Area Construction Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Our mission is BUILDING COMMUNITIES. IMPROVING LIVES. With a legacy spanning over 110 years, HR Green is a trusted leader in civil and construction engineering, consistently delivering innovative infrastructure solutions for our colleagues, clients, and communities. Every day, we help solve complex challenges—especially in transportation infrastructure—in ways that inspire our teams and exceed client expectations. As a top provider of construction engineering and inspection (CE&I) services, we are proud to be ranked No. 168 on Engineering News-Record’s Top 500 Design Firms list for 2025. Our continued recognition as a Best Place to Work highlights our commitment to creating a collaborative, purpose-driven workplace.

Summary

The Area Construction Manager will lead and shape the success of a designated region, driving business growth and operational excellence across multiple counties. As a key player in HR Green’s mission to deliver top-tier construction engineering and inspection (CE&I) services, you’ll take charge of overseeing daily operations, developing new business, and fostering strong client relationships. With full P&L responsibility for your area, you’ll lead a dynamic, high-performing team, ensuring seamless execution and continued growth in the region. If you’re passionate about leadership and ready to make an impact, this role offers the opportunity to grow within an innovative, client-focused organization.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Strategic Management

• Assists in the development of the business plan, budget, and key performance objectives for their defined area, ensuring alignment with CE&I services such as constructability reviews, contract administration, stakeholder coordination, construction management and inspection.
• Achieves and exceeds Key Performance Indicators: Regional Gross Margin, Regional Sales, Revenue Factor, and Accounts Receivable/Unbilled.

Marketing and Business Development

• Develops an area-wide marketing strategy to promote CE&I expertise, leveraging existing client relationships and securing new projects in sectors such as roads and highways, bridges, and stormwater management.
• Oversees the business development process, identifying and qualifying clients while making strategic go/no-go decisions.
• Builds and nurtures client relationships to ensure the delivery of quality services, retention, and repeat business.
• Identifies opportunities to cross-sell services, such as project scheduling, utility coordination, and value engineering.
• Actively obtains and responds to client feedback to enhance service offerings and strengthen partnerships.

Regional Leadership

• Recruits, leads, and retains a team of construction managers, resident engineers, construction engineers, and inspection technicians, fostering a culture of innovation and accountability.
• Supports staff development through initiatives like succession planning, knowledge sharing, and technical training in areas such as quality assessment and federal documentation procedures.
• Sets annual goals for staff and conducts regular performance evaluations.
• Enhances HR Green’s brand by participating in local professional and civic organizations.
• Ensures adherence to company standards and optimizes operations for efficiency and cost-effectiveness.

Project Management

• Leads high-profile projects and ensures the successful delivery of CE&I services, including preconstruction activities, contract administration, construction management and inspection, and project documentation.
• Reviews and approves project scope, schedule, fee, and contracts, emphasizing proactive conflict resolution and risk mitigation strategies.
• Assembles project teams and develops effective teaming/partnering arrangements.
• Oversees activities such as constructability reviews, safety plan development, and schedule impact resolution.
• Monitors project schedules and budgets throughout the lifecycle, ensuring compliance with client expectations for quality, timeliness, and cost.
• Verifies the completion of QA/QC reviews at key project milestones and serves as the primary client contact when needed.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree (B.S.) in Civil Engineering or a related field required.
• 10+ years of experience at a civil engineering firm, including construction project management, business development, and team leadership.
• Project management experience in CE&I services, particularly in transportation, utility coordination, and infrastructure projects for municipalities, Counties, DOT’s, and Toll Authorities.
• Professional Engineer (P.E.) licensure preferred.

Benefits

Not only does HR Green provide you with a place to grow, thrive, and enjoy your work, but we are also dedicated to delivering a comprehensive and multi-faceted benefits package. Visit our website for detailed total rewards information.

HR Green is proud to be an affirmative action/ equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, or other classification protected by applicable federal, state or local law.