Business Manager

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Aid Project Managers in managing receivables and client billing.
• Monitor overhead (OHD) expenses and departmental operating budgets.
• Prepare monthly business unit reports and operational dashboards.
• Assist leadership with annual budgeting and forecasting activities.
• Care for the onboarding process for all craft employees.
• Manage recruiting lists and workforce planning.
• Manage apprenticeship program.
• Manage prevailing wage (PWA) reporting requirements.
• Coordinate annual compliance training.
• Support performance review process for administrative personnel.
• Coordinate payroll corrections.
• Track equipment & fuel utilization.
• Manage lease vehicles including: Maintenance Registration Insurance Fuel cards Billing Cost allocation
• Assist HR with DOT records and compliance.
• Complete and submit Capital Expenditure Requests (CapEx).
• Maintain equipment inventory records.
• Maintain contractor licensing records.
• Cook up insurance documentation.
• Manage licensing, permits, registrations, and renewals for projects and business operations.
• Create monthly Key Performance Indicator (KPI) reports including: Revenue Gross Margin Equipment Utilization Overhead Staffing Metrics
• Prepare executive reports.
• Track business unit performance indicators.
• Identify trends and recommend process improvements.
• Develop standardized business processes.
• Identify opportunities for operational efficiencies.
• Create and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Improve reporting automation.
• Cook up new business systems.
• Assist in locating and establishing yard facilities in South Texas or West Texas.
• Develop Supervisor onboarding and training program.
• Develop Project Manager onboarding and training program.
• Develop Business Unit administrative procedures manual.
• Assist in implementation of project management software improvements.
• Support strategic growth initiatives as assigned.

EXPERIENCE AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Construction Management, Accounting, or related field (preferred).
• Experience supporting multiple concurrent projects.
• Knowledge of payroll processes and labor compliance.
• Familiarity with procurement and equipment management.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Experience with ERP systems such as Viewpoint Vista, Spectrum, SAP, Oracle, or similar.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.