Area Operations Manager

Versar Global Solutions is seeking an Area Operations Manager (AOM) in Miami, FL.

Job Duties/Responsibilities

• Provides daily oversight of the company's field operations to include resource allocation, activity scheduling, workload prioritization, issue resolution, customer service, and FDOT client interface.

• Ownership and implementation of the company safety program to include updating the project safety plan, conducting safety training, regulatory compliance, and promoting the overall safe operation and culture of the company.

• Development of weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual work plans for maintenance of highway and bridge infrastructure assets.

• Ensures transportation assets are maintained in a condition that is compliant with the FDOT maintenance rating program (MRP) requirements (when needed)

• FDOT MRP Coordination and inspection participation

• Oversight of personnel and subcontractors in the performance of field operations and maintenance activities. Ensures work is performed on time and within budget.

• Ensures company services and work products are delivered in compliance with the FDOT standards and specifications, and reporting requirements.

• Completion of deliverables and reporting requirements in accordance with the client contract and company requirements.

• Maximizes the use of company's computerized maintenance management system (CMMS) to manage work orders, capture production, perform quality control, and complete reports.

• Assigns Work Orders to HMT's

• Performs Project Daily Inspections

• Performs subcontractor oversight and coordination to ensure subcontractors perform work in accordance with contract requirements.

• Dispatch and schedule resources to mitigate risks and repairs all 3rd Party Damages

• Fleet/Equipment maintenance and repairs coordination's with Fleet Manager

• Stock and material ordering

• Assist Project Manager w/ new vendors and subcontractors competitive price requests.

• Weekly schedule implementation and execution.

• Ensure LBS Safety Program implementation and execution (uploading to ISMS)

• Fleet utilization

• Oversee and ensure contractual performance measures/contractual times are met

• Work with QCM to make sure the work is performed with the right materials and specs

• Participate in the HMT hiring/interview process

• QC all closed WO's and track the open WO's to be closed in a timely manner

• Review and approve HMT timesheets and ensure the OT within the allowed by Budget.

• Routine/emergencies Lane closure schedule

• On-Call Schedule coordination with Field Supervisors, including Delineator RTM

• Completes expense reporting in a timely manner within Company policy

• Understand and abide by ethical behavior and integrity standards, per Louis Berger's Code of Business Conduct.

• Performs other duties as assigned by the project manager.

Qualifications

• Associates degree in management, technical or engineering related field. Bachelor's degree in engineering, construction management or related field preferred. High school diploma or equivalent plus ten years of field operations supervisory experience acceptable.

• Five (5) years of experience in operations management or supervision preferably in transportation, construction, engineering, or maintenance field. Experience in a state or local DOT or private toll authority a plus.

• Fifteen (15) years of overall experience with 10 years of progressive experience supervising, managing or leading teams and resources.

• Experience and familiarity with field operations and construction/maintenance equipment and vehicles. Experience performing road and bridge construction or maintenance highly preferred.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills, bilingual in Spanish a plus.

• Basic understanding of Microsoft Office Suite and common software applications.