Area Manager

Pike Corporation • Charlotte, NC • 1h ago

Position Summary

The Area Manager oversees all aspects of foundation construction for utility power infrastructure, including transmission towers, poles, and substations. This role is responsible for ensuring work is executed safely, efficiently, and in full compliance with engineering specifications, project requirements, and company standards. The Area Manager leads field crews, manages resources, and coordinates with project stakeholders to deliver high-quality foundation installations on time and within budget. You will report to the Operations Vice President.

Essential Functions

Manage and oversee foundation construction activities, including drilling, excavation, rebar installation, and concrete placement

Supervise field crews, drillers, and technicians to ensure productivity, quality, and safety standards are met

Plan and coordinate daily operations, equipment usage, and crew assignments

Review and interpret engineering drawings, geotechnical reports, and construction specifications

Ensure foundations are installed to required depth, alignment, and tolerance standards

Monitor site conditions (soil, weather, access) and adjust execution methods as needed

Coordinate with project managers, engineers, inspectors, and subcontractors

Track production, schedule progress, and ensure milestones are achieved

Manage materials, equipment, logistics, and on-site resources

Identify and resolve operational challenges, delays, or technical issues

Maintain accurate records of work performed, inspections, and project documentation

Enforce all OSHA regulations, company safety policies, and site-specific safety plans

Lead daily safety meetings, job hazard analyses (JHAs), and pre-task planning sessions

Ensure proper use of PPE, safe equipment operation, and adherence to safety procedures

Investigate incidents, near misses, and implement corrective actions

Promote a strong safety culture and accountability across all crew member

Minimum Requirements

High school diploma or GED (Associate's or Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field preferred)

5+ years of experience in foundation construction, drilling, or heavy civil/utility work

2+ years in a supervisory or leadership role

Strong knowledge of foundation systems, drilling techniques, and construction processes

Ability to read and interpret blueprints, engineering plans, and specifications

Valid driver's license

Occasionally lift, carry, push, or pull materials and equipment weighing up to 50 pounds.

Available to work outages, storms, emergencies including on call rotation.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the responsibilities of this job, you will be required to talk, listen, and use hand signals to communicate. The job frequently requires you to stand; walk; use hands and fingers to handle objects, operate tools or controls; reach with hands and arms.

Work Environment

While performing the responsibilities of this job, you are frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts and vibration. You are occasionally exposed to a variety of extreme conditions at construction job sites. The noise level in the work environment and job sites can be loud. You will perform job responsibilities in extreme heat, cold, wet, windy, and storm conditions.

Our Benefits

Medical, dental and vision insurance

HSA, dependent care and medical flexible spending accounts

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

401(k) with company match

Life insurance, and short-term and long-term disability

Paid time off, paid holidays, and family and medical leave

If this sounds like you, come join the PIKE family.

About Us

Founded in 1945, Pike is a leading provider of construction, repair and engineering services for electric and gas utilities, as well as telecommunications companies with a growing portfolio of turnkey renewable projects. We work with hundreds of utility clients across the country, and we continuously expand our offerings to supply our customers with the ideas, technology, experience, workforce and equipment to perform any job.

"Essential" is the one word that sums up who we are, the work we do and what our people mean to us. Each of our employees plays a critical role in ensuring that infrastructure systems are up and running when people and businesses need them.

Pike is a family-oriented workplace with a strong culture of safety, collaboration, innovation and exceptional customer service.

Pike Electric, LLC, is an equal opportunity employer.

Requisition ID: 26002793

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