Regional Manger-Heavy Civil

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 companys reputation throughout the region

Requirements

Bachelors 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 drivers 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 industrys 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