Division Manager Jobs

F. L. Crane & Sons, Inc. an employee-owned specialty contractor with over 75 years of experience covering a wide range of finishing, metal panel systems and custom crating. We are based out of Fulton MS and operate 14 divisions throughout the southeastern part of the US. We pride ourselves on our family culture, dedication to innovation, and maintaining the highest standards in the industry.

The Division Manager should first and foremost represent themself and the company in a professional manner. This position is expected to provide technical support and leadership to all personnel within the division ensuring that key metrics are met and that the highest quality of customer service is provided at all delivery systems within the division. Division Manager should also provide administrative support in areas of compliance, regulations, financial reports, and procedures. The position reports directly to the Corporate Management Team and consults with the Managers of Human Resources in hiring and firing in matters relating to job function.

Leadership

• Communicates changes in policies and procedures, explains their needs, and holds personnel accountable for their compliance.
• Identifies employee improvements and puts action plans/training plans in place.
• Assists in recruiting, training, and developing a highly motivated and effective team of office and field personnel.
• Provides guidance, leadership, and coaching to office personnel.
• Ensures and is responsible for the review of all estimates in excess of $50,000 submitted from the division.
• Possesses strong leadership abilities and interpersonal skills for leading and cultivating an effective team.
• Directs departments in proper execution of their duties from Estimating, Project Management, Administration, and Accounting.
• Conducts/Coordinates annual performance appraisals, promotions, and terminations within operations job functions.
• Manages division in a professional way ensuring that there are no unnecessary distractions in the workplace such as pets or excessive visitors.
• Inspires and motivates teams of employees to achieve greater productivity.
• Monitors and directs daily operations to ensure policies and procedures are being followed, goals and objectives are met, and services are being provided efficiently and effectively; identifies new work, monitors and distributes workloads of employees; takes corrective action as necessary; personally handles the most difficult, sensitive or controversial projects for the division.
• Makes adequate job site visits to positively impact field employees and assures that other office employees are engaging in adequate job site visits.
• Conducts effective employee meetings to keep good field and office communication.
• Maintains and has expectation within the branch of ethical and moral behavior.

Strategy

• Works with Corporate Management Team to develop financial plans for the division.
• Fully understands and reviews financial data to track growth and determine areas for improvement. Develops and monitors the division’s budget. Understands cash flow and impact to overall corporation.
• Conducts meetings, at least weekly, to discuss job cost and production goals to better project profits on jobs within division.
• Works with Corporate Team in setting operational sales goals for division.
• Works with Risk Management department to identify and remove/reduce contractual risks.
• Implements and maintains tracking for production and job costs on all projects to ensure proper and accurate estimates.

Customer Relations

• Orchestrates the division’s marketing efforts. Ensures excellent services and routine contact with existing customers and develops new customers with effective marketing efforts of themselves and employees.
• Attends and participates in trade association events/meetings and engages employees in the same.

Requirements

Education

• High School Diploma or Equivalent (Required)
• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Business Management, or other related field. (preferred)
• 10+ years experience working in a construction management role.

Preferred Skills And Abilities

• Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate.
• Willingness to learn all aspects of the industry.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• A positive attitude, and willingness to learn and grow with the company.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Any other duties or tasks assigned.
• Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills.

Benefits

• Voluntary Insurance (Vision, Basic Life Insurance & AD&D)
• Voluntary Short Term & Long Term Disability
• Paid Time Off (Vacation & Public Holidays)
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan
• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental)
• Retirement Plan (401k) matching