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TK Elevator is currently seeking anexperienced Operations Manager - New Installation/Modernization in Allentown, PA.
Responsible for successfully managing all new installation and modernization operations processes, employees and projects to ensure that the department functions profitably and exceeds the annual budgetary plan.
Essential duties and responsibilities:
Supervises all new installation and modernization superintendents and employees by providing direction and training, and communicating company policies, procedures and objectives. Includes hiring, supervising performance management, and administering progressive discipline
Administers company safety program. Includes performing safety audits when necessary and stressing the importance of safety to all employees
Plans, directs and prioritizes elevator installations and modernization including manpower needs; utilizes project management software and other scheduling tools
Uses accounting reports and programs to review job status to identify risk and opportunity. This includes properly reporting fade issues prior to revenue
Manages job sites from survey through the completion of the modernization process documenting and advising on modernization project progress for work not included. Includes trouble-shooting problems with mechanics, performing quality audits and meeting with customers to review progress
Manages subcontractor schedule and performance on turn-key projects
Develops and maintains strong working relationships with owner, contractors, elevator consultants, construction firms and architects
Reviews and signs off on all bids. Includes attending pre-bid meetings with construction and modernization sales representatives and providing technical input to calculate labor and material costs
Identifies, reviews and signs off on change orders, purchase orders, elevator turnover authorizations, accounts receivable, write-offs, credits and other necessary approvals
Maintains up-to-date knowledge of all federal, state and local elevator industry code requirements
Maintains strong familiarity of company Standard Operating Procedures and products by attending company training classes, utilizing the SOP document library, and reviewing factory equipment updates and supplier goods; Interfaces with corporate departments, including the factory, coordination and labor, and consults with the Regional Operations Team
Mediates and resolves complaints and problems of external and internal customers. Includes meeting with local business agents to resolve issues involving union employees
Determines what materials need to be ordered for job completion, and coordinates and arranges for sub-contracting portions of installations
Makes weekly crew visits and day one visits to manage safety, site activities and progress of employees and customer; documenting findings
Performs other duties as may be assigned
What we look for
Bachelor's degree (only to be substituted with extensive industry and management experience); or two years' experience managing on a branch departmental level; or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Thorough knowledge of the elevator industry and general management methods within the elevator industry
Ability to define problems collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions
Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form, and deal with several abstract and concrete variables
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions