Division Manager of Acoustics and Specialties

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.

Leadership

• Maintains and has expectation within the branch of ethical and moral behavior.
• Possesses strong leadership abilities and interpersonal skills for leading and cultivating an effective team.
• Provides guidance, leadership, and coaching to office personnel.
• Communicates changes in policies and procedures, explains their needs, and holds personnel accountable for their compliance.
• Inspires and motivates teams of employees to achieve greater productivity.
• Assists in recruiting, training, and developing a highly motivated and effective team of office and field personnel.

• Identifies employee improvements and puts action plans/training plans in place.
• Manages division in a professional way ensuring that there are no unnecessary distractions in the workplace such as pets or excessive visitors.
• Makes adequate job site visits to positively impact field employees and assures that other office employees are engaging in adequate job site visits.
• 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.
• Ensures and is responsible for the review of all estimates in excess of $50,000 submitted from the division.
• 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.
• Conducts effective employee meetings to keep good field and office communication.

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.
• 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.
• Conducts meetings, at least weekly, to discuss job cost and production goals to better project profits on jobs within division.

Customer Relations

• Attends and participates in trade association events/meetings and engages employees in the same.
• 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.

Requirements

***Individual must have a vast knowledge of building a business or branch. Individual will be required to build this branch as a greenfield effort which will require business development and staff recruitment.***

***Individual must also have vase knowledge of acoustical ceilings, wall panels, and specialty items.***

Education and/or Work Experience

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

Preferred Skills and Abilities

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

Benefits

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