Area Operations Manager

Area Operations Manager

Location:

US-OH-Columbus - New Albany

Safety is E2 Optics' number one Core Value. All employees are expected to follow safe work practices, as well as adhere to company and client worksite safety policies and procedures.

• Follow safe work practices and company and client worksite policies
• Promote company Core Values to foster and safeguard family‑centric culture
• Oversee daily operations for multiple regional offices, ensuring compliance with company standards and policies at each location
• Drive profitability by analyzing financial performance and implementing growth strategies tailored to each office's needs
• Generate new customers and identify business opportunities to expand market presence across all regions
• Recruit, train, and develop employees in each office to create cohesive, high‑performing teams
• Monitor and improve performance, productivity, and efficiency across all regional offices
• Develop and implement operational strategies to optimize workflow consistently across multiple locations
• Collaborate with various departments to ensure seamless operations and maintain customer satisfaction across all offices
• Prepare and present regular operational performance reports and business outcomes to senior management, highlighting insights from each office
• Conduct monthly pipeline meetings with key partners in coordination with sales, ensuring consistent communication across regions
• Direct operational aspects for designated geographic areas, including sales, project management, field operations, and customer service in each office
• Assess local market conditions in each region to identify current and prospective sales opportunities
• Develop financial objectives and business plans for each office, including forecasts tailored to their specific markets
• Meet goals and metrics set by leadership for all regional offices
• Achieve or exceed monthly, quarterly, and annual revenue targets across all locations
• Oversee execution of project management using the Work in Progress (WIP) report system for consistency across offices
• Manage and minimize regional overhead costs on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis for each office
• Forecast labor needs and manage staffing levels to maintain balanced workloads throughout the year in all offices
• Collaborate with Project Managers in each region to ensure project profitability
• Develop and manage budgets for each office, allocating funds appropriately to meet local needs
• Coordinate with corporate departments (HR, IT, QA/QC, etc.) as needed to accomplish business objectives and ensure legal compliance in all offices
• Enhance personnel development in each office through training, coaching, and motivational initiatives
• Identify areas for improvement and propose corrective actions across offices, leveraging growth opportunities
• Hold Regional Managers accountable for team development and performance in their respective locations
• Share knowledge and best practices with other regions and corporate to optimize operations and identify business opportunities
• The individual in this role should be able and willing to travel as required by E2 and/or the customer(s)

• High school diploma or GED required
• Associate's or bachelor's degree is preferred
• PMP or RTPM certification preferred
• RCDD certification is preferred
• BICSI Technician Certified preferred
• OSHA 10 required. OSHA 30 is preferred
• 7 - 10 years' telecommunications/low voltage management and revenue growth experience
• 10+ years construction/telecommunications experience
• Experience with security, audio visual, videoconferencing, wireless communications preferred
• Proven project management experience on time, on budget, with safety and quality required
• This position requires the ability to assess information and interpersonal interactions to negotiate business that meets or exceeds client expectations, while providing a profitable revenue stream for E2 Optics
• This position involves considerable decision‑making authority and creative problem‑solving skills regarding procedures, plans, and schedules. Although there are sometimes problem‑solving guidelines for specific situations, there may not be existing…