Area Manager

QAP is one of the companies within Colaska Inc., the Colas USA subsidiary that operates throughout the state of Alaska. Headquartered in Anchorage, QAP constructs roads, airports, and major infrastructure projects. QAP also has a team that specializes in logistics and self-sufficiency that is designed to complete projects in remote areas of Alaska. To learn more about the Colaska Family of Companies, visit www.colaska.com.

Throughout Colas USA, we provide competitive pay, outstanding benefits, career advancement opportunities, professional education, and extensive training for every employee. We pride ourselves on upholding the highest standards of safety, environmental conservation, and ethical conduct as we strive to grow our infrastructure products and services through empowering and developing our people, encouraging innovation, applying new technology, and improving vertical integration at all levels of the company’s value chain. To learn more about the Colas USA Family of Companies, please visit www.colasusa.com.

QAP, and the rest of the Colas USA Family of Companies, is part of the Colas Group, the worldwide leader in transportation infrastructure construction and maintenance. For information on our international network visit www.colas.com.

Job Summary

Under general direction of the Regional Manager, responsible for oversight of strategy implementation and business activity of construction and manufacturing operations in an assigned market area within the region.

Main Responsibilities

• Embrace the Company’s safety culture, actively support all safety initiatives, and adhere to defined accountabilities implemented by the Safety Steering and Continuous Improvement teams
• Support, promote, and practice the Company’s core values, vision, and mission; follow code of ethics, workplace conduct, safety, and other established policies
• Support execution of regional business strategy and initiatives aligning with company strategy, goals, and objectives
• Provide solid leadership and direction to operations teams within assigned area; set clear expectations and hold teams accountable for results
• Provide mentorship to team leaders, and support team development and professional growth
• Oversee execution of initiatives supporting recruiting and retention of high-performing teams
• Develop and maintain relationships with representatives from local, state, and federal entities, customers, and suppliers
• Coordinate and direct utilization of resources, equipment, and personnel involved in projects within assigned area
• Participate in construction and production planning processes, budgeting, and capital planning to support operations
• Promote effective utilization of plants, equipment, and personnel; monitor daily labor and materials yields
• Review schedules, job cost estimates, and bidding information within scope of assigned market area
• Collaborate with customers, job owners, agency representatives, subcontractors, suppliers, and construction and manufacturing supervisors to resolve issues and improve operational efficiency, quality, and service
• Prepare and review reports on progress, materials used and costs, and adjust operational schedules as necessary
• Inspect work in progress to ensure that workmanship conforms to specifications and adherence to schedules
• Develop knowledge of market area, products, sales policies, and regulatory requirements impacting operations
• Ensure operations are aligned with safety, environmental, and other regulatory requirements

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in business, engineering, construction management, related field and/or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Valid drivers’ license and ability to maintain a clean driving record
• 7+ years of experience in heavy civil construction, aggregate materials manufacturing and/or related field
• 3+ years of leadership experience managing teams

Colas Inc. and its subsidiaries are an Equal Opportunity Employer. For details on the specifics of this commitment, please click here to view the EEO document. If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to:

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Please contact Colas Inc. at 973-290-9082 or send an email to [email protected].