Area Operations Manager

Area Operations Manager# Apache Careers## Area Operations Manager Apply:
Houston Headquarters:
Full time:
Posted 2 Days Ago:
R115386##

Job Description
** Position Summary
** The Area Operations Manager plans, leads, and oversees all aspects of operations activities in the designated area/division with an unwavering commitment to safety, ethics, quality, people leadership and customer care. Responsible for the effective and successful management of labor, productivity, quality control and safety measures as established and set for the Operations Department. Ensure safe and efficient operations. Serve as a company representative on regulatory issues.

Enhance the operational procedure, systems, and principles in the areas of information flow and management, business processes, enhanced management reporting and looks for opportunities to expand systems.  
** Essential Functions
*** Collaborates with senior leadership to develop and meet company goals while supplying expertise and guidance on area/division operations.
* Implements operations procedures and techniques to improve efficiency and communicates the strategic direction of the organization to management and teams, within the designated area/division.
· Accurately forecasts revenue, profitability, margins, bill rates and utilization across assigned area.
· Supports and provides guidance to the team in the negotiation of contract pricing, terms, and conditions.
· Reviews status reports of Account and Project Managers and addresses issues as appropriate.
* Drives exceptional safety performance in the area/division through visible, transparent leadership on work sites.
* Collaborates with other areas/divisions and groups to carry out the organization’s goals and objectives.
· Ensuring craft processes are completed with consistent application of design standards, technical approaches, and in accordance with the design quality management program.
· Collaborating with staff and the Project Management Team to develop work scopes and labor estimates.  
· Interface with Clients, Construction Personnel, Subconsultants and others as needed.
* Leads by example.  Always represents Apache favorably.  Conducts business in a professional and ethical manner at all times. Upholds all company and customer policies, procedures and guidelines and holds others accountable for doing the same.
* Identifies, recommends, and implements new processes, technologies, and systems to improve and streamline organizational processes and use of resources and materials.
* Ensures that departmental decisions and project plans such as those for staffing, development, organization, material efficiency, and facilities are in line with the organizations business plan and vision.
* Establishes, communicates, and implements operations-related policies, practices, standards, and security measures to ensure effective and consistent support and execution.
* Reviews and approves cost-control reports, cost estimates, and staffing requirements for the designated area/division.
* Establishes and manages the area/division’s budget.
* Presents regular performance reports and metrics to the senior leadership team.
* Maintains knowledge of emerging technologies, industry best practices and trends in operations management.
* Provides excellent people leadership including delivering constructive and timely feedback on performance, handling disciplinary issues in accordance with company policy and supporting team member development for the betterment of the team member and Apache.
* Represents Apache in industry-recognized organizations, conferences, and events as an active participant and/or in a leadership role.
* Other duties as assigned.
** Education & Experience
*** 7-10 years of leadership experience…