Area manager

Position Overview

Power your future with Qualus in our Specialized Field Service department as a Area Manager. As the Area Manager you will be responsibleto leadandmanagetheoperations and financialsof aservicearea,which may include multiple profit and loss centers,locationsor teams.You willbe accountable for leading and directingateamofleaders(Field Service Managers and/or Field Service Supervisors)within our MN, MI, TN and KY offices.

Responsibilities

• Execution of strategic plans for optimized productivity within the multiple departments within the area.

• Allocate and manage resources to support competitive strategies, keep the company economically healthy, and produce high returns.?

• Review and improve organizational effectiveness by optimizing processes, overseeing employees, establishing a highly motivated work team, and creating innovative approaches for improvement

• Seek out opportunities for expansion and growth by leading and working with the sales team to develop new business relationships and serving as an operational partner to sales in generating business

• Oversee management of day-to-day operations, assigning performance goals to leaders and assuring their completion, while accomplishing the area's goals

• Recruit, onboard, and train high-performing employees to achieve sales, profitability, market share, and business plan objectives

• Oversee the maintenance of project timelines, quality, safety and profitability to ensure KPI's are met and develop contingency plans as needed

• Develop, implement, and maintain budgetary and resource allocation plans for multiple cost centers within the area.

• Effectively delegate responsibilities appropriately while enforcing all policies, procedures, standards, specifications, guidelines, training programs, and cultural values

• Resolve internal staff conflicts efficiently and to the mutual benefit of those involved

• Plan, coordinate and direct business operations to ensure the achievement of company revenue goals and documentation of expenses

• Develop, outline and implement plans and strategies to increase the profitability of company products and services

• Develop and initiate strategies to maintain employee productivity, evaluate performance and improve the quality of products and services

• Provide feedback and make recommendations that increase the success of marketing and sales efforts as well as the effectiveness of current strategies toward reaching target markets

• Oversee the quality and safety activities within the area to ensure adherence to company culture and objectives

• Schedule and lead staff meetings to discuss updates, issues, feedback and to develop solutions to issues that come up within the company's operations

• Train, guide and mentor employees and evaluate their performance and productivity in completing their job duties

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Electrical Engineering or related field ispreferred

• 7+ years of experience in management, within the energy sectoror service industry

• Experience in management of multiple profit and loss centers

• Strong decision-making capabilities

• Above-average communication, collaboration, and delegation skills

• Proven ability to develop and maintain financial plans

• Ability to motivate and lead people, and hold employees accountable

• Strong working knowledge of operational procedures

• Excellent demonstrated communication (verbal and written), people, and organizational skills

• Experience is desirable in any of the following related areas: Protection and Control and/or apparatus testing and commissioning; SCADA/Fault Data/SER/Integration-Automation equipment installation and testing, Project Management or Utility Management.

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Benefits & Compensation

Qualus benefits offered include Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short and Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays, for those who qualify.

The expected compensation range for this position is based upon several factors, including but not limited toeducation, qualifications, prior relevant work experience and work location.

Company Overview

Qualus is a leading pure-play power services firm and innovator at the forefront of the energy transition and transformation, with differentiated capabilities across grid modernization, resiliency, security, and sustainability. The firm partners with utilities, commercial, industrial, data center, and government clients, and renewable and energy storage developers, offering comprehensive solutions through boutique and integrated advisory, planning, engineering, digital solutions, program management, and specialized field services. Qualus also provides software and technology enabled services and develops breakthrough solutions for critical power industry challenges such as distributed and variable resource integration, emergency management, and secure data exchange. The firm has nearly 1,600 professionals, with offices throughout the U.S. and Canada.

EEO

At Qualus, we believe everyone has value; and that the diversity and inclusion among our teams is what sets us apart for optimal success. We put people first because we care. To view a copy of the Qualus Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Policy Statement, click here.

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Job Locations US-KY-Louisville | US-TN-Nashville | US-MI-Walled Lake | US-GA-Atlanta

ID 2025-4418

Category Field Services

Position Type Regular Full Time

Remote: No