Area Manager, Construction Operations Manager

Job Summary

We are a heavy civil contractor seeking an Area Manager to lead and grow underground utility and commercial sitework operations throughout Arizona. This leadership role will oversee large-scale civil underground infrastructure projects, including wet utilities, commercial site development, earthwork, concrete structures, and related heavy civil scopes.

• Oversee heavy civil underground and sitework operations across the Arizona market.
• Lead project teams including project managers, superintendents, and field operations personnel.
• Support business development efforts and maintain strong relationships with owners, municipalities, developers, and clients.
• Manage operational performance including scheduling, budgeting, manpower planning, and forecasting.
• Provide mentorship and leadership development to operations teams.
• Ensure safety, quality, and production standards are maintained across projects.
• Collaborate with executive leadership on strategic growth initiatives throughout the region.

• 10+ years of heavy civil construction experience in wet underground utilities, commercial sitework, and/or concrete structures.
• Experience overseeing multiple large-scale civil construction projects simultaneously.
• Proven leadership experience managing operations teams, project managers, and superintendents.
• Strong client-facing and relationship management abilities.
• Experience with self-perform heavy civil operations preferred.

Salary: $150,000–$180,000 base plus bonus and profit sharing. Vehicle allowance. Excellent benefits and growth opportunities.

We are a long-standing, highly respected heavy civil contractor with a strong reputation for safety, quality, and operational excellence.

Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age, disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories.