Division Manager - Large Construction

About the role

Sequoyah Electric does more than build complex electrical and technology systems; we share a commitment to trust, strong partnerships, and a culture grounded in delivering meaningful work the right way. As a full-service electrical and technology contractor, we integrate preconstruction, in-house engineering, and prefabrication to deliver innovative design-build solutions across a wide range of markets.

For more than 37 years, our passionate, solution-oriented professionals have driven success by taking pride in their work and supporting one another. We foster a safe, collaborative environment where accountability and teamwork go hand in hand, and where every voice contributes to better outcomes.

This people-first culture has earned us recognition as a Puget Sound Best Workplace every year since 2014. At Sequoyah, your work matters. You'll be part of a team that values your perspective, invests in your growth, and celebrates shared success. If you're looking for a place to build your career while making a real difference, we invite you to apply. Together, let's build something extraordinary.

Responsibilities

• Team Leadership: Manage and mentor a team of construction professionals, providing guidance, support, and fostering a collaborative and high-performance work environment. Responsible for continuous improvement initiatives within the division, exploring and implementing innovative construction methods, technologies, and best practices to enhance overall efficiency and effectiveness.
• Business Management: Monitor division and project performance, manage profit and loss performance based on corporate strategies, and monitor the division’s projects' financial statuses. Develop division budgets and manage the budget process based on the agreed-upon annual baseline budget planning requirements. Review sales and gross margins quarterly through a narrative to owners that would include: overall actual and projected gross margins, gross margin changes from past quarters, actual and projected cash flows, and update Division annual overhead budget. Review project close-outs monthly, approve project management’s monthly project profit projections, and provide regular updates to senior management on project status, risks, and opportunities.
• Project Management: Direct and oversee the planning, development, and execution of construction projects, ensuring they are completed on time, within budget, and in accordance with specifications and regulations. During the planning phase, clearly define division requirements, goals, and objectives for the project based on project management policies and procedures. Ensure proper project planning occurs on all division projects including developing and monitoring project budgets, identifying cost-saving opportunities while maintaining quality standards. Be responsible for financial forecasting, tracking expenses, and reporting to senior management.
• Operations: Participate in project meetings, working with the Field Superintendents and other Division Managers to manage division man-hour productivity and overall manpower requirements to maximize manpower utilization. Assess the division’s technical, safety, estimating, and staffing needs and initiate appropriate actions as required. Actively participate in the training of all department personnel. Provide performance feedback and annual performance evaluations in coordination with HR. Take corrective action as necessary on a timely basis and in accordance with company policy.
• Proposals, Marketing and Sales: Review all division estimates, ensure that all proposals are submitted within company standards, and develop new sales leads. Coordinate with the Business Development Manager and Marketing department as needed. Prepare quarterly and annual sales projections. Promote customer relations. Report monthly actual and projected backlog of projects.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of proven leadership experience in electrical or low voltage construction project management.
• A bachelor’s degree in construction management, electrical engineer, or equivalent experience in the electrical trade, along with in-depth technical knowledge of low voltage construction methods, materials, and safety standards.

Skills and Abilities

• Demonstrated proficiency in estimating, planning and budgeting, scheduling, recruiting, client relationship development, communication, and leadership.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

The following physical requirements and working conditions apply to this role. Sequoyah will give consideration to all requests for accommodation.

• Ability to see, hear well (either naturally or with correction) and speak clearly
• Cordinate the movement of your eyes, hands, and fingers
• Physical requirements include sitting, standing and bending, repetitive motions of hands and wrists
• Reach for, handle, use fingers and manipulate objects
• Must be capable of working extended hour days when job/business needs demand

Employee Benefit Program

• Employer Paid Medical, Dental, Vision (employee and eligible dependents). Low annual deductible. Eligible first month following first 30 days.
• Employer Paid Life and AD&D Insurance (employee and eligible dependents)
• Employer Paid Long Term Disability (employee)
• 401(k) plan with up to a 4% match; Roth or Traditional options available
• Paid Time Off to cover personal time away from work
• 7 Paid Holidays
• Flex Savings Account for Medical and Dependent Care
• Voluntary supplemental insurance (i.e. Cancer Care, Accident, etc.)
• Fitness Reimbursement Program
• Education Assistance Program
• Vehicle Allowance

Pay

Salary Range: $200,000 - $250,000 per year. Opportunity for partnership share.