Weeks Construction - Area Manager

Location

Weeks Construction is headquartered in Cranford, NJ. Weeks Construction will consider other locations for this position. 

Responsibilities

As the Area Manager you will act as the representative of the organization, and play a vital leadership role through:
•    Provide Operations 'championship' for the projects throughout Weeks Construction.
•    Provide business expertise and guidance to the Project Manager(s).
•    Act as the liaison between the project owners, the business community and key management decision making groups.
•    Act as an arbitrator and making decisions that may be beyond the authority of the Project Manager.
•    Ensure that the business need is valid, correctly prioritized and project is properly launched.
•    Ensure that the projects remains a viable business proposition.
•    Ensure changes to the projects are properly managed and risks are assessed.
•    Establish the project organization, roles and reporting structure.
•    Ensure the project is following all Safety Guidelines and policies.
•    Approve key project deliverables.
•    Initiate project reviews and audits and supporting the process of review with project team.
•    Identify, assess, and inform the District of internal and external risks and issues that affect the business.
•    Use logic, data and experience to recognize conflicts and facilitate solutions.
•    Understand and prioritize the overall quality and safety of the project, the methods used to develop it and the end product.
•    Work closely with ``Get Work`` and ``Build Work`` teams and other internal departments ensuring maximum exposure of the Company’s capabilities, including an understanding of the offerings of other Kiewit business units and the presentation of those capabilities when appropriate.
•    Communicate effectively with all stakeholders including the client, vendors, and subcontractors. 
•    Drive business growth through expanding service offerings within existing clients. 
•    Present ideas in a persuasive and compelling way; gains support and buy-in without demanding it; influence others to the desired course of action.
•    Collaborate actively with the Business Line Manager of business planning and market strategy. 
•    Champion innovation and continuous improvement; drive efficiency and productivity and seek ways to improve customer satisfaction and employee engagement.
•    Identify, evaluate, and mitigate operating risks inherent in the business that could materially impact the company’s reputation and/or operating results.
•    Build strong relationship with other Operational Leaders of the District and foster effective teamwork between leadership and staff.
•    Develop our people and provide mentorship to future builders by sharing knowledge, experiences and knowing the company’s learning and developmental resources.

Qualifications

•    Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management or business preferred.
•    15+ years of relevant experience in construction or engineering leadership to the marine market
•    Innovative and have the ability to perceive business opportunities and work closely with company management in developing and executing strategies which capitalize on these opportunities.
•    Possess a professional demeanor that builds trusting relationships.
•    Strong client negotiation skills.
•    Highly motivated, with a demonstrated passion for excellence in taking initiative.
•    Demonstrated commitment to ethics and integrity.
•    Excellent written and oral communication skills in English. 
•    Interact effectively both professionally and socially with people of all levels.
•    Aggressive about career advancement through results-based performance.
•    Conduct himself/herself in a manner which will reflect favorably upon the company, enhance its reputation and promote good will.
•    Maintain a reputation for integrity, maturity, and sound business judgment.
•    Up to 50% travel required.