Director Of Operations - Elevators

Our client, a leader in the commercial elevator business, is looking for a Director of Operations. In this role, you will be responsible for acquiring modernization and maintenance contracts and managing elevator technicians in the field. Our client is one of the largest elevator independent service contractors in the Washington, DC, area. This position reports to the Vice President of the company.

Responsibilities:

• Supervise Union Elevator field employees (65-70).
• Coordinate and manage job site logistics.
• Oversees work in progress and billing phases.
• Oversee field supervisors, warehouse managers, and technical staff.
• Manage the construction of large elevator modernization projects.
• Oversees and communicates work to Field Supervisors.
• Fleet management of vehicles.
• Communicate schedules, updates, and changes to all staff.
• Progress Billing of Modernization and Construction Projects.
• Manage and Coordinate new sales Maintenance, Service, Modernization, and New Construction.
• Hiring and facilitating the training of employees.
• Implementation and Oversight of safety plans/requirements in the workplace and field.

Experience/Education:

• 10+ years of elevator maintenance/modernization projects in a supervisor role.
• Strong verbal and communication skills.
• Elevator Field Experience.
• Experience in project planning, management, and execution.
• Negotiation skills with Government and Private sector.
• Experience working with the Federal Government, including the required reporting.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Experience in the bidding process, ability to comprehend specs, and prepare submittals.
• Experience in all phases of elevator construction, work, methods, materials, scheduling, and cost control.
• Knowledge of Total Service Software is a plus.
• Proven organizational, management, and leadership skills.
• Demonstrated problem-solving skills and ability to adapt to changing needs.
• Ability to plan, prepare, and run a meeting.
• Proficient in Microsoft Windows and Office.
• Strong technical knowledge of elevators.

This role also comes with an excellent total compensation package which includes health and disability insurance and a profit-sharing/401k plan: paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays as well as a company vehicle and gas credit card.

Salary commensurate with relevant experience.