Operations Manager

Lamar Advertising•Latham, NY

19d•Onsite

About The Position

Lamar Advertising is hiring an Operations Manager for its Latham, New York office, supporting outdoor advertising campaigns in Albany and surrounding areas. This first-line management role leads and educates the operations crew, promotes safety through positive leadership and hands-on training, and maintains safe structures, equipment, and the shop. The position oversees billboard construction, maintenance, advertising installation, and related operations while helping the team meet its goals and remain within budget. The primary work environment includes the office, shop, and outdoors. The role follows a Monday–Friday, 6 a.m.–2 p.m. schedule. Nights spent away from home for travel are less than 10%. On occasion, the manager may install and maintain billboards. The first-year earning potential is $65,000–$75,000, including bonus opportunities. Lamar offers paid time off, paid company holidays, training and development, medical plan options, and other benefits.

Requirements

High school diploma.
Valid driver’s license.
At least 2 years of operations experience in the outdoor advertising industry or equivalent experience in a safety-related position.
Ability to drive safely in a company vehicle.
Working knowledge of personal computers and Microsoft Office for business correspondence and spreadsheets.
Ability to set priorities that accurately reflect the importance of job responsibilities.
Ability to establish rapport, encourage individuals professionally, and listen perceptively.
Skill in mediating between parties and groups.
Ability to work as part of a team, collaborate with employees, and maintain good working relationships.
Management skills, including organizing objectives, delegating responsibility, training, evaluating subordinate effectiveness, and administering necessary discipline.
Detailed knowledge of building and dismantling structures, installing and uninstalling advertisements, electrical upkeep, and vegetation maintenance as they relate to billboards.
Detailed knowledge of Lamar, OSHA, DOT, federal, and state safety regulations.
Ability to understand and operate within a set budget.
Detailed knowledge of the inventory, market, and obstacles associated with each structure in the market.
Recommendation from an Area Field Manager, Territory Manager, or Regional Manager.

Nice To Haves

1 year of supervisory experience preferred.
Depending on location needs, certifications such as CDL, Crane, Signal, Rigging, or LDD are preferred.
A one-year college or technical school certificate or training in welding, construction, electrical, or a related field is preferred.
OSHA (Occupational Hazard and Safety Administration) safety certification preferred.
Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered.

Responsibilities

Manage and educate the operations crew, including organizing objectives, delegating responsibility, training, evaluating subordinate effectiveness, and administering necessary discipline.
Manage the safety program, including hosting monthly safety meetings, ensuring crew members wear appropriate safety clothing and equipment, and conducting monthly safety observations.
Oversee the maintenance and appearance of structures and Lamar-owned properties, including correct advertisement installation, vegetation maintenance, and structure upkeep and upgrades.
Manage major construction projects, including negotiating with subcontractors and vendors, purchasing materials, and interacting with lessors.
Oversee expenses, keep the operations department within budget, and track inventory.
Plan the operations crew’s daily duties and routes based on installation and maintenance needs.
On occasion, install and maintain billboards.
Maintain safe structures, equipment, and the shop.

Benefits

First-year earning potential of $65,000–$75,000 per year, including bonus opportunities.
120 hours of paid time off, increasing with tenure.
12 paid company holidays, including Presidents' Day and Juneteenth.
Comprehensive training program.
Career advancement opportunities.
Ongoing professional development and internal leadership programs.
Multiple medical plan options and a health savings account.
Hospital, Critical Illness, and Accident coverage.
Short- and long-term disability coverage.
Paid parental leave.
Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
401(k) plan with company match.
Up to $1,200 in employer-paid HSA contributions and cash rewards for participating in the wellness program.
People-first culture that invests in connection, community involvement, and transparency around employee feedback.