Business Unit Manager

When you join our team at Lithko Contracting, you are building your career alongside the leaders in concrete construction.

We apply our expertise across industries from industrial and manufacturing facilities to healthcare and educational institutions to chip plants and data centers. Annually, we place over 100 million square feet of concrete and earn over $1.7 billion in revenue.

With a nationwide presence of over 25 locations and more than 5,000 coworkers, you'll find endless opportunities to develop your skills, grow your career, and build beyond expectations.

Role Description

Lithko Contracting is seeking an Area Lead to join our team. The Area Lead is responsible for the planning, process execution, and operational outcomes of a Business Unit Running Great (BURG). This individual holds the bar by leading teams to secure and execute work with operational excellence in addition to attracting, developing, and retaining talent. The Area Lead relies on their extensive building and team leadership experience to ensure continuity of work, the safety and wellbeing of their teams, and the successful completion of various project types.

Key Responsibilities

• BURG Planning and Performance: Owns the annual financial and talent plans, the execution of those plans, and the delivery of stated outcomes.
• Market Mastery: Maintains a clear understanding of the local market including customers, opportunities, subcontractors, and vendors; fosters strong relationships within each category while representing the company publicly.
• Continuity of Work: Filters and secures targeted work based on the BURG’s competency and capacity and aligns teams accordingly.
• Sets the Bar: Establish and hold the expectations of running the company programs with operational excellence.
• Grow Talent: Engages the talent planning, recruiting, and development processes for the BURG.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, a related field, or equivalent military service required.
• 15 years of experience in the construction industry, including project management and team leadership.
• Proven experience in managing a variety of commercial/industrial concrete construction project types, with an emphasis on operations and financial oversight on projects over $1 million.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage and influence multiple teams to achieve operational and financial goals.
• Proficient in Microsoft programs, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Experience in developing and executing organizational priorities to drive business growth and operational excellence.