Area Manager - East

The Area Manager serves as the operational leader for a designated TEiC area, responsible for establishing and maintaining area customers, preparing estimates and proposals, and providing cradle-to-grave project leadership. This position plays a pivotal role in driving business growth and ensuring project success through strategic decision-making, effective communication, and leadership.

Essential Roles and Responsibilities:

Commercial & Estimating Leadership

Ensure the development of accurate, competitive estimates and proposals that support profitable growth and align with TEiC’s short- and long-term strategies.

• Lead the preparation, review, and approval of area estimates using TEiC estimating templates and standards.
• Facilitate the transition of estimates into formal proposals, ensuring technical accuracy and commercial alignment.
• Submit proposals through internal TEiC commercial processes in compliance with company requirements.
• Lead the internal RFQ evaluation and bid/no-bid decision-making process in collaboration with key stakeholders.

Project Execution & Performance Oversight

Ensure successful execution of area projects from award through closeout, with a focus on safety, quality, schedule, and financial performance.

• Provide cradle-to-grave oversight of TEiC projects within the assigned area.
• Monitor project activities to ensure adherence to company procedures, policies, and contractual requirements.
• Lead internal and external project reviews from sales handoff through project completion.
• Identify performance issues and drive timely corrective actions to protect project outcomes.

Strategic Decision-Making & Risk Management

Make informed commercial and operational decisions that proactively manage risk and support business objectives.

• Lead risk identification and analysis for area projects, including financial, schedule, and execution risks.
• Recommend and implement mitigation strategies aligned with TEiC’s operational and commercial framework.
• Balance short-term execution needs with long-term strategic priorities when evaluating project and business decisions.

Customer & Stakeholder Leadership

Build and sustain strong customer relationships while ensuring alignment between sales, operations, and corporate leadership.

• Establish and maintain relationships with new and existing customers in alignment with TEiC’s sales strategy.
• Partner with BPI sales staff and internal stakeholders to support customer development and project pursuits.
• Provide clear, timely project updates to senior leadership, including progress, risks, and recommended actions.

People Leadership & Organizational Effectiveness

Develop strong project leadership teams and drive consistent performance across the area.

• Evaluate the effectiveness of project leadership and key personnel within the area.
• Provide coaching, mentorship, and performance feedback to support professional growth and accountability.
• Recommend staffing or organizational changes when needed to strengthen execution and results.
• Foster a culture of transparency, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Reporting & Continuous Improvement

Ensure accurate reporting, compliance, and ongoing operational improvement across the assigned area.

• Complete all required commercial, operational, and company reporting accurately and within assigned deadlines.
• Use reporting insights to identify trends, risks, and opportunities for performance improvement.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives that enhance consistency, efficiency, and execution quality.

Requirements

• B.S. in Construction Management or Engineering, or strong construction industry related work experience.
• Minimum 5-7 years in field engineering, project management, or related experience within power generation, utility, or heavy industrial construction.
• Experience in power generation strongly preferred.
• Completion of OSHA 30-Hour Construction Safety Training (or equivalent) required prior to hire or within 30 days of onboarding.
• NCCCO Rigger Level I certification preferred; candidates without current certification may be considered if willing to obtain within 90 days of hire.
• Sound understanding of project controls and project risk management tools.
• Technical knowledge power plants and power equipment.
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced work environment; capable of adjusting priorities.

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