Profit and Loss Management
· Review monthly financial statements and make course corrections to meet goals.
· Organize and run weekly job status meetings.
· Supervise regional project management and support staff.
· Recruit and hire additional project mangers and support staff, as needed, to create a team that pursues excellence.
· Be involved in the ongoing pursuit of additional work, both maintenance and construction, that enables strong growth and profitability.
Maintenance and Construction Project Management
· Support the marketing and bidding processes.
· Set up new contracts – read and clearly understand the contract and plans, and communicate salient points and labor goals to the field manager for the agency by preparing an agency or project fact sheet.
· Obtain bonds, insurance, business licenses and permits as required.
· Obtain and provide submittals as required.
· Employ and manage subcontractors.
· Create, update, and adhere to project schedules including the identification of major and minor tasks, milestones, and critical path management.
· Ensure that 100% of projects are completed on time, on budget and to the satisfaction of the customer.
· Maintain ongoing contact with the field superintendent and foremen.
· Develop/maintain ongoing customer relationship, including bi-monthly visits.
· Generate estimates and proposals for changes to project scope, and review such items prepared by project managers.
· Generate estimates and proposals for work identified in monthly maintenance or as requested by or suggested to the customer, and review such items prepared by project managers.
· Oversee the monthly construction and maintenance billings.
· Perform Job Cost Evaluation for all jobs on a monthly basis. Communicate results with project managers and with senior field staff.
· Oversee the purchasing of stock and non-stock items – be involved in ongoing search for quality materials and competitive pricing.
· Manage the regional inventory to balance operational efficiency with just-in-time delivery.
· Work with engineering staff to evaluate, design and optimize lighting and transportation facilities such as traffic signals, intelligent transportation systems, and bicycle and pedestrian features.
Field Staff Management
· Supervise all foremen and other key field staff, including recruiting and hiring of additional staff.
· Manage the daily labor workforce to maximize efficiency while meeting.
· Review all field staff time cards for completeness, accuracy and utilization or resources.
· Set aggressive but realistic goals and hold field staff accountable for meeting goals.
· Set a tone that recognizes the importance and value of our field staff to our company.
· Identify and promote senior field staff with the ability and desire to create a team that pursues excellence.
Requirements
· Bachelors degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management or Business/Management.
· Minimum 10+ years Civil Engineering, electrical/engineering/construction industry experience.
· Excellent technical foundation, especially electrical, with an ability to learn new concepts rapidly.
· Excellent verbal/written communication skills.
· Strong Computer Skills including MS Word, MS Excel, MS Project, and MS Outlook.
· Problem Solver with a Strong Work Ethic.
· Candidate must have excellent oral and written communication skills, and the ability to successfully interact with Republic ITS office and field staff as well as clients/customers.
· Candidate must be a motivated self-starter, able to work independently and in a team environment.
· Regional travel is anticipated with the position.
