Operations Manager

Clear Channel Outdoor; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Clear Channel Outdoor in Arlington, TX, seeks an Operations Manager to lead building and construction operations, oversee production and service of outdoor structures, buildings, and fleet vehicles, and work with the Regional Operations Manager to deliver results on time and within budget.

You will supervise teams, ensure safety and regulatory compliance, coordinate with contractors, sales, and finance on pricing and campaigns, manage budget and reporting, and serve as on-call security liaison

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred or equivalent combination of education, training, experience, or military experience.
• Seven (7)+ years of related work experience.
• Demonstrated leadership experience building and nurturing a team.
• Strong analytical, decision making, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to partner with internal and external groups (vendors, clients, sales, real estate).
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).

Responsibilities

• Oversees construction, maintenance, installations, and material management.
• Ensures service quality and contract adherence per client requirements.
• Hires, coaches, and builds a cohesive, high-performing team.
• Maintains OSHA/EPA compliance and workplace safety.
• Manages relationships with contractors and suppliers; negotiates rates.
• Uses systems to track and report operational activities.
• Coordinates with real estate on new builds and safety upgrades.
• Collaborates with sales, marketing, and finance on pricing and campaigns.
• Plans, budgets, and measures department performance.
• Oversees fleet, cranes, and equipment records.
• Represent the company in inquiries and inspections.
• Acts as on-call contact for building security.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical thinking

Decision making

Problem solving

Vendor/Client coordination

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Word

Excel

Outlook

PowerPoint

Job description

Clear Channel Outdoor

Job Summary:

The Operations Manager leads all operations relating to building and construction. This role is responsible for production, as well as servicing and maintaining outdoor advertising structures (including electrical), buildings, and fleet vehicles. The Operations Manager works closely with the Regional Operations Manager to deliver results within budget and on time while maintaining a high-quality work product.

Job Responsibilities

• Manages operations including construction, maintenance, installations, and material management.
• Ensures department meets expectations of CCO Service Guarantee according to department specifications, meeting customer quality standards, and fulfilling client contracts on time.
• Hires, develops, coaches, and creates a cohesive, high-performance culture with employees by effectively setting and managing performance measures.
• Reviews, maintains, and implements safe work practices and compliance with all applicable OSHA, EPA, and other regulatory requirements. Is vigilant in identifying workplace hazards and taking necessary steps to correct.
• Establishes and maintains relationship with independent contractors and suppliers, negotiating best rates for products and services.
• Utilizes all required systems and technology tools on regular basis to ensure effective tracking and reporting of operational activities.
• Works closely with branch real estate departments relating to new builds, rebuilding, relocation, and safety upgrades of advertising structures.
• Collaborates with sales, marketing, and finance to determine pricing for extensions and other operations-oriented aspects of the advertising campaign.
• Performs administrative activities necessary for effective management of department; budget administration, planning, organizing, and measuring work performance.
• Oversees records and maintenance of entire fleet of vehicles, cranes, and other equipment.
• Represents the company at inquiries, inspections, etc., as appropriate.
• Acts as the on-call contact for building security system(s) and emergencies.
• Other duties and projects as assigned.

Job Qualifications

Education and Certificates

• Bachelor’s degree preferred, or equivalent combination of education, training, experience, or military experience.

Work Experience

• Seven (7) + years of related work experience.

Skills

• Demonstrated leadership experience including experience building and nurturing a team.
• Strong analytical, decision making, and problem-solving skills and able to multi-task and balance multiple priorities.
• Able to partner successfully with internal and external groups (such as vendors, clients, CCOA sales, and real estate, etc.).
• Proficient in Microsoft software applications (i.e., Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint).

Competencies

• Achievement Orientation: Focusing efforts on achieving high quality results consistent with the organization’s standards.
• Business Perspective: Using an understanding of business issues, processes and outcomes to enhance business performance.
• Inspiring Others: Energizing and inspiring others to strive for excellence and commit to common goals and purposes, creating a sense of self-efficacy, resilience, and persistence in followers.
• Negotiating: Seeking to resolve different perspectives or matters of dispute by discovering shared interests and finding mutually acceptable solutions.
• Planning and Organizing: Reaching goals by making and following plans, setting, and sticking to priorities and allocating resources effectively.
• Team Leadership: Assuming a leadership role in helping others achieve excellent results.

Physical Demands

• Employee must have the ability to see written documents and computer screens, and to adjust focus.
• Conduct site visits in a construction environment.

Other Requirements

• 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).
• Has a valid driver’s license.
• Access to a reliable vehicle.

Location

Arlington, TX: 3700 E Randol Mill Road, 76011

Position Type

Regular

The Company is an equal opportunity employer and will not tolerate discrimination in employment on the basis of race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, disability, ethnicity, national origin, marital status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected classification or status.

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