Division Manager - Underground Utilities & Electrical Infrastructure / Data Centres - $200,000 + Bon

Job Description

Division Manager – Underground Utilities & Electrical Infrastructure / Data Centres

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Charlotte, NC

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$200,000 + Sign-on Bonus + Exceptional Six-Figure Bonus Potential + Vehicle

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Lead an operation. Develop its people. Share in its success.

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We’re exclusively partnered with a growing infrastructure contractor to appoint two senior operational leaders one to lead its Charlotte/North Carolina market and another to oversee its travelling division across the Southeast.

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These roles offer the scope to influence how a division operates: developing its leaders, strengthening project performance, building client relationships and shaping future growth. The package includes exceptional six-figure bonus potential linked to divisional performance. For an experienced construction leader ready to take broader ownership, this is an opportunity to make a significant impact.

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The contractor specialises in the underground infrastructure that carries power and communications across construction sites and developments. Its capabilities include duct banks, underground conduit, manholes, directional drilling, cable installation and site lighting.

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You’ll lead established teams of Project Managers, Superintendents and Foremen, combining practical operational support with clear expectations and accountability.

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Two Routes to Leadership

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• Charlotte / North Carolina Division: Lead regional operations, develop project teams and strengthen client relationships across the market.
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• Southeast Travelling Division: Oversee projects and teams across the Carolinas, Georgia, Tennessee and Virginia, with regular regional travel and project visits.
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Your focus will be on helping teams deliver consistently ensuring they have the people, resources and direction to succeed while developing leaders who can take ownership of their projects.

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As a Division Manager you will:

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• Lead performance across multiple underground utility and infrastructure projects.
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• Coach and develop Project Managers, Superintendents and field leaders.
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• Set clear expectations for safety, quality, productivity and financial performance.
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• Oversee staffing, schedules, budgets and resource allocation.
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• Visit projects to assess progress, support teams and resolve operational challenges.
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• Build lasting relationships with clients, General Contractors and project stakeholders.
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• Support estimating, preconstruction, takeoffs and commercial decisions.
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• Strengthen operational standards and help shape the division’s continued growth.
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What You’ll Bring

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• 15+ years of progressive construction experience, with a strong background in civil, utilities, underground infrastructure or field operations.
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• Leadership experience as a General Superintendent, Senior Superintendent, Division Manager, General Manager or in a comparable role.
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• A track record of overseeing multiple projects and developing capable teams.
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• Strong commercial judgement and an understanding of budgets, schedules, production and operational performance.
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• The confidence to build client relationships and represent the business.
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• A personable, energetic approach, with the ability to coach, motivate and hold people accountable.
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• A collaborative, humble leadership style and a willingness to stay close to the work.
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• For the travelling division, experience leading geographically dispersed teams and a willingness to travel regularly.
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Leaders from civil, utilities and infrastructure contractors are particularly encouraged to apply. Relevant industrial, mission-critical and aviation experience will also be considered.

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Ready to discuss your next leadership move?

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Call Scott on View phone number on ziprecruiter.com to discuss further.

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Alternatively email your resume to View email address on ziprecruiter.com .