Area Manager, Management Operations Manager

Area Manager

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Department: Vertical Transportation

Location: Southern California

Seniority level: Director

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Sales and Business Development

Industries: Architecture and Planning

Lerch Bates is looking for an Area Manager to join our team in Southern California. We are seeking individuals with prior experience in the Vertical Transportation Industry and proven success in managing teams. The Area Manager is responsible for ensuring the successful execution of work deliverables and achieving revenue targets for their assigned area. If you are looking to be a leader at a great company, apply to become an employee owner today!

Lerch Bates is a global multidisciplinary technical consultancy that saves time and money for those designing, modernizing, investigating, or managing buildings. From risk to ROI, schedule to sustainability, Lerch Bates’ suite of services helps you plan the future of your building at every phase of the building lifecycle. As a partner in finding the best technical outcomes for your project, we ensure functionality, safety, and value work together.

We simplify the path to the best technical expertise for the built environment anywhere in the world. Lerch Bates offers integrated specialties, including vertical transportation, logistics, enclosures & structures, forensics, and multidisciplinary building lifecycle services that optimize performance from design, construction, and management to forensic investigation, repair, and modernization.

• Generate revenue according to the Area Financial plan as a front-line consultant.
• Participate in the strategic planning process for the organization, using the strategic plan to develop a plan for the area for short-term and long-term success through forecasting, budgeting, and staffing.
• Manage a dedicated area, including performance in terms of quality, productivity, and revenue results, and provide feedback to leadership and employees regarding performance while making adjustments to plans and staffing when necessary.
• Work closely with area leadership and other leaders to ensure consistent processes are followed and communication is efficient.
• Develop employees in the area to meet compliance requirements, client expectations of quality of service, and future succession planning through training, coaching, mentoring, and performance feedback.
• Network with others to develop business opportunities and potential future employees, meet regularly with current clients to maintain and enhance relationships, actively prospect for major client opportunities, propose significant projects, and engage in business development activities.

• Bachelor’s degree in Management, Architecture, Engineering or related field (strongly preferred).
• 10 or more years of experience in the industry preferred.
• Equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that provides the required knowledge and abilities.
• Previous supervisory experience of consultant-level employees.
• Strong knowledge of the industry.
• Strong leadership skills, including coaching and counseling, enabling others to act and developing a service- and team-focused culture amongst reports.
• Ability to adapt quickly to changing priorities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational and negotiation skills.
• Ability to develop, plan, and execute strategies.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, team environment juggling multiple projects and priorities.
• Ability to work well with all levels of Project Managers, build partnerships, and direct teams.
• Ability to travel regionally on a regular basis.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, Acrobat, and PowerPoint.

• Competitive Compensation
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Employee Stock Ownership program!
• Generous PTO
• Incentive compensation bonus
• 401(k) with up to 6% employer match!
• FSA and HSA
• Charitable paid time off
• Birthday Bonus
• Paid Parental Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Learning and Development
  • An entire internal department dedicated to your learning and career development!
• Exceptio…