Area Manager - Washington, United States - Ballard Marine Construction

Description

Ballard Marine Construction is a specialty marine and underwater contractor based in Washougal, WA, with regional offices and projects throughout North America.

Why join Ballard? It's simple. You get to work on amazing technical projects with likeminded team members.

The Ballard culture is second to none, and because of that we are incredibly protective and particular on who we invite onto the team.

We have a unique culture of true excellence; we hold each other accountable from our newest interns and engineers to our most senior leaders.

You will always go to work knowing that everyone you are working with cares as much as you do and is working hard to reach common goals.

You will get out of it what you put into it. Ballard is an amazing place to work and if what we've said resonates with you, you just might be right for us

Job Summary:
This is a leadership position responsible for providing oversight for an Area within a defined Region.

The position is responsible for leading, managing, planning, and operationally executing against defined goals for the Area under the direction of the Vice President of Regional Operations.

The Area Manager is also responsible for meeting company KPI's that include safety, profitability, and other performance related goals.

Ideal Candidate:

Core Attributes:
·

Grit and Resiliency

• We dig deep to figure out how to make things happen no matter how impossible it seems. We never give up. We take on challenges that nobody else can; or will.

·

Comradery and Inspirational

• We are a hardworking team of likeminded individuals working toward a common goal. We regularly celebrate wins and like to have fun whether at work or at play. We come together each day looking for ways to instill life and energy into the world around us.

·

Driven and Competitive

• We love competition. We love to win and love to learn when we lose. Not getting the job done is not an option. We are obsessed to do our best and we do what it takes to win.

·

Trustworthy and Respectful

• We are passionate about honesty, authenticity and transparency. No lies. No drama. No politics. We value constructive conflict and ensure that even in conflict we treat others with respect.

·

Ownership and Accountability

• When something goes wrong, we first "look in the mirror" before we "look out the window". We ask "what could I have done differently?" and then we share lessons learned. Regularly challenging ourselves and those around us to be better is a way of life. "Me first" belongs here.

Education:
·

Bachelor's degree in business, engineering, or equivalent experience.

Experience:
·

Minimum of five years of experience in the civil marine construction market.
·

Minimum of ten years of management experience managing a business unit with P&L responsibility.

Skills:
Strong leadership and demonstrated ability to inspire and hold self and others accountable.
Excellent interpersonal skills and able to effectively communicate orally and in writing to diverse audiences.
Thrives working in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment with a commitment to reaching goals and meeting deadlines.
Creative and innovative thinker, able to effectively solve complex problems and mediate tough people situations.
Detail-oriented, self-motivated, and well organized.
Demonstrated ability to work

well with clients, unions, agencies.
Demonstrated ability to work in a proactively diverse and inclusive organization

.

Responsibilities:
·

Provide leadership and vision to the area by developing annual and long-range strategic plans. This includes the monthly evaluation and reporting of the progress/status of plans. Strategic plan development will be a collaboration between Area Manager &, VP of Eastern Region.
·

Participate and/or delegate in estimating/proposal process for projects which are assigned and pursued. Serves as a lead in the pursuit of entrance into niche markets.
·

Ensure effective financial management and P&L accountability. Participate in Area and Regional strategic planning and budgeting process. Manage positive division cash flow by ensuring the timely collection of revenue from clients.
·

Manage project operations within the Area to ensure project execution for sponsored or sole venture work (Where Ballard is lead JV partner or the Sole Operator).

·

Negotiate and/or approve contracts and agreements with subcontractors, vendors, federal and state agencies, and other organizational entities within its approval authorities.

·

Manage the procurement of business development opportunities and participate in pursuit efforts for prospective projects. Seek out and identify niche market opportunities for the company.
·

In partnership with Human Resources, grow and lead a team of capable and engaged employees. Promote, support and drive Ballard's Culture. Ensure capable talent by taking ownership of employee development (PGP), assessment and performance management. Fully support HR policies and processes to ensure effective management of personnel.
·

Drive Ballard's safety culture across the area of accountability. Ensure Area operations follows Project Specific Safety Procedures.

Promote safety initiatives such as incident reporting, compass card program, near miss reporting, development of Red, Yellow, Green notices and managing third party safety programs (ISN, etc.).

·

Establish and maintain key relationships with contractors, owners, engineers, and industry stakeholders.
·

Other duties as assigned

Physical Demands Working Environment:
·

Travel will be required to attend training, projects, and meetings.
·

Ability to sit or stand for entire shift.
·

Occasionally required to stoop, bend, walk, crouch, and climb.
·

Ability to lift, on a frequent basis, at least 50 pounds.
·

Work outdoors in all weather conditions.
·

Ability to speak, write, and understand English clearly.
Ballard offers a comprehensive benefits package and provides a culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, LTD, STD, PTO, 401K Plan with employer match, paid holidays, and so much more

Salary Range:
·

Pay is commensurate with experience and qualifications.

EEO Statement:
Ballard Marine Construction, LLC. is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, or veteran status.

A reasonable accommodation will be considered for qualified individuals with a disability if it does not create an undue hardship for the Company, consistent with the ADA as amended.

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Job Description

WHY JOIN BALLARD MARINE CONSTRUCTION?

Ballard Marine Construction is a specialty marine and underwater contractor based in Washougal, WA, with regional offices and projects throughout North America.

Why join Ballard? It's simple. You get to work on amazing technical projects with likeminded team members.

The Ballard culture is second to none, and because of that we are incredibly protective and particular on who we invite onto the team.

We have a unique culture of true excellence; we hold each other accountable from our newest interns and engineers to our most senior leaders.

You will always go to work knowing that everyone you are working with cares as much as you do and is working hard to reach common goals.

You will get out of it what you put into it. Ballard is an amazing place to work and if what we've said resonates with you, you just might be right for us

Job Summary:
This is a leadership position responsible for providing oversight for an Area within a defined Region.

The position is responsible for leading, managing, planning, and operationally executing against defined goals for the Area under the direction of the Vice President of Regional Operations.

The Area Manager is also responsible for meeting company KPI's that include safety, profitability, and other performance related goals.

Ideal Candidate:

Core Attributes:
·

Grit and Resiliency

• We dig deep to figure out how to make things happen no matter how impossible it seems. We never give up. We take on challenges that nobody else can; or will.

·

Comradery and Inspirational

• We are a hardworking team of likeminded individuals working toward a common goal. We regularly celebrate wins and like to have fun whether at work or at play. We come together each day looking for ways to instill life and energy into the world around us.

·

Driven and Competitive

• We love competition. We love to win and love to learn when we lose. Not getting the job done is not an option. We are obsessed to do our best and we do what it takes to win.

·

Trustworthy and Respectful

• We are passionate about honesty, authenticity and transparency. No lies. No drama. No politics. We value constructive conflict and ensure that even in conflict we treat others with respect.

·

Ownership and Accountability

• When something goes wrong, we first "look in the mirror" before we "look out the window". We ask "what could I have done differently?" and then we share lessons learned. Regularly challenging ourselves and those around us to be better is a way of life. "Me first" belongs here.

Education:
·

Bachelor's degree in business, engineering, or equivalent experience.

Experience:
·

Minimum of five years of experience in the civil marine construction market.
·

Minimum of ten years of management experience managing a business unit with P&L responsibility.

Skills:
Strong leadership and demonstrated ability to inspire and hold self and others accountable.
Excellent interpersonal skills and able to effectively communicate orally and in writing to diverse audiences.
Thrives working in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment with a commitment to reaching goals and meeting deadlines.
Creative and innovative thinker, able to effectively solve complex problems and mediate tough people situations.
Detail-oriented, self-motivated, and well organized.
Demonstrated ability to work

well with clients, unions, agencies.
Demonstrated ability to work in a proactively diverse and inclusive organization

.

Responsibilities:
·

Provide leadership and vision to the area by developing annual and long-range strategic plans. This includes the monthly evaluation and reporting of the progress/status of plans. Strategic plan development will be a collaboration between Area Manager &, VP of Eastern Region.
·

Participate and/or delegate in estimating/proposal process for projects which are assigned and pursued. Serves as a lead in the pursuit of entrance into niche markets.
·

Ensure effective financial management and P&L accountability. Participate in Area and Regional strategic planning and budgeting process. Manage positive division cash flow by ensuring the timely collection of revenue from clients.
·

Manage project operations within the Area to ensure project execution for sponsored or sole venture work (Where Ballard is lead JV partner or the Sole Operator).

·

Negotiate and/or approve contracts and agreements with subcontractors, vendors, federal and state agencies, and other organizational entities within its approval authorities.

·

Manage the procurement of business development opportunities and participate in pursuit efforts for prospective projects. Seek out and identify niche market opportunities for the company.
·

In partnership with Human Resources, grow and lead a team of capable and engaged employees. Promote, support and drive Ballard's Culture. Ensure capable talent by taking ownership of employee development (PGP), assessment and performance management. Fully support HR policies and processes to ensure effective management of personnel.
·

Drive Ballard's safety culture across the area of accountability. Ensure Area operations follows Project Specific Safety Procedures.

Promote safety initiatives such as incident reporting, compass card program, near miss reporting, development of Red, Yellow, Green notices and managing third party safety programs (ISN, etc.).

·

Establish and maintain key relationships with contractors, owners, engineers, and industry stakeholders.
·

Other duties as assigned

Physical Demands Working Environment:
·

Travel will be required to attend training, projects, and meetings.
·

Ability to sit or stand for entire shift.
·

Occasionally required to stoop, bend, walk, crouch, and climb.
·

Ability to lift, on a frequent basis, at least 50 pounds.
·

Work outdoors in all weather conditions.
·

Ability to speak, write, and understand English clearly.

Benefits:
Ballard offers a comprehensive benefits package and provides a culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, LTD, STD, PTO, 401K Plan with employer match, paid holidays, and so much more

Salary Range:
·

$150K-$200K
·

Pay is commensurate with experience and qualifications.

EEO Statement:
Ballard Marine Construction, LLC. is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, or veteran status.

A reasonable accommodation will be considered for qualified individuals with a disability if it does not create an undue hardship for the Company, consistent with the ADA as amended.

Job Location

Washougal, Washington, United States

Position Type

Full-Time/Regular
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