Division Manager - Construction

Overview

We are seeking a Division Manager with large project experience to play a pivotal role in overseeing and coordinating all aspects of construction projects within the division. As a Division Manager, you will ensure the successful execution of projects from initiation to completion adhering to budgetary constraints and timelines. You will be tasked with managing a diverse team of construction professionals, including project managers, engineers, and field staff, to guarantee the highest standards of quality, safety, and efficiency.

The responsibilities of a Division Manager fall under the following key areas:

• Team Leadership
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  The Division Manager manages and mentors a team of construction professionals, providing guidance, support, and fostering a collaborative and high-performance work environment. They will be responsible for continuous improvement initiatives within the division, exploring and implementing innovative construction methods, technologies, and best practices to enhance overall efficiency and effectiveness.
• Business Management
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  The Division Manager monitors division and project performance. They manage profit and loss performance based on corporate strategies and monitor the division’s projects’ financial statuses (% complete and accounts billing/aging status - collections project status). The Division Manager develops division budgets and manages the budget process based on the agreed upon annual baseline budget planning requirements. They will review sales and gross margins quarterly through a narrative to owners that would include:

• Overall actual and projected gross margins.
• Gross margin changes from past quarters.
• Actual and projected cash flows.
• Update Division annual overhead budget.

• Reviewing project close-outs monthly.
• Approving project management’s monthly project profit projections.
• Providing regular updates to senior management on project status, risks, and opportunities.

• Project Management
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  The Division Manager directs and oversees the planning, development, and execution of construction projects, ensuring they are completed on time, within budget, and in accordance with specifications and regulations.

• Ensuring that proper project planning occurs on all division projects including developing and monitoring project budgets, identifying cost-saving opportunities while maintaining quality standards.
• Being responsible for financial forecasting, tracking expenses, and reporting to senior management.

• Operations
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  The Division Manager participates in project meetings, working with the Field Superintendents and other Division Managers to manage division man-hour productivity and overall manpower requirements to maximize manpower utilization.

• Assessing the division’s technical, safety, estimating, and staffing needs and initiate appropriate actions as required.
• Actively participating in the training of all department personnel.
• Providing performance feedback and annual performance evaluations in coordination with HR.
• Taking corrective action as necessary on a timely basis and in accordance with company policy.

• Proposals, Marketing and Sales
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  The Division Manager reviews all division estimates, ensures that all proposals are submitted within company standards, and develops new sales leads. They will coordinate with the Business Development Manager and Marketing department as needed.

• Preparing quarterly and annual sales projections.
• Promoting customer relations.
• Reporting monthly actual and projected backlog of projects.

This role requires 15+ years of proven leadership experience in electrical or low voltage construction project management. A bachelor’s degree in construction management, electrical engineering, or equivalent experience in the electrical trade as well as in-depth technical knowledge of low voltage construction methods, materials and safety standards.

Success in this role requires demonstrated proficiency in the following areas: estimating, planning and budgeting, scheduling, recruiting, client relationship development, communication and leadership.

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