Director of Building Technology & Operations

Kids for the Future; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Kids for the Future is seeking a General Manager for the Houston area. The role leads engineering, installation and service of building technology systems, while guiding strategic plans, budgeting, recruitment and branch performance.

You will coordinate cross-department activities and drive profit through strong leadership and market development. The position requires a business degree (BBA) or higher with 5+ years of management experience in related fields and 10+ years in HVAC/BAS/Building

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business (BBA) or related field required; MBA preferred
• Minimum 5 years of management experience in engineering, installation and service
• 10+ years in HVAC, BAS, Security or Building Services with operations management
• Strong understanding of contract law, taxes and construction contracts
• Proven ability to manage people effectively and drive growth

Responsibilities

• Responsible for application, design, promotion, installation, verification and service of all company products and services
• Responsible for developing and administering new products and services in the Houston area
• Marketing to building owners, developers, architects and engineers of turnkey packages, including feasibility studies and/or justification, project engineering, implementation and construction management, system maintenance and service and alternative financing
• Work with and assist the President in development of the annual profit, and operating/strategic plans, as well as employee career development for the branch and each department
• Meet or exceed bookings, revenue, earnings, and customer satisfaction objectives as characterized in the Predetermined Plan for Profit
• Forecast, track and coordinate material manpower and cash requirements
• Monitor current month and to-date bookings against the sales forecast for branch and departments
• Assist to establish the branch organizational structure and modify it as conditions warrant
• Ensure recruitment and retention of employees as required to meet or exceed assigned objectives
• Establish Quarterly Corporate Goals and communicate to all members of management
• Develop innovations and ideas on new equipment, processes, operating techniques, and procedures to reduce direct job expense, improve products, and enhance safety
• Actively pursue the established profit margin for projects and follow through to the end of the project to make sure the estimating process is accurate
• Approve and initial all new contracts. Ensure terms are agreeable, costs are covered, profit margins are in line with company expectations and resources are available to execute the contract
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Leadership

Operations management

Strategic planning

People management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business (BBA) or related field

MBA preferred

Job description

Kids for the Future is seeking a General Manager for the Houston area. The role leads engineering, installation and service of building technology systems, while guiding strategic plans, budgeting, recruitment and branch performance.

You will coordinate cross-department activities and drive profit through strong leadership and market development. The position requires a business degree (BBA) or higher with 5+ years of management experience in related fields and 10+ years in HVAC/BAS/Building