Operations Manager

Operations Manager

Roy Jorgensen Associates, Inc. (Jorgensen) is a world leader in maintenance management. For over 65 years Jorgensen has provided a diverse range of facility and highway infrastructure, consulting, maintenance and management services. Our firm is focused on the operations and maintenance of transportation and public works infrastructure assets. Our maintenance operations are comprised of professional engineers, certified quality control inspectors, and experienced maintenance technicians with proficiency developing and executing highway infrastructure maintenance contracts throughout the United States. We know how to identify and implement innovative solutions for our client's toughest challenges.

Position Summary: Roy Jorgensen Associates, Inc. is currently seeking a full-time Operations Manager to perform and oversee highway maintenance operations in Dallas, TX area. This position requires performing a variety of tasks related to highway maintenance, including but not limited to debris removal, highway lighting, structure maintenance, vegetation management, street sweeping, guardrail repair, and more. Adherence to all applicable federal, state, and local regulations, as well as Jorgensen company policies and procedures. Salary: Depends on experience, licenses, and certifications.

Schedule:

Full time; typical schedule is Monday-Friday, 7AM-5:30PM. Must be flexible and work varying schedules.

Required Experience:

• Minimum of five (5) years of industry related experience
• Basic knowledge Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Google Earth Strong
• Leadership qualities; must have experience in overseeing, directing and leading construction crews.
• Strong organizational skills for scheduling & work planning as well as oversight of maintenance crews to ensure work execution/completion
• Must have Traffic Control experience

Preferred Experience:

• Bilingual (English/Spanish)
• Experience with projects using TXDOT standard specifications
• CDL A

Clean driving record is essential

Must pass criminal background check

Summary of Major Responsibilities:

• Oversee day-to-day operations, including understanding scope of services, contract requirements, organizational structure, staffing, work plans, budgets, fleet management, vendor management, reporting, inventory, quality control, training, and continuous improvement
• Manage key financial indicators along with Project Manager; demonstrate improvement against budget and prior periods
• Lead by example, ensuring professionalism, responsiveness, and quality in all business conduct, and instill these values throughout the organization
• Collaborate with Project & Regional Managers to address client issues, develop action plans, and enhance operational efficiency
• Recruit, develop, retain, and reward talented workforce, while ensuring compliance with standards and specifications
• Conduct career evaluations for direct reports and field staff
• Responsible weekly planning and scheduling of work

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma/GED
• Maintain company standards for background checks (i.e. criminal record, driving record and controlled substance/drug testing)
• Operating and maintaining company vehicles and equipment
• Knowledge of local driving rules and regulations
• Carry out arithmetic functions
• Maintain proper safety equipment required for each job
• Knowledge and ability to adapt to the latest technology
• Ability to use smart phone and applications
• Ability to adjust to changing work schedule
• Ability to work safely under ranging environmental and weather conditions
• Capable of lifting up to 50 pounds; strenuous manual labor may be required
• Ability to operate hand/power tools

Total Compensation Package to include: FREE PPE! Competitive base pay, annual profitability-based bonus, eligible for referral bonus, recognition incentives and extensive training opportunities. Comprehensive Benefit Plan options for full time employees to include: Health, Vision, & Dental insurance, 401(k) Retirement Plan, Vacation, Sick, 12 paid Holidays, Life Insurance, Long Term Disability coverage, Flexible Spending Accounts, Pet Insurance Discount, Health Savings Accounts, Critical Illness coverage, Employee Assistance Plans and more!

Company will conduct Background check, MVR and Controlled Substance testing prior to hire.

Roy Jorgensen Associates, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to diversity in our workforce. EOE/M/F/D/V