Department Manager Job Des Moines area,Iowa USA,Management

Low Voltage Department Manager

Anistar is seeking an experienced Department Manager in the low voltage/Security/AV industry. The Department Manager is the overall manager for assigned project. The Department Manager ensures that all contracted work is developed, implemented, installed and managed in accordance with the Company's requirements, including but not limited to, safety, quality, management and financial performance requirements. All aspects of the assigned project(s) must be carried out as efficiently as possible with respect to staffing, materials management, financial management, customer care and customer delivery goals.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

The Department Manager will recruit, hire, train, manage, supervise, promote, discipline and discharge, if necessary, all project related staff. Effectively manage all human resource issues (and escalate as needed) per Company policies and procedures. Complete recommendations for project related employees' performance ratings, promotions and pay changes. Provide guidance and mentoring to meet all customer and Company goals and objectives.

The Department Manager will manage the workload distribution and monitor the customer delivery and job installation progress.

The Department Manager will plan for, manage, monitor and maintain project profitability to achieve Company goals.

The Department Manager reviews all job cost postings for accuracy and completeness, including but not limited to, the preparation of invoices, customer collections and periodic financial reporting to the customer and management.

The Department Manager will manage all related quality and safety issues on customer work.

The Department Manager will participate in and/or facilitate the bid process.

The Department Manager acts as the Company liaison for interface with customer representative(s).

The Department Manager will create, develop and implement account process improvement(s).

Other responsibilities as assigned.

Physical and Mental Requirements:

The Department Manager must be self-motivated, positive in approach, professional and lead others to create, develop and implement project process improvement(s).
Must promote the Company culture and mission to all employees, vendors, clients and business partners.
Must have proven problem solving skills, critical thinking skills and the ability to effectively read, write and give oral presentation(s).
Must have proven high skill level to interpret blueprints and other project documents, including but not limited to, specifications, reporting and quality requirements.
Must able to travel within branch territory and/or regional territory as needed.
Must have the ability to learn Company and customer project management systems.

Education, Certification, License, and Skill Requirements:

Must possess at least a High School diploma or GED equivalency;
Bachelor's Degree preferred.
Must have experience in customer interface, such as liaison between the customer and the Company.
Must possess a minimum of five (5) years of supervisory or managerial experience.
Must have a minimum of five (5) years of experience in telecommunications or a related technical or construction field.
Must be proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and MS Project).
Must meet Company minimum driving standards.
Must be able to manage multiple tasks/projects simultaneously.
Must have demonstrated verifiable ability to define a project, create a project scope of work, develop detailed associated tasks and manage these to final completion and customer turnover.

About Us:

At Anistar Technologies, we connect individuals from a variety of industries with respected companies, both nationally and internationally. Each day, our Recruiters are presenting our clients with talented industry professionals for their most in-demand positions. To accomplish this, the Anistar staffing team will invest the time to understand your goals, work experiences, and career objectives.

Anistar Technologies is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is dedicated to fostering diversity in the workplace. Anistar utilizes E-Verify.