Assistant Operations Manager

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Clear Channel Outdoor

Job Summary:

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.

Job 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.

Job Qualifications

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.

Physical Demands

The demands described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of the job, the employee is occasionally required to walk, sit, stand, bend, stoop, lift, position, hold, push and pull, materials and equipment in excess of 85 pounds. In addition to climb, bend, stoop, stand, move upper body extremities.
• Ability to climb ladders and/or stairs to access work sites at heights of 100 feet or more.
• Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to focus.
• While performing the duties of the job, the employee is exposed to weather conditions prevalent at times.  The noise level in the work environment can be moderate to high.

Other Requirements

• Able to travel outside of the office 25% of the time for client meetings, corporate meetings, and industry events. 
• Able to safely climb structures to inspect items such as client postings (as needed).
• Must possess valid in-state driver’s license suitable for light commercial vehicles and other equipment associated with job. 
• Access to a reliable vehicle.
• Possess valid driver’s license.

The Targeted Compensation Range for this Illinois position is:
Min: $68,000
Max: $83,000
Bonus eligible, subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable incentive plan.
Comprehensive Benefits package offerings, which includes:
• 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.

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Location

Chicago, IL: 1032 West 43rd St., Unit D, 60609

Position Type                                                                                             

Regular

The Company is an equal opportunity employer and will not tolerate discrimination in employment on the basis of race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, disability, ethnicity, national origin, marital status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected classification or status.

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