Area Manager, Great Lakes Region

Overview Gordian ( is the leader in facility and construction cost data, software and services for all phases of the building lifecycle. A pioneer of Job Order Contracting, Gordian’s solutions also include proprietary RSMeans data and Facility Intelligence Solutions. From planning to design, procurement, construction and operations, Gordian’s solutions help clients maximize efficiency, optimize cost savings and increase building quality. Responsibilities Client Administration – Area Manager will be responsible for maintaining client relationships at the Director level and above and have quarterly check-in meetings to evaluate performance, pipeline and evaluate future opportunities. New Client Start-up Manager – Within their geographic area, the Area Manager will assist the Regional Director and lead the assigned Account Manager through the new client start-up process. ARM will be responsible to coordinate the start-up schedule and provide quality control on all deliverables (D&I documents, Gordian Cloud forms/reports, pre-bid presentations, etc.). Contract Administration – Ensure all areas of service and deliverables as detailed in Gordian’s contract are being met. Track contract and contract option expirations and coordinate with clients and Gordian legal department on renewals. Employee Management – ARM will manage all Account Management and support staff within their territory. This will include managing MyFortive, Expensify, Kronos, etc. ARM will also assist the RD in developing Performance for Growth and Development for Growth goals for each member of their team. All new Area Managers will participate in Gordian’s LEAD program unless they have gone through it before and have been excused by HR. Budget Development & Management – ARM will assist the RD in the development of the annual budget and provide analysis of historical client volume, current pipeline and future client budgets (if available). Financial Forecasting – ARM will review and follow developed standard of work for mid-month, quarterly and yearly forecasting. They will delegate any data collection to AMs and JOC Coordinator. ARM will provide comments and backup information to RD on any variants to the budget and the mid-month forecast. Coordination with Marketing, Product & Sales – ARM will assist marketing with access to clients for case-studies, marketing collateral or Harry Mellon Award of Excellence submissions. ARM will work with RD to identify all upsell/cross-sell opportunities, assist Planning Conversation Captains with target list and coordinate introduction meetings between the sales team and client. ARM will assist product and other departments with Voice of Customer requests. Gordian Cloud Migration Manager – ARM will oversee the operations team through all Gordian Cloud migrations. ARM will be responsible for understanding proper procedures, standards and best practices. They will be responsible to provide weekly and monthly reporting to RD (and others as necessary) on progress of migration and immediately elevate issues and concerns to the proper department. Contractor Outreach – As required in the region, ARM will assist outreach team as they conduct reach out to the contractor community. They will also assist clients in getting and reporting participation in their Job Order Contracts. This outreach will include JOC 101 presentations on a semi-annual basis to educate contractors. ARM will coordinate with JOC Coordinator in creation and distribution of materials associated with contractor outreach. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree preferred in appropriate field of study or equivalent work experience Strong background in Construction with 7 years’ experience in the design and/or construction field Experience managing teams of three or more, preferably having experience managing remotely-based teams Must be highly motivated, results-driven and organized to manage multiple contracts and people and have the ability to work independently Experience identifying client or staffing issues and the ability to create effective solutions as well as the knowledge of when to escalate Experience in Account Management/Customer Success; knowledge of key concepts including JOC process, plans, deliverables, scope and tasks Working knowledge and experience in the preparation and process of construction bid documents; knowledge in the process of new client start-ups (preferred) Confident communication skills and demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with all levels of internal and external organizations Sound decision making, analytical and organizational skills in a fast-paced environment; a consultative approach to managing complex client relationships A valid US driver’s license and the ability to travel within assigned territory up to 30% of the time. Fortive Corporation Overview Fortive\'s essential technology makes the world safer and more productive. We accelerate transformation in high-impact fields like workplace safety, build environments, and healthcare. We are a global industrial technology innovator with a startup spirit. Our forward-looking companies lead the way in healthcare sterilization, industrial safety, predictive maintenance, and other mission-critical solutions. We\'re a force for progress, working alongside our customers and partners to solve challenges on a global scale, from workplace safety in the most demanding conditions to advanced technologies that help providers focus on exceptional patient care. We are a diverse team 10,000 strong, united by a dynamic, inclusive culture and energized by limitless learning and growth. We use the proven Fortive Business System (FBS) to accelerate our positive impact. At Fortive, we believe in you. We believe in your potential—your ability to learn, grow, and make a difference. At Fortive, we believe in us. We believe in the power of people working together to solve problems no one could solve alone. At Fortive, we believe in growth. We\'re honest about what\'s working and what isn\'t, and we never stop improving and innovating. Fortive: For you, for us, for growth. About Gordian Gordian is the world’s leading provider of facility and construction cost data, software and services for all phases of the building lifecycle. A pioneer of Job Order Contracting (JOC), Gordian’s offerings also include our proprietary RSMeans data and Sightlines Facility Intelligence solutions. From planning to design, procurement, construction and operations, Gordian’s solutions help clients maximize efficiency, optimize cost savings and increase building quality. Gordian is a part of the international business group Fortive, with 26,000 people employed worldwide.We offer an excellent benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life and LTD insurance, HSA, and a 401(k) retirement plan. EOE/AA/M/F/Vets/Disabled. We Are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Fortive Corporation and all Fortive Companies are proud to be equal opportunity employers. We value and encourage diversity and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or other characteristics protected by law. Fortive and all Fortive Companies are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities. Individuals who need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment application process, please contact us at View email address on click.appcast.io. Bonus or Equity This position is also eligible for bonus as part of the total compensation package. Pay Range The salary range for this position (in local currency) is 76,700.00 - 128,100.00 This position is also eligible for bonus as part of the total compensation package. The salary range for this position (in local currency) is 76,700.00 - 128,100.00 We are an Equal Opportunity Employer Fortive Corporation and all Fortive Companies are proud to be equal opportunity employers. We value and encourage diversity and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or other characteristics protected by law. Fortive and all Fortive Companies are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities. Individuals who need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment application process, please contact us at View email address on click.appcast.io. #J-18808-Ljbffr Fortive Corporation (SE)