Assistant Operations Manager

Clear Channel Outdoor Holdings•Houston, TX

About The Position

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.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree preferred, or equivalent combination of education, training, experience, or military experience.
Two (2) + years’ experience in the construction trade or related trades
One (1) + year of supervisory experience
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).
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.

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.