Operations Manager (SYM)

SUMMARY:

An operations manager is a key part of a management team and oversees high-level HR duties, such as attracting talent and setting training standards and hiring procedures. They also analyze and improve organizational processes, and work to improve quality, productivity, and efficiency.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Work hand-in-hand with the project team to create a mutual understanding of the project strategy based on the requirement of the job.
• Conduct in-depth reviews and analysis of all project or contract documents so as to be familiar with every detail and/or requirements.
• Work with safety units in a bid to plan and manage safety programs for each project and make sure that all aspects of safety are reached.
• Help project managers and engineers in the arrangement and analysis of projects and scheduling of reports on projects.
• Oversee projects as they are being carried out to make sure that the work is done according to outlined specifications, and that they also conform with project timetable.
• Convey project needs from the project manager to the management of the firm. For example, in a case whereby extra funds are needed for the completion of a project, the project manager communicates the situation to the management of the company usually through the construction operations manager.
• Assist in the maintenance, development, and enhancement of the companys relationship with contractors in a bid to produce strategic partnership.
• Train and mentor employees in areas of project management and estimating.

*Duties and responsibilities may be changed at any time*

Qualifications

Education and Experience

Bachelors degree in operations management or related field. Experience in management, operations, and leadership or equivalent combination of education and experience.

QUALIFICATIONS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactory. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

• Experience in management, operations, and leadership.
• Understanding of general finance and budgeting, including profit and loss, balance sheet, and cash-flow management.
• Ability to build consensus and relationships among managers, partners, and employees.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Solid understanding of financial management

Physical Requirements

1. Sitting: Sits at desk for majority of the day of time.
2. Handling: Seizes, helps, or works with hands.
3. Lifting: Raises or lowers miscellaneous paperwork.
4. Reaching: Extends hands and arms in any direction.
5. Vision: Read computer and paperwork.
6. Stooping: Bends body downward and forward by bending at knees or waist.
7. Standing: Remains in standing position if required to perform various functions of the job.
8. Talking: Communicating by phone and in person.
9. Walking and moving about on foot.

Interpersonal Skills

Alternative or combined skills in understanding, counseling, and/or influencing people are important in achieving job objectives, causing action, understanding others, or changing behavior; and, skills of persuasiveness or assertiveness, as well as sensitivity to the point of view of others.