Area Manager

Job Details: Position Type: Full Time, Salary Range: Undisclosed, Job Category: Construction, AREA MANAGER About Us: Join Holtger Bros., Inc., a leading family-owned utility contractor, as an Area Manager. This position plays a pivotal role in overseeing the day-to-day operations of foremen and their crews. The Area Manager will be in constant communication with the Construction Coordinator and is responsible for managing all construction work in their geographical area, ensuring customer satisfaction.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: Plan the most efficient and effective order for foremen & crews to perform tasks on a day-to-day and week-to-week basis. Understand equipment functionality and provide proper instructions to crews. Ensure foremen enforce daily on-the-job preventative maintenance (fluid levels, greasing). Communicate with the shop regarding equipment or vehicle problems in the assigned area.

Develop a timeline for required maintenance on vehicles and equipment in the assigned area. Maintain positive customer relations by addressing customer needs and concerns with the Construction Coordinator. Ensure all activities in the assigned area reflect positively on HBI. Ensure foremen foster a team atmosphere within their crews.

Ensure foremen complete paperwork as required. Share decisions with foremen regarding job development/issues. Communicate with Construction Coordinators on job progress, needed equipment, and customer requests. Communicate with Human Resources regarding problems with foremen or crew members. Maintain cost-effective production levels on the crews in the assigned area.

Set expectations for quality work from crew foremen in the assigned area. Keep track of assigned materials. Travel to job sites in the designated area. Ensure safety compliance for the assigned area and on all job sites. Attend company safety meetings as required. Present crews with company safety programs when required.

Pick up prints for bid packages and send them to the corporate office in a timely manner. Pass on any reference checks to Human Resources. Maintain contact with current customers and seek potential new customers.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum one to two years of management experience in the utility construction industry. Minimum one to two years of experience operating heavy equipment in the utility construction industry. Knowledge of CATV & Telephone prints. Valid, insurance-acceptable driver’s license. Training in utility safety standards. REQUIRED ABILITIES: Able to read and write to complete necessary paperwork.

Manage foremen and crew members to accomplish job requirements. Work effectively with others and alone. Manage time wisely to complete essential job functions. Make competent decisions and communicate effectively to foremen and crew members. Work quickly and accurately under time, pressure, or emotional strain. Stay calm and level-headed in difficult, unexpected, or emergency situations.

Handle unexpected changes on the job. Present oneself professionally when meeting with customers. ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS OF THE WORKPLACE: Required to work outdoors in ALL weather conditions (rain, snow, wind, extreme heat, & extreme cold). Required to perform physical labor involving frequent lifting (over 50 lbs.), bending, and shoveling.

Required to work long hours which may include some weekend work. Required to use the company vehicle as an office when on the road. ADDITIONAL DUTIES: Must be able to act as foreman when needed. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the employee assigned to this position.

They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job responsibilities and duties performed by personnel so classified. Holtger Bros., Inc is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, Holtger Bros., Inc will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourage both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations, as necessary.

Qualifications: