Utility Scale Heavy Civil Division Manager

R-2 Contractors

$180K — $250K *
Real Estate & Construction
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Minimum 10 years of Heavy Civil construction experience with utility-scale projects
  • Proven leadership experience with multiple crews and large-scale operations
  • Strong knowledge of grading, drainage systems, and erosion control
  • Experience in production planning, scheduling, and resource allocation
  • Strong financial acumen with operational budget management
  • Ability to build and lead high-performing teams
  • Excellent communication and problem-solving skills
  • Commitment to safety and operational excellence

Responsibilities

  • Provide strategic leadership for Heavy Civil operations on utility-scale projects
  • Build and mentor a high-performing team of Superintendents and Foremen
  • Lead earthwork, grading, site development, and stormwater infrastructure operations
  • Coordinate resources including manpower, equipment, and subcontractors
  • Collaborate with project managers and leadership for successful project delivery
  • Monitor productivity and operational performance
  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives and promote safety as a top priority

Benefits

  • Paid Time Off (PTO) and Holiday Pay
  • Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance for the whole family
  • 401(k) with 3% company match
  • 5-Year Employment Appreciation Bonus
Full Job Description
Utility-Scale Heavy Civil Division Manager
Location: Gilbert, AZ or Prineville, OR

Travel Requirements:
  • Approximately 25% travel each month to project sites nationwide is required
  • Additional travel may be required to support critical project meetings, customer meetings, leadership meetings, safety initiatives, quality audits, compliance activities, or other business needs
Salary: $180k - $250k DOE

Key Responsibilities:
  • Provide strategic leadership for all Heavy Civil operations across multiple utility-scale construction projects
  • Build, mentor, and develop a high-performing team of Superintendents, Foremen, and field leaders
  • Lead all aspects of earthwork, grading, site development, stormwater infrastructure, erosion control, and related civil construction operations
  • Ensure manpower, equipment, materials, subcontractors, and resources are properly planned and coordinated to support project execution
  • Partner closely with Project Managers, Operations Leadership, Estimating, and executive leadership to ensure successful project delivery
  • Drive operational consistency through planning, communication, accountability, and execution
  • Monitor production, productivity, quality, equipment utilization, and overall operational performance
  • Support project planning, scheduling, forecasting, budgeting, and resource management
  • Develop future leaders through coaching, mentorship, performance management, and succession planning
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with customers, General Contractors, subcontractors, and project stakeholders
  • Identify opportunities to improve productivity, efficiency, safety, and operational performance across the division
  • Champion continuous improvement initiatives while reinforcing company processes and best practices
  • Promote a culture where safety is always the highest priority
  • Lead by example while living and reinforcing the R-2 Core Values every day
Requirements:
  • Minimum 10 years of Heavy Civil construction experience, including utility-scale power, renewable energy, or large infrastructure projects
  • Proven experience leading multiple crews, Superintendents, and large-scale Heavy Civil operations
  • Strong knowledge of mass grading, earthwork, drainage systems, stormwater infrastructure, erosion and sediment control, GPS machine control, grading technology, and production management
  • Demonstrated experience with production planning, scheduling, manpower forecasting, equipment planning, and resource allocation
  • Strong financial and business acumen with experience managing operational budgets and project performance
  • Proven ability to build, lead, and develop high-performing teams
  • Excellent leadership, organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills
  • Ability to build strong working relationships with customers, project teams, and executive leadership
  • Demonstrated commitment to safety, accountability, and operational excellence
  • Ability to travel as required to support projects, customers, and company operations
  • Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record
  • Ability to successfully complete pre-employment drug screening and background check

What Success Looks Like:
The successful Heavy Civil Division Manager:
  • Builds a division where employees are engaged, developed, and proud to work
  • Consistently delivers safe, productive, and high-quality utility-scale Heavy Civil projects
  • Develops strong Superintendents, Foremen, and future leaders
  • Earns the trust and confidence of customers through reliable execution and exceptional service
  • Plans proactively, communicates effectively, and resolves challenges before they impact production
  • Continuously strengthens the division through improved people, systems, processes, and operational performance
Our Leadership Philosophy:
At R-2 Contractors, technical expertise may open the door-but leadership is defined by how you develop people, build teams, and live our Core Values.
Our leaders are expected to:
  • Lead with integrity, humility, professionalism, and accountability
  • Put the safety and success of their people first
  • Coach, mentor, and develop future leaders
  • Build trust through consistent execution and open communication
  • Foster teamwork while empowering others to make decisions and grow
  • Hold themselves and others accountable to the highest standards
  • Protect and strengthen the culture that makes R-2 different
  • Leave the division stronger than they found it
The R-2 Core Values
PRIDE - We take ownership of our work, our people, our equipment, and our reputation. Every project reflects the pride we have in our craft.
  • Do What's Right
  • Put Your Name On It
  • Never Accept Mediocrity
  • I Am R-2
  • Grow or Die
GRIT - We embrace challenges, solve problems, overcome adversity, and never allow obstacles to define our success.
  • Dig Deep and Grind It Out
  • Give It Your All
  • Do What It Takes
  • Dedication
OWN IT! - We don't make excuses or point fingers. We own the outcome, communicate early, solve problems, and continually improve ourselves and our teams.
  • Do What You Say
  • Be Accountable
  • If You Ain't First, You're Last
  • Accept Criticism
  • Own Your Position

Benefits:
  • Paid Time Off (PTO)/Holiday Pay
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance (company funded plans available for the entire family)
  • 401(k) with 3% company match
  • 5-Year Employment Appreciation Bonus

Ready to Join Our Team?
If you're ready to lead one of the premier Heavy Civil divisions in the utility-scale power industry while building exceptional people, delivering outstanding projects, and shaping the future of R-2 Contractors, we'd love to hear from you.
At R-2 Contractors, we don't simply move earth-we build infrastructure, develop leaders, strengthen teams, and create a culture that refuses to settle for anything less than excellence.
Apply today and help us build what's next.

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