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Utility Scale Heavy Civil Division Manager
Job Location:
Job Location:
Gilbert, AZ - USA
Yearly Salary:
USD 180000 - 250000
Yearly Salary:
Posted:
7 August 2026 (3 days ago)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
4 November 2026
Application Deadline:
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Vacancies:
Job Summary
Join Our Team at R-2 Contractors!
R-2 Contractors is seeking an accomplished and visionary Utility-Scale Heavy Civil Division Manager to lead and grow our Heavy Civil Division. This executive-level leadership role is responsible for building a high-performing organization that consistently delivers safe productive and high-quality utility-scale civil construction projects across the United States.
Working in partnership with the Operations Manager and executive leadership the Division Manager will oversee all aspects of Heavy Civil operations including mass earthwork site development grading drainage systems erosion and sediment control and related civil construction activities. This individual will be responsible for developing people improving operational performance strengthening customer relationships and driving long-term division growth.
Success in this role is measured not only by operational excellence but by the ability to build exceptional leaders earn the confidence of customers and create a division that reflects the R-2 standard of excellence.
Position: 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
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
- 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 drivers 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
At R-2 Contractors technical expertise may open the doorbut 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
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 Whats Right
- Put Your Name On It
- Never Accept Mediocrity
- I Am R-2
- Grow or Die
- Dig Deep and Grind It Out
- Give It Your All
- Do What It Takes
- Dedication
- Do What You Say
- Be Accountable
- If You Aint First Youre 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 youre 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 wed love to hear from you.
At R-2 Contractors we dont simply move earthwe 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 whats next.
R-2 Contractors is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability or protected veteran status.
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