Regional Operations Manager

Clear Channel Outdoor • Chicago, IL

13d • $78,000 - $106,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

Provides regional oversight expertise and direction on construction projects, including takedowns, digital deployments/replacements and capital improvements. Directly manages crew(s) and contractors to ensure delivery of results on time and at or below budgeted levels.

Requirements

• A minimum of 5 years of experience in managing construction projects
• Must be able to read blueprints, have essential math skills.
• Management of construction projects at all levels including administrative, estimation, supply chain, deployment, and site development, etc.
• Ability to leverage Project Management tools and knowledge to streamline construction projects and other tasks as defined
• Capable of partnering with multiple departments (i.e. Real Estate, Finance, Operations, etc.) and levels within the organization to accomplish goals.
• Able to travel up to 25% of the time for in person coaching, training, construction site visits, market visits or Corporate meetings.
• Travel as needed to schedule, coordinate work, and evaluate sites within region.
• Extended travel in and out of the region could result during emergency response.

Nice To Haves

• Project Management experience preferred.
• Bachelor’s Degree preferred, or equivalent combination of education, training, experience, or military experience.

Responsibilities

• Directs all operations relating to new build, rebuilt, relocation, & safety upgrades of advertising structures within assigned region.
• Coordinates contract work for market upgrades.
• Fulfills and meets branch quality standards
• Hires, disciplines, discharges, supervises, trains, governs, assigns, coordinates capital work schedules of employees and sub-contractors within the region.
• Judges the competency of employees and sub-contractors within the region and assess their general fitness to work.
• Reviews, maintains and implements safe work practices and compliance with all applicable OSHA, EPA and other regulatory requirements.
• Conducts pre-construction and on-site evaluations of safety, quality, efficiency and other criteria essential to effective operations.
• Sets targets and standards for productivity, safety, cost, regulatory compliance, inventory control, purchasing, etc.
• Corrects unsafe condition and can evaluate and provide solutions for temporary or permanent repair.
• Initiates, evaluates and implements new technology, methods, policies and procedures.
• Works closely with branch real estate and operation departments relating to new build, rebuilding, relocation, & safety upgrades of advertising structures.
• Revises construction schedules and priorities as a result of equipment failure, operating problems, weather conditions, client needs, or other factors as needed within assigned region.
• Obtains quotes and makes purchases of material and equipment as needed. Some items subject to VP Operations budgeting and approval in Centreview.
• Provide budget estimates as needed.
• Review final material selection for capital purchasing.
• Maintains complete updated and accurate records of fleet of vehicles-includes authorizing & coordinating all necessary repairs and maintenance within assigned region.
• Establishes and maintains relationships with independent contractors and vendors / suppliers and negotiates best possible rates for their products & services.
• Liaison between field and Vice President.
• Responsible for reviewing the time sheets of the crew in their region for accurate reporting policies and procedures within Workday.
• Request, review and approve expense reports in Concur.
• Coordinates with Vice President travel and work schedule for crew in his region.
• Review and advise inspectors when needed.
• Special Projects and design applications for safety.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Multiple Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans to choose from
• Health Care Spending Accounts (HSA and FSA Options)
• Medicare Assistance
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
• Optional Short Term and Long Term Disability Plans
• Company Paid Employee Life and AD&D Insurance
• Supplemental Life and AD&D Insurance (Employee/Spouse/Child)
• Voluntary Benefits: Critical Illness, Accident, Identity Theft Protection, Legal Assistance, and Pet Insurance
• Pre-Tax Commuter Spending Account
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 401(k) Savings Plan with company match
• Paid Time Off (Accrued Vacation and Sick Plans)
• Free Digital Gym Membership and Discounted Memberships
• Professional Development Opportunities
• Employee Resource Groups
• Health, dental and vision plan options
• Spending and health savings accounts
• Employee assistance program
• Critical illness and accident insurance
• Life and disability insurance
• 401(k) Retirement with company match
• Paid time off
• Identity theft protection
• Legal insurance
• Pet insurance
• Gym memberships
• Home and auto insurance
• Leadership development program
• Peer coaching
• Collaborative career development plans
• Training & development

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: Associate degree