Job Description

Position Summary:

The General Manager is responsible for leading and overseeing all operational activities across the Midwest Underground Region. This role focuses on driving operational excellence, cultivating strong client and vendor relationships, and identifying growth opportunities to support long-term regional success.

• Salary $150-180K up to 30% discretionary bonus potential
• P osition would be required to reside in IA - relocation potential

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide strategic leadership and direction for all project operations within the Midwest region, implementing changes as needed to achieve business objectives.
• Conduct regular leadership meetings with management staff to promote open communication and alignment across the region.
• Champion quality initiatives, ensuring that workforce performance, operational standards, equipment, and services consistently exceed customer expectations and align with company quality goals.
• Monitor project profitability across all areas of responsibility, proactively addressing any issues to maintain strong financial performance.
• Maintain ongoing communication with customers and vendors to nurture partnerships and strengthen long-term relationships.
• Ensure optimal allocation of resources across projects to meet client needs efficiently while managing costs effectively.
• Collaborate with executive leadership to evaluate capital expenditures and job cost trends, contributing ideas to enhance efficiency and reduce expenses.
• Support the estimating team in preparing competitive and accurate bids for new project opportunities.
• Foster employee development by promoting a culture of mentorship, continuous learning, and cross-functional collaboration.
• Coordinate closely with Traffic & Restoration division leaders to align resources and ensure timely project completion.
• Liaise with internal departments including Contract Administration, HR, Safety & Training, and Operations to ensure seamless execution of project requirements and company policies.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 5 years of proven management or supervisory leadership experience in the utility construction or related industry
• Utility contracting experience is required
• Gas distribution experience is preferred ; experience in electric, locating, restoration, or traffic will also be considered
• Strong background in project management; estimating knowledge is helpful
• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or a related field preferred
• Demonstrated ability to read, interpret, and manage financial statements
• Highly safety-focused with a commitment to maintaining and promoting a safe work environment
• Effective leadership and mentoring skills, with the ability to develop high-performing teams

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance. For unincorporated Los Angeles county, to the extent our customers require a background check for certain positions, the Company faces a significant risk to its business operations and business reputation unless a review of criminal history is conducted for those specific job positions.

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