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Regional Manger-Heavy Civil

$235k - $280k
Full-time

Kimmel & Associates

About the Company

Our client is a highly respected heavy civil construction contractor with a long-standing history of delivering complex infrastructure, transportation, and site development projects throughout the Western United States. Recognized for operational excellence, financial strength, and an unwavering commitment to safety, the company has built lasting partnerships with public agencies, private developers, and industry stakeholders.

Driven by a culture of collaboration, accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement, the organization invests heavily in its people and provides executive leaders with the resources and autonomy to shape regional operations while driving long-term growth.

About the Position

Our client is seeking an accomplished Regional Manager to provide executive leadership for a major geographic operating region. Reporting directly to the President of Construction, this position is responsible for the strategic direction, financial performance, operational execution, and continued growth of the regional business unit.

The Regional Manager will oversee multiple Area Managers, Chief Estimators, and operational leaders while serving as the executive responsible for achieving regional business objectives, expanding market presence, strengthening client relationships, and developing high-performing leadership teams.

This role is ideal for a visionary construction executive with a proven ability to lead complex organizations, drive profitability, foster a culture of safety, and deliver operational excellence across a diverse portfolio of heavy civil construction projects.

Key Responsibilities

Executive Leadership

  • Provide strategic leadership for all construction operations within the assigned region
  • Establish and execute long-range business plans that support sustainable growth, operational excellence, and profitability
  • Build a collaborative, high-performing culture focused on accountability, teamwork, innovation, and employee development
  • Lead and mentor Area Managers, Chief Estimators, and other operational leaders to strengthen organizational capability and succession planning
  • Serve as the executive leader representing the region internally and externally

Business Strategy & Growth

  • Develop and implement regional business development strategies that expand market share and strengthen client relationships
  • Identify emerging market opportunities through customer engagement, industry analysis, and competitive intelligence
  • Partner with business development, estimating, and operations teams to secure new public and private infrastructure projects
  • Oversee backlog growth and procurement strategies to support long-term regional success

Operational Excellence

  • Direct the successful execution of multiple heavy civil construction operations while ensuring projects meet expectations for safety, quality, schedule, and profitability
  • Ensure effective allocation of personnel, equipment, and financial resources across the region
  • Implement best practices that improve operational efficiency, project delivery, and organizational performance
  • Monitor forecasting, resource planning, workload balancing, and operational metrics to optimize business performance

Financial Leadership

  • Maintain full accountability for regional profit and loss performance
  • Develop annual operating plans, budgets, forecasts, and financial strategies
  • Monitor project portfolios, cash flow, revenue, margins, and financial risk
  • Lead corrective action planning to address operational challenges and maximize profitability
  • Utilize financial analysis and business intelligence to support strategic decision-making

Safety & Culture

  • Champion a world-class safety culture through visible leadership and organizational engagement
  • Promote continuous improvement in safety performance, regulatory compliance, and risk management
  • Foster an environment where safety, integrity, inclusion, accountability, and operational excellence are core organizational values
  • Ensure leadership alignment across all regional offices and operating teams

Client & Industry Relations

  • Build and maintain executive-level relationships with owners, developers, public agencies, engineering firms, subcontractors, suppliers, and industry organizations
  • Represent the company within industry associations and community organizations
  • Promote exceptional customer service while strengthening the company's reputation throughout the region

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Engineering, Business, or a related discipline preferred
  • Equivalent combination of technical training and executive construction leadership experience will be considered
  • Minimum of 15 years of progressive leadership experience within heavy civil construction, infrastructure, engineering, or related industries
  • At least 10 years of experience leading and developing multi-level management teams
  • Demonstrated success managing regional operations, business units, or large portfolios of infrastructure projects
  • Strong financial acumen, including experience with profit and loss management, forecasting, budgeting, procurement strategy, and business planning
  • Comprehensive knowledge of heavy civil construction operations, estimating, project delivery, contracting, and strategic sourcing
  • Proven ability to build strong client relationships and drive business development initiatives
  • Exceptional leadership, communication, negotiation, and organizational skills
  • Strong analytical, strategic planning, and decision-making capabilities
  • Valid driver's license and willingness to travel throughout the region, including occasional overnight travel

Benefits

  • Executive-level compensation package commensurate with experience ($235,000-$280,000)
  • Performance-based incentive and bonus opportunities
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401(k) retirement plan with company contributions
  • Paid vacation, holidays, and executive paid time off
  • Company vehicle or executive vehicle allowance
  • Executive leadership development and professional growth opportunities
  • Opportunity to lead one of the industry's premier heavy civil construction organizations with significant influence over strategy, operations, and future growth
  • Collaborative executive leadership team committed to innovation, safety, operational excellence, and long-term success
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