Shepherd Search Group is partnered with Ballard Marine Construction to find their next Area Manager for their Home Office in Washougal, WA.
Position Summary
This is a leadership position responsible for providing oversight for an Area within a defined Region. The position is responsible for leading, managing, planning, and operationally executing against defined goals for the Area under the direction of the Vice President of Regional Operations. The Area Manager is also responsible for meeting company KPI’s that include safety, profitability, and other performance related goals.
Responsibilities:
- Provide leadership and vision to the area by developing annual and long-range strategic plans. This includes the monthly evaluation and reporting of the progress/status of plans. Strategic plan development will be a collaboration between Area Manager &, VP of Eastern Region.
- Participate and/or delegate in estimating/proposal process for projects which are assigned and pursued. Serves as a lead in the pursuit of entrance into niche markets.
- Ensure effective financial management and P&L accountability. Participate in Area and Regional strategic planning and budgeting process. Manage positive division cash flow by ensuring the timely collection of revenue from clients.
- Manage project operations within the Area to ensure project execution for sponsored or sole venture work (Where Ballard is lead JV partner or the Sole Operator).
- Negotiate and/or approve contracts and agreements with subcontractors, vendors, federal and state agencies, and other organizational entities within its approval authorities.
- Manage the procurement of business development opportunities and participate in pursuit efforts for prospective projects. Seek out and identify niche market opportunities for the company.
- In partnership with Human Resources, grow and lead a team of capable and engaged employees. Promote, support and drive Ballard’s Culture. Ensure capable talent by taking ownership of employee development (PGP), assessment and performance management. Fully support HR policies and processes to ensure effective management of personnel.
- Drive Ballard’s safety culture across the area of accountability. Ensure Area operations follows Project Specific Safety Procedures. Promote safety initiatives such as incident reporting, compass card program, near miss reporting, development of Red, Yellow, Green notices and managing third party safety programs (ISN, etc.).
- Establish and maintain key relationships with contractors, owners, engineers, and industry stakeholders.
- Other duties as assigned.
Requirements:
Core Attributes:
- Grit and Resiliency – Digs deep to figure out how to make things happen no matter how impossible it seems. Never gives up. Takes on challenges that nobody else can; or will.
- Comradery and Inspirational – Relishes being part of a hard-working team of likeminded individuals working toward a common goal. Regularly celebrates wins and likes to have fun whether at work or at play. Looks for ways to instill life and energy into the world around them.
- Driven and Competitive – Loves competition. Loves to win and loves to learn when they lose. Not getting the job done is not an option. Obsessed to do their best and does what it takes to win.
- Trustworthy and Respectful – Passionate about honesty, authenticity and transparency. No lies. No drama. No politics. Values constructive conflict and ensures that even in conflict they treat others with respect.
- Ownership and Accountability – When something goes wrong, first “looks in the mirror” before “looking out the window.” Asks “what could I have done differently?” and then shares lessons learned. Regularly challenging self and others to be better is a way of life. “Me first” belongs here.
Skills:
- Strong leadership and demonstrated ability to inspire and hold self and others accountable.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and able to effectively communicate orally and in writing to diverse audiences.
- Thrives working in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment with a commitment to reaching goals and meeting deadlines.
- Creative and innovative thinker, able to effectively solve complex problems and mediate tough people situations.
- Detail-oriented, self-motivated, and well organized.
- Demonstrated ability to work well with clients, unions, agencies.
- Demonstrated ability to work in a proactively diverse and inclusive organization.
Education:
- Bachelor’s degree in business, engineering, or equivalent experience.
Experience:
- Minimum of five years of experience in the civil marine construction market.
- Minimum of ten years of management experience managing a business unit with P&L responsibility.
Physical Demands/Working Environment:
- Travel will be required to attend training, projects, and meetings.
- Ability to sit or stand for entire shift.
- Occasionally required to stoop, bend, walk, crouch, and climb.
- Ability to lift, on a frequent basis, at least 50 pounds.
- Work outdoors in all weather conditions.
- Ability to speak, write, and understand English clearly.
EEO Statement:
Ballard Marine Construction, LLC. is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, or veteran status. Reasonable accommodation will be considered for qualified individuals with a disability if it does not create an undue hardship for the Company, consistent with the ADA as amended.