Assistant Operations Manager at Clear Channel Outdoor in Chicago, IL (1032 West 43rd St., Unit D, 60609)

Job description

• The Assistant Operations Manager assists the Operations Manager in overseeing all operations relating to installation of advertising copy, construction & maintenance of outdoor advertising structures (including electrical), buildings, shops, offices and fleet vehicles.

Responsibilities

• Helps manage production operations including construction, installations and material management activities.
• Collaborates with sales, marketing and finance to set pricing for production services, extensions and other operations-oriented aspects of the outdoor buy; provide pricing and timing estimates for bids and proposals.
• Provides operational counsel to branch with emphasis on productivity, cost, safety, environmental issues, technology, new build opportunities and production capabilities.
• Monitors, audits and reports on compliance with OSHA, EPA, DOT and company safety regulations.
• Coordinates & revises production schedules and priorities based on Client needs.
• Works with vendors to obtain quotes and make purchase of materials & equipment as needed.
• Performs administrative activities necessary for effective management of department, including the selection & development of employees; budget administration; planning, organizing and measuring work performance within the department; and negotiating union contracts (where applicable).
• Initiates, evaluates and implements new technology, methods and procedures.
• May be required to perform field and warehousing activities as workload requires (i.e. inventory, receiving, maintenance, and copy installations)
• Maintains accurate records for inventory of materials, clients, personnel and other reporting purposes.
• Oversees records & maintenance of entire fleet of vehicles, cranes and other equipment.
• Represents the company at local agency hearings, inquiries, inspections, etc. as appropriate.
• Acts as the on-call contact for building security system(s) and emergencies.
• Performs other job duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Education and Certifications
• Bachelor’s degree preferred, or equivalent combination of education, training, experience, or military experience.
• Work Experience
• Two (2) + years’ experience in the construction trade or related trades
• One (1) + year of supervisory experience
• Skills
• Strong analytical, decision making and problem-solving skills and able to multi-task and balance multiple priorities.
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft software applications (i.e., Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint).
• Competencies
• Achievement Orientation: Focusing efforts on achieving high quality results consistent with the organization’s standards.
• Business Perspective: Using an understanding of business issues, processes and outcomes to enhance business performance.
• Inspiring Others: Energizing and inspiring others to strive for excellence and commit to common goals and purposes, creating a sense of self-efficacy, resilience, and persistence in followers.
• Negotiating: Seeking to resolve different perspectives or matters of dispute by discovering shared interests and finding mutually acceptable solutions.
• Planning and Organizing: Reaching goals by making and following plans, setting, and sticking to priorities and allocating resources effectively.
• Team Leadership: Assuming a leadership role in helping others achieve excellent results.

Skills

Required

• Analytical
• Decision making
• Problem-solving
• Multi-tasking
• Verbal and written communication
• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Outlook
• Microsoft PowerPoint

Benefits

• Min: $68,000
• Max: $83,000
• Bonus eligible, subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable incentive plan.
• • 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
• Ultimate compensation will be based on several factors, including relevant experience, skills, scope and responsibility of the position, as well as pursuant to salary market benchmarks. This salary range is a good-faith estimate of the salary for this position.