Elevator Construction Operations Manager in Washington

An elevator service company serving the Washington, DC metropolitan area seeks a full‑time Elevator Construction Operations Manager. Job Responsibilities Oversee and manage the entire Construction Department, including all modernization projects. Act as the primary interface with all key stakeholders during the project. Plan, direct, and coordinate activities of projects to ensure objectives are accomplished within the agreed schedule and budget. Review project proposals or plans to determine time frames, funding limitations, procedures, staffing requirements, and allocation of available resources. Establish work plans and staffing for each phase of the project. Develop project plans and product specifications within the company development process. Confer with project teams to outline work plans and assign duties, responsibilities, and scope of authority. Direct and coordinate activities of the project team to ensure the project progresses on schedule and within budget. Supervise modernization field employees, providing direction, training, and communicating company policies and objectives. Hire, supervise performance, and implement progressive discipline for modernization personnel. Assume responsibility for the safety program, including performing safety audits and emphasizing safety importance. Manage jobsites from survey through completion of the modernization process, documenting progress and troubleshooting issues. Manage subcontractor schedules and performance on turnkey projects. Maintain strong working relationships with owners, elevator consultants, and architects. Sign off on change orders, purchase orders, elevator turnover authorizations, accounts receivable, write-offs, credits, and other necessary approvals. Maintain up-to-date knowledge of all federal, state, and local elevator industry code requirements. Mediates and resolves complaints and problems of external and internal customers, including union employees. Determine material requirements for job completion and coordinate subcontracting as needed. Make weekly crew visits and day‑one visits to manage safety, site activities, and progress, documenting findings. Perform additional duties as assigned. Qualifications Experience leading field associates and/or supervisors in elevator maintenance and repair functions. Very strong knowledge of elevators, elevator service contracting, and elevator service estimating. Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook). Proven success in leading others and managing multiple simultaneous projects. Self‑motivated with excellent communication skills and ability to work in a highly team‑oriented dynamic environment. Ability to write reports, contract proposals, and business correspondence. Capability to effectively present information, respond to questions from management and customers. Strong analytical skills to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Requirements 6+ years elevator experience. Elevator modernization knowledge and experience. Project management and strong organizational skills. Understanding of market requirements in the elevator service business. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Interpersonal and planning skills. Analytical skills and financial ability. Ability to work on projects in a cross‑functional manner. Education High School Diploma with 6+ years of field supervision experience. BA/BS degree with 4+ years of field supervision experience. #J-18808-Ljbffr