Area Manager at Power Corporation of America in Statewide (FL)

VOS Infrastructure Solutions is seeking an experienced Area Manager to lead the establishment, development, and ongoing operations of its new West Coast Florida location.

The Area Manager will be responsible for overseeing regional utility infrastructure and civil construction operations, including project execution, workforce management, customer relationships, financial performance, and operational growth.

This position requires a hands-on leader with a strong background in utility construction, excavation, underground infrastructure, and civil site work. The ideal candidate will have demonstrated experience managing multiple crews and projects while maintaining high standards of safety, productivity, quality, and customer satisfaction.

As VOS expands its presence across Florida, the Area Manager will play a key role in developing the regional operation, establishing operational processes, supporting business development, and ensuring successful project delivery.

Responsibilities

Regional Operations & Business Development

• Lead the establishment and ongoing management of VOS Infrastructure Solutions' West Coast Florida operations.
• Develop and implement regional operational strategies that support company growth, profitability, and customer satisfaction.
• Oversee multiple utility infrastructure and civil construction projects throughout the assigned territory.
• Establish and maintain relationships with utility providers, general contractors, subcontractors, customers, and other business partners.
• Identify opportunities for regional growth, additional projects, and expanded service offerings.
• Coordinate with executive leadership on staffing, equipment, facilities, and operational resources necessary to support regional expansion.
• Ensure projects are executed in accordance with contract specifications, customer expectations, schedules, and company standards.

Project & Financial Management

• Oversee project planning, scheduling, budgeting, resource allocation, and execution.
• Monitor regional financial performance, including project costs, labor utilization, equipment expenses, and profitability.
• Review project estimates, production reports, and job cost information to identify operational efficiencies and areas for improvement.
• Ensure projects are adequately staffed and equipped to meet production schedules and contractual obligations.
• Identify potential project delays, cost overruns, and operational challenges and implement corrective measures.
• Coordinate with company leadership on project forecasting, resource needs, and operational expenditures.
• Oversee project documentation, change orders, and timely completion of required closeout activities.

Workforce Leadership & Development

• Provide direct leadership and oversight to Field Supervisors, Foremen, and other assigned operational personnel.
• Partner with Human Resources and company leadership to identify staffing needs, recruit qualified employees, and support workforce development.
• Establish clear performance expectations and hold field leadership accountable for safety, productivity, quality, and operational results.
• Conduct performance evaluations, provide coaching, and address employee performance or conduct concerns in accordance with company policies.
• Support employee training, leadership development, and succession planning.
• Promote effective communication between field operations, management, safety, and administrative departments.

Safety, Compliance & Quality

• Promote and enforce a strong safety culture across all regional operations.
• Ensure compliance with applicable OSHA, DOT, environmental, utility customer, and company safety requirements.
• Partner with Safety leadership to address jobsite hazards, incidents, corrective actions, and employee training needs.
• Ensure proper planning and execution of excavation, pressure digging, directional drilling, utility support, and civil construction activities.
• Monitor quality control and ensure completed work meets customer specifications, engineering requirements, and applicable construction standards.
• Ensure proper maintenance, inspection, and utilization of company vehicles, equipment, and other operational assets.
• Oversee compliance with permitting, utility locating, and applicable excavation requirements.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 7 years of progressive experience in utility construction, civil infrastructure, excavation, or a closely related construction field preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in construction management, operations management, or multi-crew supervision preferred.
• Demonstrated knowledge of underground utility construction, pressure digging, foundations, directional drilling, and utility infrastructure support.
• Experience managing project budgets, labor costs, equipment utilization, and operational performance.
• Proven ability to lead multiple field crews and manage concurrent construction projects.
• Experience working with electric utilities, utility contractors, or infrastructure service providers strongly preferred.
• Strong understanding of OSHA construction standards, excavation safety, and applicable DOT requirements.
• Ability to interpret construction plans, specifications, project schedules, and contractual requirements.
• Strong leadership, communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and construction management or project tracking software.
• Valid driver's license and ability to meet company driving requirements.
• Ability to travel throughout the assigned territory and work extended hours as operational needs require.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience establishing or expanding a regional construction operation.
• Existing relationships with utility providers and contractors in West Coast Florida.
• Experience supporting electric distribution, transmission, or substation construction projects.
• Knowledge of Florida excavation, permitting, utility locating, and site restoration requirements.
• Experience managing heavy equipment, specialized excavation equipment, and construction fleet resources.

Physical & Work Environment Requirements

• Work is performed in both office and active construction environments.
• Frequent travel to construction sites throughout the assigned region.
• Ability to walk and navigate uneven terrain, construction sites, and outdoor environments.
• Exposure to varying weather conditions, including Florida heat, humidity, and inclement weather.
• Must be available to respond to urgent operational needs, including storm restoration or emergency utility support when required.

Performance Expectations

Success in this position will be measured through safe operations, regional profitability, project completion, workforce development, customer satisfaction, equipment utilization, and sustainable business growth.

VOS Infrastructure Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.