Operations Manager

Do you have what it takes to lead a fast-paced operations & construction team? Our Lamar office in Latham, New York, is now hiring a new management team member to help us bring outdoor advertising campaigns to life for brands in Albany, NY, and the surrounding areas. If you’re great at planning schedules and multitasking and enjoy spending some time outside, we have a great opportunity for a self-motivated leader

The purpose of the Operations Manager is to manage and educate the operations crew. The Operations Manager is responsible for maintaining safe structures, equipment, and the shop. The Operations Manager is a first-line manager in the operations department.

We’re in search of a safety-oriented, front-line Operations Manager who can motivate our Operations team through positive leadership and hands-on training. The purpose of the Operations Manager is to manage and educate the operations crew. You are also responsible for maintaining safe structures, equipment, and the shop.

Why Lamar?

Want a career that takes you above the everyday? As part of Lamar’s billboard construction and operations crew, you’ll experience the city from a bird’s-eye view while building and maintaining the structures that keep communities informed. Join a team that values safety, teamwork, and adventure—every single day. See our operations crew in action over on YouTube.

Lamar is a certified Great Place to Work, with 88%of employees in agreement. Lamar Advertising has also been named as a “Best Company to Work For” in U.S. News & World Report’s annual ranking.

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A Monday-Friday 6a-2p work scheduleFirst-year earning potential of $65,000 - $75,000 / year, including bonus opportunities120 hours of paid time off (PTO) that increases with tenure12 paid company holidays, including Presidents' Day and JuneteenthA comprehensive training programCareer advancement opportunitiesOngoing professional development and internal leadership programs to maximize your career potentialMultiple medical plan options and health savings accountHospital, Critical Illness, and Accident coverageShort & long-term disability and paid parental leaveEmployee Stock Purchase Plan401k plan with company matchUp to $1,200 value in employer-paid HSA contributions and cash rewards for engaging in our wellness programA people-first culture that invests in connection, community involvement, and transparency around employee feedbackWhat we are looking for in YOU:

Working knowledge of personal computers, including Microsoft Office suite to prepare business correspondence and prepare spreadsheetsSkill in setting priorities which accurately reflect the importance of job responsibilities.Skill in establishing rapport, encouraging individuals on a professional basis, and listening perceptivelySkill in mediating between parties and groups.Skill in working as a part of a team, collaborating with employees, and maintain good working relationships.Skill in managing including organizing objectives, delegating responsibility, training, evaluating subordinate effectiveness, and administering necessary discipline.Detailed knowledge of building and dismantling structures, installing and uninstalling advertisements, electrical upkeep, and vegetation maintenance as it pertains to the billboards.Detailed knowledge of Lamar, OSHA, DOT, federal and state safety regulations.Ability to understand and operate within a set budget.Detailed knowledge of the inventory/market and obstacles of each structure in the market.Ability to drive safely in a company vehicle.Education and experience:

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