Assistant Operations Manager

Overview

Willdan Lighting & Electric, a division of Willdan Group Inc., is seeking an Assistant Operations Manager focused on Electrification and Weatherization project sales and construction in commercial and residential properties in the NYC Tri-State Area. The Assistant Operations Manager will be a central member of the team, responsible for the oversight of the operational sales team and construction teams.

• Assist in management all aspects of the operations to ensure financial goals, budget, and related strategies established by Willdan are met.
• Responsible for ensuring effective and profitable regional operations.
• Responsible for forecasting revenue and costs.
• Responsible for managing revenue and costs.
• Coordinate with Willdan Data, Engineering, Accounting, Safety teams and other teams to effectively manage the operations.
• Prepare reports and presentations for various audiences, both recurring and ad-hoc.
• Present operations performance data monthly.
• Develop, document, and monitor processes regarding sales and contraction operational activities.
• Develop, document, and implement QC processes to ensure quality work.
• Lead and coordinate multiple tasks and projects simultaneously.

• Bachelor's degree in a related field and 4 or more years of related experience, such as energy efficiency and/or project management.
• Energy Manager in Training (EMIT) or Certified Energy Manager (CEM) certification from Association of Energy Engineers, a plus.
• Strong organizational skills with ability to manage project from inception to close while maintaining strong customer practices and attention to detail.
• Ability to communicate effectively with our clients and customers and work collaboratively with our engineering staff, program managers, and sales team.
• Strong knowledge or background in Electrification and Weatherization construction.
• Knowledge of software tools, such as spreadsheets, project management programs, word processing, presentation and workflow programs, and program tracking tools and techniques.
• Knowledge of building science, including load calculations, a plus.
• Responsible for ensuring work performed by office personnel, field staff, and subcontractors is effectively scheduled and coordinated.
• Strategizing and managing productivity, process, and quality of both office and field operations.
• Running reports and tracking progress towards contract milestones in WLE project tracking system.
• Striving for continuous improvement by recommending and implementing adjustments to enhance overall operation. Recommend, develop, and implement procedures and policies.
• Actively coordinate sales, audit and office staff to ensure overall team effectiveness to meet goals. Ensure projects are completed on time and within budget.
• Experience in accounting, invoicing, forecasting and accounts payable.

Willdan is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, religious creed, color, age marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, citizenship status, national origin, ancestry, religion, military service or veteran status, disability, medical condition, childbirth and related medical conditions, genetic testing, reproductive status or any other classification protected by federal, state or local laws and ordinances.

Willdan does not discriminate on the basis of physical or mental disability where the essential functions of the job can be reasonably accommodated. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis. If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify us.

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