Department Manager – Heavy Highway/Civil

Description

JOB SUMMARY:

The Department Manager – Heavy Highway/Civil is responsible for the planning, development, coordination, and management of all activities within the Heavy Highway/Civil department to successfully execute the overall business plan.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop new business and maintain effective customer relations in alignment with Bell’s overall business plan.
• Oversee and monitor effectiveness of the Safety Program to reinforce Bell’s culture of safety and eliminate workplace accidents and injuries.
• Manage and direct day-to-day activities of department, establishing and implementing systems, policies, practices, and procedures that support Bell’s mission, vision, values, and business plan.
• Develop and execute on short- and long-term goals and objectives for the department, identifying tools and resources to promote operational success in the delivery of excellent products and services.
• Maintain profitability by effectively managing revenue and expenses across the department.
• Develop strong and cohesive leadership teams that represent Bell’s culture and core values of Safety, Integrity, Commitment, and Work/Life Balance.
• Develop, implement, and oversee a field training and apprenticeship program to mentor and grow field employees into foreman, crew leaders, and superintendents.
• Oversee all estimates, contracts, scope of work, and material pricing, identifying over-runs or shortfalls and managing projects to budget and contract compliance.
• Review and approve monthly project billings and change order work and track and recover project billings, including current receivables, retention, and closeout.
• Develop and implement a quality control program that ensures finished work meets company standards.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum required – Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Construction Management, Engineering or related field.
• Minimum required – Ten (10) years Heavy Highway/Civil experience.
• Preferred – Five (5) years managing a department or division.

KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS:

• Excellent communication, leadership, and organizational skills required.
• Previous experience working with TDOT or other governmental agencies preferred.
• Knowledge and understanding of construction software (Bluebeam, HCSS, AGTEK, Primavera P6) preferred.