Metro Atlanta Area Manager

Department: Civil/Municipal

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Atlanta, GA

Reporting To: Chris Phillips

Description

Key Responsibilities

• The Area Manager brings a strong project management competency level with experience to support effective completion of all projects within their assigned geographic area. 
• The Area Manager brings an advanced level of business acumen in working with clients and interfacing with clientele on a regular basis, representing our brand with integrity and multidisciplinary expertise.  
• The Area Manager will actively lead and drive the growth of business development opportunities for Waggoner Engineering. 
• The Area Manager will identify, train, and develop leaders within the company and set them on the path for management. 
• The Area Manager will maintain a working knowledge of all phases of operations within their assigned geographic area, coordinate to support operations throughout the business, and provide regular performance updates to the senior leadership team.
• The Area Manager will create and implement a strategic one-page plan to help track Waggoner and Trilon company KPIs.
• The Area Manager will work closely with Human Resources and the Senior Leadership team to define and implement operational strategy, structure, processes, and successful performance.
• The Area Manager will provide oversight and strategic guidance related to project budgets, financial performance, and resource planning.
• The Area Manager will support the Vice President with financial reporting responsibilities and performance monitoring to identify efficiency issues and propose solutions proactively.
• The Area Manager will guide, direct, and evaluate the work of all Project Managers within their assigned geographic area.
• The Area Manager will monitor cash flow of their assigned geographic area and work with Project Accountants and Project Managers to ensure timely payment from clients.

• Provide day-to-day leadership and management that mirrors the company's adopted mission and core values. 
• Responsible for providing leadership and support to Project Managers in achieving business, operational, and client service goals for the assigned geographic area. 
• Responsible for the measurement and effectiveness of all processes, internal and external. Provides timely, accurate, and complete reports on the operating condition of the assigned geographic area. 
• Spearhead the development, communication and implementation of effective business growth strategies and processes in their market area and the achievement of the growth metrics. 
• Collaborate with the management team to develop and implement plans for the operational infrastructure of systems, processes, and personnel designed to accommodate our organization's growth and profitability objectives. 
• Motivate, mentor, and support a collaborative and high-performing team; assist with the recruitment and retention of staff; provide mentoring and training to project managers as a cornerstone to the career development program. 
• Fosters an environment of teamwork and collaboration.
• Participates in regularly scheduled operations meetings with the Vice President to discuss operating performance, resource sharing and leveling, and process improvement.
• Participate in the business planning process of the company.
• Participate in other assignments and committees assigned by the Vice President from time to time.
• Act as lead c