Director of Operations
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Location: Jacksonville, FL 32210
Description:
Job ID: 18843
Benefits Offering
RailWorks is committed to helping our employees live better lives. We offer comprehensive benefits packages to eligible employees, including competitive pay, medical, dental and vision coverage, 401(k) with company match, and additional performance incentives.
Pay Range: $170000 - $180000 / year
Position Summary
The Director - Heavy Mechanized will oversee the day-to-day activities of the heavy mechanized group, ensuring that the organization is managed and performing efficiently and effectively.
Primary/Essential Responsibilities and Duties
Establishes quantitative and qualitative metrics, guidelines, and standards by which the company's efficiency and effectiveness can be evaluated; identifies opportunities for improvement.
Reviews, analyzes, and evaluates business procedures.
Implements policies and procedures that will improve day-to-day operations.
Ensures work environments are adequate and safe.
Plans, directs, controls, implements, evaluates, monitors, and forecasts budgets and cost of sales in each division to achieve financial objectives.
Communicates and explains new directives, policies, or procedures to managers; for major changes, meets with entire operations staff to explain changes, answer questions, and maintain morale.
Improves customer service and satisfaction through policy and procedural changes.
Projects a positive image of the organization to employees, customers, industry, and community.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
Required Skills and Qualifications
Extensive and diversified background with at least 10 years of experience in heavy civil construction or railroad construction.
Thorough understanding of practices, theories, and policies involved in business and finance.
Superior verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills.
Superior managerial and diplomacy skills.
Extremely proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
Excellent analytical, decision-making, and problem-solving skills.
Physical Requirements and Working Conditions
Works in an office environment
Frequently sits for long periods of time
Frequently speaks, reads, writes, and uses a computer keyboard
May require standing, walking, stooping, or bending
May require lifting equipment weighing up to 10 pounds
This job description is not intended to represent a complete, comprehensive list of all duties and responsibilities that may be required in this position. There may be unplanned activities and other duties as assigned.
RailWorks is North America's leading track and transit system experts for over 100 years and with 45 offices across the U.S. and Canada. We take on challenging projects every day and our success rely on a collaborative and open-minded work environment that encourages teamwork, positivity, and ingenuity. We are committed to creating a culture of trust, respect, and acceptance. RailWorks also offers opportunities to grow your career, develop your skills and pursue success.
RailWorks is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment with RailWorks without regard to an individual's sex, race, religion, creed, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age, disability, veteran status or other legally protected characteristics.
Benefits Offering
RailWorks is committed to helping our employees live better lives. We offer comprehensive benefits packages to eligible employees, including competitive pay, medical, dental and vision coverage, 401(k) with company match, and additional performance incentives.
Pay Range: $170000 - $180000 / year
Position Summary
The Director - Heavy Mechanized will oversee the day-to-day activities of the heavy mechanized group, ensuring that the organization is managed and performing efficiently and effectively.
Primary/Essential Responsibilities and Duties
Establishes quantitative and qualitative metrics, guidelines, and standards by which the company's efficiency and effectiveness can be evaluated; identifies opportunities for improvement.
Reviews, analyzes, and evaluates business procedures.
Implements policies and procedures that will improve day-to-day operations.
Ensures work environments are adequate and safe.
Plans, directs, controls, implements, evaluates, monitors, and forecasts budgets and cost of sales in each division to achieve financial objectives.
Communicates and explains new directives, policies, or procedures to managers; for major changes, meets with entire operations staff to explain changes, answer questions, and maintain morale.
Improves customer service and satisfaction through policy and procedural changes.
Projects a positive image of the organization to employees, customers, industry, and community.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
Required Skills and Qualifications
Extensive and diversified background with at least 10 years of experience in heavy civil construction or railroad construction.
Thorough understanding of practices, theories, and policies involved in business and finance.
Superior verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills.
Superior managerial and diplomacy skills.
Extremely proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
Excellent analytical, decision-making, and problem-solving skills.
Physical Requirements and Working Conditions
Works in an office environment
Frequently sits for long periods of time
Frequently speaks, reads, writes, and uses a computer keyboard
May require standing, walking, stooping, or bending
May require lifting equipment weighing up to 10 pounds
This job description is not intended to represent a complete, comprehensive list of all duties and responsibilities that may be required in this position. There may be unplanned activities and other duties as assigned.
RailWorks is North America's leading track and transit system experts for over 100 years and with 45 offices across the U.S. and Canada. We take on challenging projects every day and our success rely on a collaborative and open-minded work environment that encourages teamwork, positivity, and ingenuity. We are committed to creating a culture of trust, respect, and acceptance. RailWorks also offers opportunities to grow your career, develop your skills and pursue success.
RailWorks is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment with RailWorks without regard to an individual's sex, race, religion, creed, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age, disability, veteran status or other legally protected characteristics.