Associate Operations Manager

MEA Energy; Glendale (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

MEA Energy seeks an Associate Operations Manager in California to assist the Sr Operations Manager in cost-effective operation, maintenance, and long-term preservation of property assets. The role supports safety, contracted services oversight, and project management while preparing to advance to a Property/Operations leadership position.

The position involves coordinating with multiple corporate departments and overseeing capital plans, with on-site duties split between Northridge Fashion

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• 2+ years in property, facilities, or construction management; shopping center experience a plus.
• Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills.
• Strong project management, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Good working knowledge of building systems, budgeting, and forecasting.
• Effective writing and communication to supervise, train, and direct teams.
• Proficiency with MS Office, Teams, JDEdwards, and Yardi.
• OHSA 30-hour course preferred.
• Industry certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain property assets to satisfy standards cost-effectively.
• Oversee contracted services and ensure lease compliance.
• Develop multi-year operating and capital plans with Sr Operations Manager.
• Coordinate construction and tenant coordination with as-built conditions.
• Ensure safety systems are code compliant and reports are kept.
• Support sustainability initiatives to reduce carbon footprint.
• Monitor utility consumption and costs via BAS/Building controls.
• Assist in staff development and supervise teams.
• Split time between Northridge Fashion Center and Glendale Galleria.
• Review invoices and monitor timely payments.
• Participate in MOD schedule and be on-site as required.

Skills

Project management

Budgeting & forecasting

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Facilities knowledge

Contractor oversight

Team supervision

MS Office/Yardi/JDEdwards

Education

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

JDEdwards

Yardi

Microsoft Office

Microsoft Teams

Job description

Position Summary

The Associate Operations Manager assists the (Sr) Operations Manager with the cost-effective operation, maintenance, and long-term preservation of the physical assets of the property. The Associate Operations Manager assists the (Sr) Operations Manager & (Sr) General Manager to achieve property specific business metrics and goals primarily focused on physical operations, construction coordination, safety & health principles, contracted services oversight, and project management.

This position is designed to prepare the candidate to become the Operations Manager of a separate company property within 9-24 months, requiring the candidate to relocate depending on the company’s need.

Responsibilities

• Operate a clean, well maintained property providing guests with a positive shopping experience
• Work with (Sr) Operations Manager to oversee all physical assets to ensure they are maintained to required standards in the most economically efficient manner
• Work with (Sr) Operations Manager to prepare and manage multi-year ordinary capital and operating expense plans and projects to meet or exceed company expectations, while also identifying operating expense control strategies and tactics
• Support (Sr) Operations Manager in regulating general contractor’s compliance with Rules & Regulations, specific lease requirements, timely completion of construction, along with assisting Tenant Coordination with as-built conditions, available utilities, and any known constraints
• Ensure property safety systems are code compliant, maintained and inspected, and Federal required reports and safety documentation is maintained and posted
• Support the Safety, Health, and Environment program by incorporating GGPs’ Life Saving Principles into your work planning and execution
• Support corporate sustainability efforts to reduce the property’s carbon footprint
• Understand and monitor utility consumption, utility rates structures, utility rebates through the use of new and existing building control technologies/BAS systems including (but not limited to) lighting controls (BMS/EMS), HVAC, fire/life safety alarm systems, irrigation control, vertical transportation
• Work with (Sr) Operations Manager to develop their direct reports while ensuring compliance with all company policies and procedures
• Develop relationships with corporate departments including National Operations, Tenant Coordination, Leasing, Business Development, Accounting, Finance, Marketing, Human Resources, Development (as needed) to ensure property and corporate objectives are met
• Review and approve invoices for accuracy and monitor for timely payment
• Oversee operations during a crisis situation ensuring the safety and security of all customers, tenants, guests and assets
• Participate in the Manager on Duty (MOD) schedule during non-office hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays. MOD coverage may be defined as on call, when appropriate, and the MOD is required to be on-site at least one Saturday per month. The on-site requirements of the MOD will be determined and approved by leadership.
• Split time between Northridge Fashion Center and Glendale Galleria.
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred
• 2+ years of property, facilities, or construction management preferred; shopping center industry is a plus
• Strong interpersonal and relationship building skills
• Strong project management, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Good working knowledge of commercial building systems, financial analysis, budgeting, and forecasting
• Effective writing and communication skills to include supervise, train and direct teams
• Ability to adapt to changing work environment
• Strong working knowledge of various computer software such as Microsoft Office, Microsoft Teams, JDEdwards, Yardi
• Recognized industry certification preferred
• OHSA General Industries 30-hour course preferred

Compensation

• Salary type: Exempt
• Pay Frequency: Bi-weekly
• Annual Base Salary Range: $70,000 - $95,000