics and consistently adhere to and promote New River’s culture, values, and beliefs.
21. Travel for this position is required and will consist of overnight stays.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Position Requirements

Preferred Qualifications

1. Experience with Bachelor’s degree:
2. Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management, business, project management, or related field of study with a minimum of twelve (12) years of construction project management experience in a highly complex environment preferably in a Senior or Principal Project Manager role or similar capacity and a minimum ten (10) years leading, developing, and motivating teams
3. Experience without Bachelor’s degree (one of the following)
4. Minimum of eight (8) years of field experience with three (3) years in the supervision of construction operations and a minimum of twelve (12) years of construction management experience, preferably in a Senior or Principal Project Manager or similar capacity
5. Minimum of eight (8) years of field experience with five (5) years in the supervision of construction operations and a minimum of ten (10) years of construction management experience, preferably in a Senior or Principal Project Manager role or similar capacity
6. Minimum of two (2) years’ experience leading and/ or supervising others within a project team.
7. Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
8. Demonstrated skills in providing leadership, motivation, vision and direction.
9. Proven success in developing and maintaining customer relationships.
10. Extensive knowledge of the principles, procedures, and best practices in the industry including recognition as the expert (SME) within a specific craft.
11. Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
12. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
13. Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to see, talk and hear. The employee is required to sit at a desk and work on a computer for prolonged periods of time.

Equal Opportunity Employer

It has been and will continue to be a fundamental policy of the Company not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or status as a veteran, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law, with respect to recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, and other terms and condition of employment.