What are the responsibilities and job description for the Area Manager position at Equix, Inc.?
Equix Integrity provides a variety of offerings in the water/wastewater markets. Our construction management experience includes cross bore detection, cleaning and televising, and rehabilitation. We are currently looking for an Area Manager in Shreveport, LA. This person will be responsible for securing and managing projects, ensuring compliance, and optimizing operations. This role involves overseeing project execution, tracking financials, managing teams, and maintaining regulatory compliance. Strong analytical skills, industry knowledge, and leadership abilities are essential.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Supervise field staff and administrative functions, including compliance, budgeting, billing, purchasing, inventory, and safety
- Ensure projects are completed on time, within scope, and according to contract specifications
- Oversee hiring, performance evaluations, and personnel management
- Analyze project performance, including revenue, costs, labor hours, and adherence to scope
- Manage financials, ensuring accuracy in cost tracking, contract compliance, and forecasting
- Oversee vendor relationships, procurement, and inventory
- Maintain project schedules and estimates for labor, materials, and costs
- Provide performance reports and financial updates
- Ensure compliance with DOT, OSHA, and other regulatory requirements
- Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and reduce costs
- Act as a primary client liaison, fostering strong stakeholder relationships
- Lead teams to meet operational and safety objectives
- Implement and enforce operational procedures while training employees
- Collaborate with Safety Manager to ensure compliance and recordkeeping
- Conduct safety meetings, site inspections, and maintain documentation
- Develop and track key performance metrics
- Properly code invoices and manage financial transactions
- Participate in company meetings and strategic planning
Qualifications
- 10 years of relevant experience or equivalent education and training
- Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills
- Ability to manage regional teams and multiple priorities
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and project management software
- Willingness to travel as needed
- Strong analytical and critical thinking skills
- Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
Benefits:
- Multiple medical plan options
- Weekly pay
- Wellness program
- Dental and vision plans
- FSA and HSA options
- 401k savings plan with employer match
- Financial protection products
- Short and long term disability, life, accident, critical illness
- Legal shield and ID theft plans
- Employer-paid life insurance
- Paid Time Off and paid holidays
- Employee assistance program
- Employee referral program
Candidates must pass a drug test, and driver's license check with an acceptable driving record.
Equix, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We encourage minorities, women, disabled, and veterans to apply.
