Area Manager, Management Project & Program Management

VOS Infrastructure Solutions is seeking an experienced Area Manager to lead the establishment, development, and ongoing operations of its new West Coast Florida location.

The Area Manager will be responsible for overseeing regional utility infrastructure and civil construction operations, including project execution, workforce management, customer relationships, financial performance, and operational growth.

This position requires a hands‑on leader with a strong background in utility construction, excavation, underground infrastructure, and civil site work. The ideal candidate will have demonstrated experience managing multiple crews and projects while maintaining high standards of safety, productivity, quality, and customer satisfaction.

As VOS expands its presence across Florida, the Area Manager will play a key role in developing the regional operation, establishing operational processes, supporting business development, and ensuring successful project delivery.

Regional Operations & Business Development

• Lead the establishment and ongoing management of VOS Infrastructure Solutions' West Coast Florida operations.
• Develop and implement regional operational strategies that support company growth, profitability, and customer satisfaction.
• Oversee multiple utility infrastructure and civil construction projects throughout the assigned territory.
• Establish and maintain relationships with utility providers, general contractors, subcontractors, customers, and other business partners.
• Identify opportunities for regional growth, additional projects, and expanded service offerings.
• Coordinate with executive leadership on staffing, equipment, facilities, and operational resources necessary to support regional expansion.
• Ensure projects are executed in accordance with contract specifications, customer expectations, schedules, and company standards.
• Oversee project planning, scheduling, budgeting, resource allocation, and execution.
• Monitor regional financial performance, including project costs, labor utilization, equipment expenses, and profitability.
• Review project estimates, production reports, and job cost information to identify operational efficiencies and areas for improvement.
• Ensure projects are adequately staffed and equipped to meet production schedules and contractual obligations.
• Identify potential project delays, cost overruns, and operational challenges and implement corrective measures.
• Coordinate with company leadership on project forecasting, resource needs, and operational expenditures.
• Oversee project documentation, change orders, and timely completion of required closeout activities.
• Provide direct leadership and oversight to Field Supervisors, Foremen, and other assigned operational personnel.
• Partner with Human Resources and company leadership to identify staffing needs, recruit qualified employees, and support workforce development.
• Establish clear performance expectations and hold field leadership accountable for safety, productivity, quality, and operational results.
• Conduct performance evaluations, provide coaching, and address employee performance or conduct concerns in accordance with company policies.
• Support employee training, leadership development, and succession planning.
• Promote effective communication between field operations, management, safety, and administrative departments.

Safety, Compliance & Quality

• Promote and enforce a strong safety culture across all regional operations.
• Ensure compliance with applicable OSHA, DOT, environmental, utility customer, and company safety requirements.
• Partner with Safety leadership to address jobsite hazards, incidents, corrective actions, and employee training needs.
• Ensure proper planning and execution of excavation, pressure…