Section Manager - Self Perform Construction - (Early Careers) AZCO

About the role

The Section Manager is responsible for the managerial direction and leadership of the section and resources within AZCO. This includes supporting and executing business strategy, developing high performance teams, and promoting the AZCO culture, values and mission.

Responsibilities

• Support and execute business strategy
• Develop high performance teams
• Promote AZCO culture, values and mission
• Lead the section in a dynamic and profitable manner based on AZCO's core values
• Provide leadership to the team; direct and coordinate work assignments and review performance to ensure the efficient, cost-effective utilization of staff
• Ensure staff levels, staff loading, and staff assignments meet project requirements while maintaining billable goals
• Aid in creating and enhancing Operations career path trainings alongside leadership
• Plan and execute trainings throughout the year
• Oversee Operations onboarding for new and existing employees and coordinate scheduling with key stakeholders
• Oversee all Operations recruiting, early careers, and career development for entry level positions
• Cook up and execute annual supervisor conference in collaboration with Operations and Safety leadership
• Participate in project planning, scheduling, estimating, cost, and establishing critical Construction and/or Self-Perform project objectives
• Ensure successful project execution and timely completion of projects within budget while providing expertise in multiple facets of projects including safety, quality, procurement, construction, environmental compliance, project controls, and public/community relations
• Lead communication between GP sections and Construction
• Implement, apply and support company, global practice and/or regional office programs and initiatives; successfully navigate and manage change within the section
• Achieve stated targets and standards for financial performance
• Manage section budget and expenditure of funds
• Review work load and monthly financial reports deliverables including project scheduling, budgeting, cash flow forecast, and project status reports
• Communicate issues, project status, risks, schedule and costs to all internal and external stakeholders; manage internal/external risk mitigation communication plan
• Manage communication with governmental, industry, and public entities, and community relations on project-related matters
• Collaborate with business development managers, business line leads, project managers, and proposal production staff on proposals to secure work for staff
• Conduct project safety, quality, progress and financial audits and assessments as required
• Recruit, develop, train, and retain staff
• Conduct performance evaluations for department staff
• Provide leadership, guidance, and instruction to the department
• Interpret the organization's policies, purposes, and goals to staff
• Enforce compliance with company and site safety policies

Qualifications

• Bachelor Degree in engineering, architecture, construction, or related degree from an accredited program and 5 years related professional experience in construction industry
• Required or applicable experience may be substituted for the degree requirement
• Previous leadership and/or management experience is preferable
• Must demonstrate excellent oral and written communication skills, strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to clearly and effectively present complex information to all levels of employees, management, and clients

Position Requirements

• Position requires the ability to thoughtfully and positively influence, lead, and manage change
• Must possess strong project management skills and a strategic perspective
• Must be expert in the use of computer software (i.e., Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Company Information

• EEO/Disabled/Veterans
• Job Field: Construction Management
• Primary Location: US-WI-Appleton
• Schedule: Full-time
• Travel: Yes, 50 % of the Time
• Req ID: 253054