Area Manager

Company: Loenbro, LLC Location: Cheyenne, WY Reports to: Regional Vice President / President Employment Type: Full-Time FLSA Classification: Exempt About Loenbro Loenbro is a trusted, long-term construction lifecycle partner to thousands of customers across the U.S. Our market spans all industries and our service offerings include Critical Electrical, Mechanical & Structural, Soft Crafts, Inspection, Underground Maintenance and Installation, and Fabrication. Our expertise lies in simplifying the complex and establishing long‑standing relationships with our partners. We have a national presence but a local approach—every customer benefits from our capabilities and our care. Job Summary Responsible for ensuring the overall safety, quality, and profitability of the Area. Areas have a target revenue of $25MM - $75MM annually and include rough 150 – 300 air mile radius, which equates to 300-600 total air miles across. The Area Manager will drive diversification across end markets and townships within the Area and lead the cross‑selling message with current and new customers. They support the effort of the Functional Services Groups to ensure standards are adhered to and necessary reporting and data are distributed within the Region and up to the Loenbro SLT. In addition, they guide the organizational structure of the Area through its growth and development, building a robust team to execute the mission and goals of Loenbro and the overall Region. Responsibilities Safety Drive the safety culture within the Area. Support the corporate safety goals and lead the regional safety presence to ensure that projects and personnel adhere to safety standards and requirements, including reporting, meetings, safety app utilization, site specific safety plans, pre‑planning, and metrics (e.g. TRIR, DART, EMOD). Quality Support the implementation and sustained execution of Loenbro’s quality standards by the regional quality personnel, ensuring that all projects and operational employees meet these quality standards. Profitability Ensure that all projects meet or beat bid‑day gross margins, supporting the project controls that are necessary to achieve this goal. Ensure that Area overhead expenses are kept at a level at or below KPI Matrix expectation of top line revenue, balancing growth and resource bench strength with opportunities that are available. Growth and Diversification Bid and build projects in mission critical, advanced manufacturing, fossil fuels, mining, food and beverage, power, manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, chemical, renewables, pulp and paper, and agricultural markets. Focus on non‑fossil fuel opportunities while maintaining profitable opportunities in fossil fuel markets accessible through existing customer relationships. Bid and build projects across a variety of geographies within the region, establishing the Loenbro brand as the go‑to leader in industrial infrastructure build and maintenance. Cross Selling Lead the full‑service, turnkey offering message throughout the region. Work with Regional management team and the sales function to ensure all Loenbro services are maximized with each existing and future customer. Project Controls Ensure that projects adhere to the standards set forth by the Loenbro Project Controls group, covering budgeting, costing, productivity tracking, scheduling, document control, change order development, forecasting, and project closeout. Support the Project Controls group in the development and implementation of these standards as needed. Organizational Development Determine and implement the organizational structure within the region necessary to meet all safety, quality, profitability, growth, and diversification goals. Oversee the recruiting of professional staff and craft leadership to execute existing and new work fronts. Ensure hires are made based on Humble, Hungry, and Smart Criteria. Assist in wage determinations and standardization for different pay classes across the different craft types and position descriptions. Resource Management Support Regional Management, Project Management and Craft Management to meet growth and diversification needs. Ensure at least 90% utilization of labor (indirect and direct) in the Area. Ensure the Area has the employment bench strength to pursue potential projects and allow for growth and diversification in the region. Budgeting/Forecasting Support the finance team in the development of the Area’s budget each year, including monthly revenue, gross profit percentages, planned overhead spending, and planned capital expenditures. Support re‑forecasts each quarter, adhering to the same budgeted parameters. Manage the region’s operation to closely adhere to budgeted/forecasted revenue growth, profitability, and capital expenditure metrics. KPI Matrix Manage the long‑term direction of the Area to adhere to the KPIs established through the annual budgeting process and the Loenbro strategic plan. Support Pre‑Construction estimating efforts through bid reviews and constructability reviews. Commit to developing direct reports to support their growth in job‑specific skills as well as leadership capabilities. Additional duties as assigned by the Regional Vice President. Understanding of various construction positions, including Project Executive, Senior Project Manager, Project Manager, Project Engineer, Field Engineer, General Superintendent, Construction Manager, Site Superintendent, General Foreman, Foreman, Quality Technician, Safety Technician, and Safety Manager. Minimum Qualifications Minimum of 15 years of experience in the construction of industrial projects. Experience with strategic planning, financial statement evaluation, KPI development, leadership development, customer acquisition, basic human resource functions, and all other elements of leading a construction company. Experience managing projects across multiple locations, up to $75MM in value per project, and multiple crews with at least 250-500 craft employees total across all projects. Experience with Vista Viewpoint and Field Management or similar job costing program, Microsoft Office products. Completion of OSHA 30 or equivalent safety training and a Driver’s license with a clean driving record. Physical Demands and Work Environment External work environment leading to exposure to uneven surfaces, extreme hot and cold temperatures, active construction equipment, animal interactions, etc. Manufacturing, refining and other industrial environments. Exposure to noise above 85 decibels, intense odors and adverse gases. Exposure to areas with limited visibility. Exposure to areas that require supplemental breathing apparatuses. Adverse weather conditions for vehicle travel. Access to scopes of work at extreme heights and inside trenches or confined spaces (including tanks and vessels). This role requires compliance with all applicable safety regulations, personal protective equipment (PPE) requirements, and Loenbro’s Environmental Health and Safety (EH&S) policies. Benefits Medical, dental, and vision insurance 401(k) retirement plan with company match Paid time off (PTO) and holiday pay Life and disability insurance Professional development and training opportunities Employee assistance program (EAP) Benefits eligibility may vary based on employment classification and hours worked. Equal Opportunity Employer Loenbro is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law. #J-18808-Ljbffr