Regional Manager

Regional Manager

The Regional Manager is responsible for leading, managing, and expanding the company's operations across the western half of the United States. Based in Denver, Colorado, this role will primarily oversee projects focused on the installation of industrial automation equipment for a key strategic client. This position requires a strong leader with deep experience in industrial project execution, project management, team development, and client relationship management. The ideal candidate is highly motivated to grow business, capable of managing a geographically dispersed team, and committed to delivering excellence in a fast-paced, travel-intensive environment.

Essential duties and responsibilities include demonstrating the values and business principles of Leadec, working safely at all times, requiring discipline and attention to detail with quality work product while meeting deadlines, working closely with and supporting all members of the project team to ensure success of the project, assembling, reviewing, and managing documentation for the project, adhering to and supporting all EHS and Quality objectives, in accordance with ISO 14001, 45001 and 9001 respectively, and all other duties as assigned by Leadec manager.

Operational Leadership

• Oversee all regional projects involving the installation of industrial automation equipment
• Ensure projects are executed safely, on schedule, within budget, and to defined quality standards
• Manage project lifecycle from pre-construction through commissioning and closeout
• Implement best practices for planning, scheduling, and cost control
• Ensure compliance with all safety, regulatory, and company standards

Key Account Management

• Serve as the primary point of contact for a major client across the western U.S.
• Build and maintain a strong, long-term partnership focused on performance, reliability, and growth
• Ensure consistent communication, responsiveness, and client satisfaction
• Identify opportunities to expand scope of work within the client's operations

Regional Oversight

• Lead operations across a multi-state western territory requiring up to 75% travel
• Provide hands-on leadership and on-site support to project teams
• Standardize processes and drive operational consistency across the region
• Monitor project performance metrics and implement continuous improvement initiatives

Team Management

• Lead, mentor, and develop project managers, engineers, and field teams
• Build a high-performing, accountable, and collaborative team culture
• Recruit, train, and retain personnel to support regional growth
• Conduct performance management and succession planning

Business Development & Growth

• Drive revenue growth, primarily through expansion with the key client and targeted new opportunities
• Support estimating, proposals, and contract negotiations
• Identify and pursue additional industrial automation installation opportunities within the region
• Align regional strategy with overall company growth objectives

Financial Oversight

• Manage regional and project budgets, forecasts, and financial performance
• Ensure project profitability and implement corrective actions when needed
• Drive cost efficiency and margin improvement across all projects

Competencies

• Managing Complexity
• Action Orientation
• Managing Tasks
• Creating Synergies
• Open Communication
• Driving Change
• Self-Management

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Communication Skills - Ability to communicate with all levels of Leadec and customer employees.
• Language Ability -- Talking to others to convey information effectively.
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills
• Experience working with industrial automation systems or equipment installations preferred
• Adaptability - Willingness to deal with unexpected challenges or circumstances.
• Problem Solving - Defining problems and bring about viable solutions.
• Leadership -- Strives to delegate, balance workloads and achieve consensus, flexible yet effective management style.
• Ability to read and understand complex electrical drawings and specifications.
• Ability to read and interpret a P&L report and generate supporting summaries and analysis.
• Ability to provide direction and hold a team accountable to meet the desired results.
• Must be highly organized, self-motivated individual who can work independently.
• Must possess strong leadership skills.
• Strategic thinker with the ability to execute at a tactical level
• Highly motivated with a strong drive to grow business within an existing key account
• Strong leadership presence with the ability to manage remote teams effectively
• Client-focused mindset with exceptional relationship management skills
• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making abilities
• Adaptable and comfortable operating in a fast-paced, travel-intensive role
• Commitment to safety, quality, and operational excellence
• Must be able to manage multiple tasks and priorities and easily adapt to changing situations.

Position Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Building Construction, or related field
• Minimum of 10 years managing industrial construction or automation installation projects
• Proven experience leading and managing teams in a construction or industrial environment
• Demonstrated success managing key client relationships
• Proven ability to drive business growth and expand service offerings
• Willingness and ability to travel up to 75% across the western United States
• Solid understanding of industrial construction practices, safety standards, and project management
• Excellent listening skills.
• Organized, adaptive, and goal oriented.
• Strong computer skills and iPad skills with Microsoft Office, Project Management Software (Procore, Prolog, etc.), Bluebeam, BIM, and scheduling software.

Physical Requirements

• Required to talk and/or hear in an office and industrial setting (noise level is moderate). Frequently required to stand and walk on concrete surfaces for 4 -12 hours. Occasionally required to reach with hands and arms; lift; climb or balance; kneel, crawl, stoop, or crouch.
• Vision requirements: close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception and focus adjustment.
• Work is performed in an office and industrial-manufacturing environment with significant time spent working on a computer or at a desk.