Utility Scale Heavy Civil Division Manager

Utility-Scale Heavy Civil Division Manager

Gilbert, AZ or Prineville, OR

• 25% travel each month to project sites nationwide is required
• Additional travel may be required to support critical project meetings, customer meetings, leadership meetings, safety initiatives, quality audits, compliance activities, or other business needs

Salary: $180k - $250k DOE

• Provide strategic leadership for all Heavy Civil operations across multiple utility-scale construction projects
• Build, mentor, and develop a high-performing team of Superintendents, Foremen, and field leaders
• Lead all aspects of earthwork, grading, site development, stormwater infrastructure, erosion control, and related civil construction operations
• Ensure manpower, equipment, materials, subcontractors, and resources are properly planned and coordinated to support project execution
• Partner closely with Project Managers, Operations Leadership, Estimating, and executive leadership to ensure successful project delivery
• Drive operational consistency through planning, communication, accountability, and execution
• Monitor production, productivity, quality, equipment utilization, and overall operational performance
• Support project planning, scheduling, forecasting, budgeting, and resource management
• Develop future leaders through coaching, mentorship, performance management, and succession planning
• Build and maintain strong relationships with customers, General Contractors, subcontractors, and project stakeholders
• Identify opportunities to improve productivity, efficiency, safety, and operational performance across the division
• Champion continuous improvement initiatives while reinforcing company processes and best practices
• Promote a culture where safety is always the highest priority
• Lead by example while living and reinforcing the R-2 Core Values every day

• Minimum 10 years of Heavy Civil construction experience
  , including utility-scale power, renewable energy, or large infrastructure projects
• Proven experience leading multiple crews, Superintendents, and large-scale Heavy Civil operations
• Strong knowledge of mass grading, earthwork, drainage systems, stormwater infrastructure, erosion and sediment control, GPS machine control, grading technology, and production management
• Demonstrated experience with production planning, scheduling, manpower forecasting, equipment planning, and resource allocation
• Strong financial and business acumen with experience managing operational budgets and project performance
• Proven ability to build, lead, and develop high-performing teams
• Excellent leadership, organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to build strong working relationships with customers, project teams, and executive leadership
• Demonstrated commitment to safety, accountability, and operational excellence
• Ability to travel as required to support projects, customers, and company operations
• Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record
• Ability to successfully complete pre-employment drug screening and background check

• Builds a division where employees are engaged, developed, and proud to work
• Consistently delivers safe, productive, and high-quality utility-scale Heavy Civil projects
• Develops strong Superintendents, Foremen, and future leaders
• Earns the trust and confidence of customers through reliable execution and exceptional service
• Plans proactively, communicates effectively, and resolves challenges before they impact production
• Continuously strengthens the division through improved people, systems, processes, and operational performance

At R-2 Contractors, technical expertise may open the door—but leadership is defined by how you develop people, build teams, and live our Core Values.

• Lead with integrity, humility, professionalism, and accountability
• Put the safety and success of their people first
• Coach, mentor, and develop future leaders
• Build trust through consistent execution and open communication
• Foster teamwork while empowering others to make decisions and grow
• Hold themselves and others accountable to the highest standards
• Protect and strengthen the culture that makes R-2 different
• Leave the division stronger than they found it

PRIDE - We take ownership of our work, our people, our equipment, and our reputation. Every project reflects the pride we have in our craft.

• Do What's Right
• Put Your Name On It
• Never Accept Mediocrity
• I Am R-2
• Grow or Die

GRIT - We embrace challenges, solve problems, overcome adversity, and never allow obstacles to define our success.

• Dig Deep and Grind It Out
• Give It Your All
• Do What It Takes
• Dedication

OWN IT! - We don't make excuses or point fingers. We own the outcome, communicate early, solve problems, and continually improve ourselves and our teams.

• Do What You Say
• Be Accountable
• If You Ain't First, You're Last
• Accept Criticism
• Own Your Position

• Paid Time Off (PTO)/Holiday Pay
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance (company funded…