Division Director

About the role

This position is based out of our New Castle, PA office.

Responsibilities

• Provides overall strategic direction and leadership to a specific business or functional unit, with a keen alignment to the mission, vision, values, policies, procedures, key objectives and regulations of the Company at-large.
• Manages overall division financials, reviews project budgets, schedules, quality control, problem resolution, job coordination and communication, job invoicing/payments and client satisfaction activities.
• Develops new markets, identifies and pursues new marketing opportunities and conducts high quality business development, creating key customer relationships in partnership with other Company leaders.
• Plans, coordinates, and monitors divisional project management programs, providing technical and leadership direction and coaching to ensure divisional goals and objectives are met, standard practices are followed, customer expectations are exceeded, and the Company has earned a fair profit.
• Reviews final proposals and estimates for key projects to ensure accuracy and thoroughness, before presenting a formal quotation.
• Collaborates with senior management to make decisions about what types of projects to bid on and prioritize, and specific key strategies and techniques to utilize.
• Maintains oversight of construction and service teams as needed to ensure projects are managed in accordance with design, budget and schedule projections and that efficiencies are optimized related to labor, materials, supplies, equipment, and tools.
• Provides technical and problem resolution assistance in negotiating critical equipment and material purchase orders, contracts, change orders and other processes as required.
• Ensures functional or divisional policies and procedures are followed, goals and objectives are met, employees are appropriately managed and empowered, and all services are implemented in a safe, effective, efficient, and high-quality manner.
• Creates and implements key communications, metrics, training and accountability across the assigned function or division to ensure maximum employee engagement.
• Establishes, trains, and maintains policies and processes.
• Develops and maintains strategic and exemplary relationships with customers and future customers, foremen, project teams, specialty contractors and subcontractors, vendors, suppliers, user groups and others that reflect and support the Company’s core values and meet or exceed the customer’s expectations.
• Benchmarks regularly with industry leaders to ensure a strong, competitive market strategy is always in place.
• Creates and manages an annual financial budget of the assigned function or division, monitors its financial well-being, and frequently ensures cost-effectiveness and cost control activities are implemented.
• Frequently and proactively reports functional or divisional performance, financial reviews, and planning metrics and/or forecasts with senior leadership.
• Provides regular and high-quality hiring, communications, mentoring, coaching, problem-solving and training to staff and other co-workers at all levels as needed.
• Advises and coaches employees and provides performance feedback regularly.
• Consistently makes decisions in an attentive and safe manner to ensure the safety and health of self and others.
• Utilizes LEAN concepts or other continuous improvement methodologies to ensure the most efficient operations, processes, and activities.
• Promotes and models the Company mission, vision and values through exercising sound and ethical business practices, championing all elements of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) and providing high quality services and programs as they relate to clients, subcontractors, co-workers, suppliers, and the public.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience in business, electrical/technologies construction, service, engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum 7-10 years of related electrical/technology construction experience with projects and environments of all sizes.
• Minimum of 5 years in a leadership role with responsibility to manage substantial size business plans, budgets, community relationships and a large group of employees.
• Extensive knowledge and experience with electrical/technologies testing, commissioning, construction technology, software, and systems, testing equipment and methods, relevant national and local codes, industry compliance standards, scheduling, and ordering processes, is a PLUS.
• Working knowledge of standard construction contract law, union agreements and jurisdictional issues, engineering and costing issues related to electrical/technologies contracting, onsite safety requirements, market conditions/trends, trade practices and regional differences.
• Thorough understanding of the potential risks and hazards associated with electrical/technologies construction, and the knowledge and skills to create and implement OSHA compliant job site safety plans.
• Strong business acumen, results focus and experience collaborating with senior leaders in a high growth, process-oriented business setting.
• Strong business analysis and mathematical skills. Skills to read and interpret financial documents.
• Excellent written, verbal, listening, presentation, negotiation, conflict management and persuasion skills, and the ability to influence employees at all levels, including senior management.
• Exceptional ability to coach, mentor, motivate and develop front line and senior level management, provide support to build high performing, highly engaged teams and providing organizational and leadership guidance through periods of significant transition.
• Strong hiring, collaboration, teamwork, and interpersonal skills. Ability to work with and facilitate diverse work teams.
• In-depth training, work experience and skills with LEAN methodologies and/or similar applications is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience in business, electrical/technologies construction, service, engineering, or a related field.
• Master’s degree is a bonus.
• Minimum 7-10 years of related electrical/technology construction experience with projects and environments of all sizes.
• Minimum of 5 years in a leadership role with responsibility to manage substantial size business plans, budgets, community relationships and a large group of employees.
• Extensive knowledge and experience with electrical/technologies testing, commissioning, construction technology, software, and systems, testing equipment and methods, relevant national and local codes, industry compliance standards, scheduling, and ordering processes, is a PLUS.
• Working knowledge of standard construction contract law, union agreements and jurisdictional issues, engineering and costing issues related to electrical/technologies contracting, onsite safety requirements, market conditions/trends, trade practices and regional differences.
• Thorough understanding of the potential risks and hazards associated with electrical/technologies construction, and the knowledge and skills to create and implement OSHA compliant job site safety plans.
• Strong business acumen, results focus and experience collaborating with senior leaders in a high growth, process-oriented business setting.
• Strong business analysis and mathematical skills. Skills to read and interpret financial documents.
• Excellent written, verbal, listening, presentation, negotiation, conflict management and persuasion skills, and the ability to influence employees at all levels, including senior management.
• Exceptional ability to coach, mentor, motivate and develop front line and senior level management, provide support to build high performing, highly engaged teams and providing organizational and leadership guidance through periods of significant transition.
• Strong hiring, collaboration, teamwork, and interpersonal skills. Ability to work with and facilitate diverse work teams.
• In-depth training, work experience and skills with LEAN methodologies and/or similar applications is a plus.

Skills

• Operational leader with a strong background in electrical or construction operations, including estimating, project management, and leading both field and management teams.
• Strong business and financial acumen, with the ability to manage division budgets, control costs, improve margins, and drive consistent project performance.
• Deep understanding of electrical construction environments, including safety leadership, labor productivity, applicable codes (NEC/NESC), union agreements, and project delivery methods.
• Confident decision-maker who partners effectively with senior leadership on strategy, project selection, contract negotiations, and business development.
• People-focused leader who builds accountable, high-performing teams through clear communication, coaching, and a commitment to safety, integrity, and customer satisfaction.

Benefits

• Competitive health insurance options (medical, dental, and vision).
• A robust 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match.
• Paid time off and holidays.
• Access to wellness programs.
• Professional development opportunities, tuition reimbursement, and employee assistance programs.

Pay

Compensation is commensurate with experience.

Schedule

Full-time position.

ArchKey Solutions

ArchKey Solutions is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.