Operations Manager

Job description

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SUMMARY:

This position is responsible for effective supervision, management quality assurance and all departmental functions related to applications engineering, installation, subcontracting and other functions necessary to complete commitments for project execution. This leader will support strategic initiatives to drive efficiencies and strategic offerings within the organization to grow the business.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

· Contributes to divisional and departmental strategic planning
· Interview, hire, train, mentor, evaluate, and when necessary, terminate personnel
· Responsible for the administration of company policies including safety, quality, customer satisfaction and finances. Implement branch strategy, mitigate risk, contract review, pre-bids, project reviews and development of staff.
· Proactively manage construction conflict resolution in the contracting chain.
· Develop productive relationships with consulting engineers, contractors, owners, architects, suppliers, and trade personnel
· Plan effectively by forecasting the need for equipment, materials, personnel, revenue, and job costs for all phases of operations
· Maintain control of all inventory by enforcing procedures and by providing final approvals on all orders for material
· Assist in the development of departmental budgets
· Manage revenue, expenses and cash management for operations department or division
· Signature level authority as indicated by the Authorization Level Document.
· Other duties may be assigned

Desired profile

QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each primary duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the education, experience, skills and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary duties.

EDUCATION:

·  Four (4) year college degree required or equivalent work experience

EXPERIENCE:

·  Ten years related work experience required
·  Three years supervisory experience required

SKILLS & ABILITIES:

·  Advanced understanding project execution of HVAC, Security or other microprocessor based automation systems
·  Proficient in Microsoft Office programs including but not limited to, Word, Access and Excel
·  Product knowledge and outside vendor hardware knowledge required
·  Strong knowledge of contracting procedures and tactics relative to such areas as project correspondence, documentation, timely notice of claims, subcontract negotiation and subcontract administration
·  Clear understanding of Revenue, Cost, Gross Margin and Cash Management
·  Excellent customer service skills
·  Excellent leadership skills
·  Strong verbal and written communication skills

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the primary duties of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary duties. Moving over rough or uneven surfaces; recurring bending, crouching, stooping, stretching, reaching,or similar activities; recurring lifting of moderately heavy to light items. Transporting of items such as a laptop computer and luggage; driving an automobile, etc.

WORK ENVIRONMENT : The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the primary duties of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary duties. While performing the primary duties of the job, the employee is regularly exposed to outside weather conditions. Employee may work in different environments while on various job sites.

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At Schneider Electric, because we value our employees, we offer a competitive benefits package that includes medical, dental and vision, matching 401(k), training and development opportunities and much more. Join Schneider Electric and together, let's make the most of your energy.

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