Area Operations Manager I

Who You Are:

Versar Global Solutions is seeking a full-time Area Operations Manager I. The Area Operations Manager serves in a critical leadership role in the project management team supporting the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) in Putnam County. The Area Operations Manager is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of the project and serves as a leader in transportation safety, quality, schedule, cost, and performance. This position is in Palatka, FL.

What You'll Do:

• Provides daily oversight of the company's field operations to include resource allocation, activity scheduling, workload prioritization, issue resolution, customer service, and FDOT client interface.
• Ownership and implementation of the company safety program to include updating the project safety plan, conducting safety training, regulatory compliance, and promoting the overall safe operation and culture of the company.
• Development of weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual work plans for maintenance of highway and bridge infrastructure assets.
• Ensures transportation assets are maintained in a condition that is compliant with the FDOT maintenance rating program (MRP) requirements.
• Oversight of personnel and subcontractors in the performance of field operations and maintenance activities. Ensures work is performed on time and within budget.
• Ensures company services and work products are delivered in compliance with the FDOT standards and specifications, and reporting requirements.
• Completion of deliverables and reporting requirements in accordance with the client contract and company requirements.
• Maximizes the use of company's computerized maintenance management system (CMMS) to manage work orders, capture production, perform quality control, and complete reports.
• Performs subcontractor oversight and coordination to ensure subcontractors perform work in accordance with contract requirements.
• Understand and abide by ethical behavior and integrity standards per Versar's Code of Business Conduct.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the project manager.

What You'll Bring:

• Associates degree in management, technical or engineering related field. Bachelor's Degree in engineering, construction management or related field preferred. High school diploma or equivalent plus ten years of field operations supervisory experience acceptable.
• Five (5) years of experience in operations management or supervision preferably in transportation, construction, engineering, or maintenance field. Experience in a state or local DOT or private toll authority a plus.
• Fifteen (15) years of overall experience with 10 years of progressive experience supervising, managing or leading teams and resources.
• Experience and familiarity with field operations and construction/maintenance equipment and vehicles. Experience performing road and bridge construction or maintenance highly preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, bilingual in Spanish a plus.
• Basic understanding of Microsoft Office Suite and common software applications.
• Must possess and maintain an active and valid Florida driver's license without restrictions.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. and carry up to 25 lbs. regularly.
• Ability to walk, stand, or sit for extended periods of time.
• Willingness to work multiple shifts and varying hours, including nights, weekends, and overtime.
• Ability to work outdoors in a variety of weather conditions.
• Ability to work along local roadways, interstates, and or/highways with commuter traffic passing by at varying rates of speed.
• Proficiency in English communication, both written and verbal, is essential for performing the duties of this role effectively.
• Successful results of preemployment screenings, including federal background check, MVR, and drug screen.
• Comply with company drug and alcohol policy.
• Be authorized to work in the US or will be authorized by the successful candidate's start date.

Compensation

Expected Salary: $64,000 - $94,000

Versar Global Solutions is providing the compensation range and general description of other compensation and benefits that the Company in good faith believes it might pay and/or offer for this position based on the successful applicant's education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities in addition to internal equity and geographic location. The Company reserves the right to ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and offer additional benefits and other compensation, depending on circumstances not related to an applicant's status protected by local, state, or federal law.

Who We Are:

Headquartered in Washington, DC, Versar Global Solutions provides full mission lifecycle solutions for challenges faced by our government and commercial Customers in the natural, built, and digital environments. With nearly 2,000 team members around the world, and a rich legacy spanning more than 70 years, Versar Global Solutions delivers a broad array of planning, analysis and risk management solutions, project and program management, operations and maintenance services, and information technology applications for environmental management and remediation projects, mission critical facilities and installations, and in support of readiness and contingency operations.

EEO Commitment

Versar Global Solutions is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Versar Global Solutions complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company operates. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Versar Global Solutions expressly prohibits any form of unlawful employee harassment based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran. Improper interference with the ability of Versar Global Solutions employees to perform their job duties is not tolerated.