Operations Manager (Cleaning and Water, Fire, Mold Remediation)

Overview
We are seeking a dynamic and energetic Operations Manager to lead our cleaning and restoration team and ensure the smooth, efficient functioning of our operations. This role is vital in driving operational excellence, sales, managing staff, optimizing inventory, and delivering exceptional customer service. The ideal candidate will be a proactive leader with strong management skills, a passion for the restoration industry, and the ability to motivate teams to achieve their best. As an operations Manager, you will oversee daily activities, engage in business development, and implement strategies that enhance overall operations performance.

Responsibilities

• Assist senior management in recruiting & hiring of technicians and contract labor.
• Engage in business development activities to drive revenue and build strong relationships with clients.
• Train, supervise, discipline & positively engage with staff and contract labor to promote professional development and growth.
• Manage day-to-day operations with input and oversight from senior management including job estimating, costing & documentation; staffing, scheduling, supervising & inspecting jobs; technician training, inventory/supplies tracking & purchasing; equipment maintenance; recordkeeping; and employee relations.
• Oversee and ensure timely, efficient, consistent and professional delivery of high-quality customer services in accordance with Company and industry standards.
• Meet or exceed established targets for responding to and completing estimates on losses.
• Maintain strategic relationships with vendors and subcontractors.
• Continuous focus on business process improvements to further efficient delivery of high-quality, effective services to customers.
• Develop and foster relationships of trust with customers that build brand recognition, promote public awareness and a positive Company reputation.
• Provide honest, accurate information & professional advice to customers including recommended v. necessary work, cost and pricing, job timing, scheduling, etc.
• Display fiscal vision, responsibility, and discipline to ensure overall financial health and profitability of Company.
• Consistently meet or exceed Company targets for sales, COGs, job costing, direct labor, net profit, liquidity, cash flow, quality ratings, and customer satisfaction.
• Plan, resource, and execute projects to completion.
• Create estimates and obtain written contracts and payment terms for restoration projects.
• Coordinate estimates from subcontractors.
• Maintain an efficient and accurate flow of production paperwork from job site to administration.
• Coordinate resource planning of technicians, laborers, and subcontractors with scheduler.
• Manage and track equipment and consumables inventory.
• Order materials required for projects and coordinate delivery to the job site.
• Maintain effective communication with customers and involved third parties including owners, building engineers, property managers, tenants, etc.
• Perform property inspections and complete reports utilizing company technology.
• Attend and assist in conducting company meetings.
• Assist technicians with executing cleaning or remediation related work when needed to increase efficiency.
• Perform minor repairs on company equipment and vehicles.

Qualifications

• High school diploma (or GED) and three (3) to five (5) years of relevant industry experience including managing construction or restoration projects and supervising crews. Relevant industry experience includes water, fire/smoke, mold mitigation & remediation and/or biohazard/crime scene cleanup.
• Associate (2 years) degree or bachelor’s (4 years) degree in business or construction management preferred. Advanced knowledge of building construction, remodeling, or restoration.
• Understanding of financial reports including profit & loss, balance sheet, cash flow, and budgeting; knowledge of how costs (materials, direct labor, etc.) impact profitability.
• Ability to review completed job costing, assess performance, and identify areas for improvement.
• Proficient technical skills, experience, and certifications in areas of service Company provides. Must possess 2 or more of the following industry certifications (IICRC or equivalent): Water Restoration Technician (WRT), Applied Structural Drying Technician (ASD), Carpet Cleaning Technician (CCT), Anti-Microbial Remediation Technician (AMRT), Fire & Smoke Restoration Technician (FSRT), Mold Remediation Specialist (MRS), Trauma & Crime Scene Technician (TCST).
• Intermediate to advanced proficiency in using computers, software applications, the internet, and industry-specific technology including CRMs, project management software, Xactimate, 3-D rendering applications, MS Word, Excel, etc.
• Appropriate math skills. Able to quickly and effectively translate remaining work into manpower planning, project completion times, and review and assess labor time reporting. Effectively project job costs based on work remaining.
• Effective in receiving feedback and input from customers and employees, seeking out additional information or unspoken issues, and providing timely responses.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills. Write clear, precise, well-organized emails, proposals, etc. using appropriate vocabulary and word usage, proper grammar & punctuation.
• Ability to solicit, process, and integrate inputs & ideas from co-workers and executives.
• Ability to acknowledge and address concerns of customers, co-workers and executives.
• Effective conflict resolution skills based on open and honest dialogue and respect.

Pay: $65,000.00 - $75,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Work Location: In person

Salary : $65,000 - $75,000