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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 procedures or instructions for those problems
• Strong leadership, human resources management and conflict resolutions skills
• Ability to meet sales targets and production goals
• Ability to influence and negotiate
• Ability to professionally communicate internally and to clients
• Familiarity with industry's rules and regulations
• Excellent organizational, delegation, and communication skills
• Results driven and customer focused
• Critical thinking and problem-solving
• Adaptable team player

• Competitive pay
• Opportunities for professional development and career growth
• BICSI training facilities
• A supportive and inclusive work environment
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off and holidays

The standard work environment for this position is an indoors business office and construction environment. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. This role requires sitting, use of hands and arms, verbal communication, and occasional physical movement such as stooping or kneeling. The employee is frequently required to stand and walk. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 40 pounds and frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. The employee must regularly carry and climb ladders to 20 feet. Must be able to operate equipment such as scissor lifts, telehandlers, boom lifts, and UTVs (buggies) if required to do so. The employee may also be required to work in tight and confined spaces. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. When possible, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The above job definition information has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Job duties and responsibilities are subject to change based on changing business needs and conditions.