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Leapros Skilled Trades is actively hiring Area Operations Manager - NAO in Columbus, OH. The Area Operations Manager oversees the daily operations and financial performance of multiple regional offices, specifically in the Columbus and Cedar Rapids areas, to ensure long-term profitability and growth. This role is responsible for identifying new business opportunities, recruiting and developing high-performing teams, and implementing strategic operational methods within the telecommunications and low-voltage sectors. The ideal candidate is a seasoned leader with extensive construction management experience and a commitment to maintaining a safety-first, family-centric culture.

Job Type: Permanent

Annual Salary: $170,000 to $185,000 Annually BOE

Licenses/Certifications Required:

• OSHA 10
• OSHA 30
• PMP
• RTPM
• RCDD
• BICSI Technician Certified

Responsibilities:

• Oversee daily operations for multiple regional offices, ensuring full compliance with company standards and policies.
• Drive regional profitability by analyzing financial performance and implementing tailored growth strategies for each office.
• Generate new customers and identify business opportunities to expand market presence across the designated geographic areas.
• Recruit, train, and develop regional employees to create cohesive, high-performing teams and foster professional growth.
• Monitor and improve performance, productivity, and efficiency across all regional offices through consistent operational strategies.
• Prepare and present regular operational performance reports and business outcomes to senior management, highlighting key insights.
• Direct operational aspects including sales, project management, field operations, and customer service for the region.
• Oversee project management execution using the Work in Progress (WIP) report system to maintain consistency and profitability.
• Forecast labor needs and manage staffing levels to maintain balanced workloads throughout the year across all offices.
• Collaborate with corporate departments such as HR, IT, and QA/QC to ensure business objectives and legal compliance are met.

Qualifications:

• 7 to 10 years of telecommunications or low-voltage management and revenue growth experience.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in the construction or telecommunications industry.
• Proven track record of managing projects on time and on budget with a high degree of safety and quality.
• Must be based in Columbus, OH, with the ability to participate in regular travel to the Cedar Rapids area.
• Experience with security, audio-visual, videoconferencing, or wireless communications systems is preferred.
• Strong financial acumen with the ability to develop financial objectives, business plans, and market-specific forecasts.
• High School Diploma or GED required; an Associate's or Bachelor's degree is preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to assess local market conditions and identify current and prospective sales opportunities.

Physical Requirements:

• Regularly required to stand, sit, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer, telephone, and keyboard.
• Ability to travel frequently to various regional office locations and job sites.
• May need to occasionally climb stairs and/or ladders during site visits.
• Occasional stooping, kneeling, and bending in various work environments.
• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds on occasion.
• Specific vision abilities required for computer work and reviewing detailed financial reports.

Pay Transparency:

The anticipated annual salary range for this position is $170,000 to $185,000 annually, based on relevant factors such as experience, skills, education, internal equity, and geographic location. Final compensation will be determined during the interview process by the hiring authority.

We are committed to our core values and guiding ethical principles, to conducting business in a non-discriminatory manner, and to operating in strict compliance with applicable federal and state laws pertaining to Equal Employment Opportunity. To learn more about Leapros visit our website at www.leapros.com.

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