Role Summary
The Business Unit Manager leads PPS’s Gas Distribution Construction division with full accountability for safety, operations, financial performance, client relationships, and strategic growth. This role owns P&L results, drives operational excellence, and builds high-performing teams in a regulated utility environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead all day-to-day gas distribution construction operations, ensuring safety, quality, compliance, and productivity.
• Own full P&L performance, including budgeting, forecasting, cost control, margin improvement, and revenue growth.
• Develop and lead project managers, supervisors, and field teams; drive accountability, performance, and workforce readiness.
• Serve as the primary client contact; manage contracts, change orders, and long-term utility relationships.
• Champion safety and regulatory compliance in partnership with Safety leadership.
• Execute strategic plans to expand market presence, improve processes, and grow the business unit.

Qualifications Required

• 7+ years in gas distribution construction, utility contracting, or related      infrastructure.
• Proven leadership of large field operations or business units with P&L      responsibility.
• Strong knowledge of gas distribution systems, construction practices, and      regulatory requirements.
• Demonstrated success in financial performance, client management, and safety      leadership.

Preferred

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Business, or related      field.
• Experience with major utility clients in the Northeast or Mid-Atlantic.
• Proficiency with project, scheduling, and cost management systems.

Why PPS

• Lead a critical business unit within a growing utility services organization.
• Competitive compensation, incentives, and benefits.
• Culture built on safety, integrity, and operational excellence.
• Direct impact on critical gas infrastructure serving local communities.

Compensation

Salary starting at $140,000

• Company Cell Phone Provided 
• Company take home truck 
• Company gas card 
• Paid Training 
• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance 
• 401k with company match 
• Voluntary Short/Long Term Disability 
• Life Insurance 
• 9 Paid Holidays 
• Accrued Vacation Time 
• Sick Time 
• $750 Referral Bonus Program 
• $150 Annual Boot Voucher 
• $150 Annual Rx Safety Eyewear Voucher