Manager, New Equipment Field Operations

Date Posted:

2024-11-11

Country:

United States of America

Location:

OT034: CC - URBANDALE, IA 10052 JUSTIN DR SUITE D, URBANDALE, IA, 50322 USA

Otis Elevator Company is searching for a highly motivated New Equipment (Construction) Field Operations Leader to drive productivity and the performance of new equipment projects for the branch and customers.  The Field Operations Manager will be responsible for the new equipment business, including field operations, customer satisfaction and overall general business management for the Iowa, Nebraska, and South Dakota operating areas.

 

Essential Responsibilities

• Direct, supervise, and lead the performance of field operations for the New Equipment installation side of Otis’ business
• Supervise construction mechanics and installation teams
• Achieve all financial performance targets including profit and working capital
• Conduct field education training ensuring that we create and maintain a safe working environment
• Regularly perform field safety audits, jobsite inspections, and develop site safety/logistics plans
• Coordinate all material deliveries and issuing purchase orders
• Develop and maintain professional and productive relationships with co-workers, field employees, clients, state & local authorities, and others in contact with the job
• Forecast and schedule labor resources ensuring successful project completion, maintaining customer quality assurance, and improving efficiencies
• Accurately analyze situations and assist in developing contingencies for estimates
• Administration and interpretation of contract writing and will perform customary construction process duties that include managing billing, consultant and contractors’ payments, processing RFIs and optimizing change order opportunities, as well as maximizing project cash coverage

 

Education / Certifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; bachelor’s degree preferred

 

Basic Qualifications

• Ability to work in a highly team-oriented and dynamic environment
• Candidate must demonstrate strong written and verbal communication skills and presentation skills to effectively develop expectations and relationships with internal and external customers
• Needs to be self-motivated and able to manage many simultaneous projects and responsibilities
• Successful candidate should be very comfortable in a technical environment utilizing Microsoft based computer software
• Strong leadership skills, goal-orientated, and good decision-making skills with strong time management and organizational skills

 

Preferred Qualifications

• 5+ years of elevator industry experience or experience leading field level associates/technicians in a similar industry preferred

Travel

• This position supports three states. Ideally, it would be based in Des Moines, IA and will have approximately 30% travel to reach the broader territory.

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