Area Manager - Industrial Services

Area Manager — Industrial ServicesLocation: Dallas, TXCompensation: Up to $250,000 Base + Annual Performance BonusAbout the OpportunityWe're partnering with a rapidly expanding industrial services organization to identify an Area Manager who will own and scale a defined geographic P&L across the Texas market. This is a foundational leadership hire in a Texas-first regional build, with visibility to executive leadership and influence across multiple service lines including Mechanical & Structural, Soft Crafts, Underground, and mission-critical environments.This role is built for a numbers-driven operator who understands how to lead through people, drive margin performance, and convert relationships into awarded work. You will oversee a localized book of business (approximately $30M–$150M+), manage operational execution through Project Managers and field leadership, and play a key role in diversifying service mix beyond a historically electrical-heavy portfolio.The organization operates on established systems and SOPs. This is not a "build your own process" mandate. It is a performance execution mandate: follow the operating model, build the right bench, protect margin, and grow the region responsibly.You'll DoOwn full P&L responsibility for a defined geographic area within TexasLead forecasting, budgeting, backlog visibility, and margin performance across multiple concurrent projectsOversee operational execution through Project Executives, Project Managers, Superintendents, and field teamsBuild and scale a regional leadership bench capable of supporting accelerated growthConvert client and industry relationships into secured backlog and repeat workEnsure safety performance meets or exceeds company standards (TRIR, EMR, leading indicators)Drive production accountability: labor productivity, earned vs. burned hours, schedule reliabilityParticipate in preconstruction reviews to validate constructability, risk exposure, and staffing plansIdentify margin erosion early and implement recovery plansPartner with Service Line Managers to strengthen Mechanical, Structural, Soft Craft, Underground, and Water capabilities within the regionSupport executive leadership in strategic expansion planning across Texas and the broader South footprintMaintain strong client, vendor, and peer relationships with a focus on long-term regional embedmentWhat We're Looking For12+ years of progressive leadership experience within industrial construction, specialty services, or mission-critical environmentsDemonstrated success managing a regional or area-level P&L ($30M+ book preferred)Proven ability to scale operations while maintaining safety, quality, and margin disciplineStrong financial acumen: forecasting accuracy, cost-to-complete discipline, and margin protectionTrack record of building high-performing teams and leadership bench depthCommercial credibility and relationships that convert to awarded workExperience operating within structured SOP-driven environmentsDeep understanding of field execution cadence, production metrics, and labor planningCommitment to safety-first leadership and top-down culture reinforcementAbility to operate with urgency and decisive executionMust be locally embedded in the Dallas/Texas market (this is not a relocation parachute role)Valid driver's license and ability to travel within the regionWhy This Role Stands OutFoundational leadership position in a high-growth regional expansionDirect visibility to Regional and Executive leadershipOpportunity to compete into future VP-level advancement as the region scalesInfluence across multiple service lines and industrial verticalsStrong centralized support functions—allowing focus on execution, not bureaucracySignificant earnings upside tied to performanceWorkspire InsightAt Workspire, we partner exclusively with organizations that value experienced leadership, operational discipline, and long term investment in talent. Every opportunity we represent is vetted for impact, advancement potential, and cultural alignment because where and how you work matters.EEO StatementWorkspire and our client partners are proud to be equal opportunity employers. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.