Vice President, Operations

Vice President, Operations

ABM is the leading provider of facility services with fiscal 2010 revenues of $3.5 billion and nearly 100,000 employees. ABM provides janitorial, facility, engineering, parking and security services for commercial, industrial, institutional and retail facilities across the United States, Puerto Rico and British Columbia, Canada.Vice President, Operations


Branch/Location Code :ENG-Northern California (17531)
Location :San Francisco CA US 94107

Division :ABM Engineering
Job Type :Full Time Regular
Career Level :Executive (SVP, VP, Department Head, etc)
Exemption :Exempt
Education :Bachelor's Degree
Shift/Hours :First Shift (Day)
% of Travel Required :0-20%
Offer Relocation :No
Job Description :

Vice President, Operations

SUMMARY

As a member of the executive team, the selected candidate will continue to drive the growth and development of ABM Industries Incorporated and manage operational activities in the Northern CA region, by planning, organizing, and directing all activities of the division.  In this challenging role, the Vice President, Operations will oversee facility managers of assign projects to assure contract redemption, account expansion and retention as well as overall customer satisfaction in accordance with company policy. Additionally, this role will redeem contract commitments and collection obligations. In conjunction with ABM Engineering dedicated sales force, identify, and participate in sales activities with existing customers and geographically proximate prospects.
 
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
* Defines and recommends objectives in each area of Operations.  
* Develops specific short-term and long-term plans and programs, together with supporting budget requests and financial estimates.  
* Reviews and approves cost control reports, cost estimates, and manpower and facilities requirements forecasts.
* Reviews and approves the setting of budgets throughout the Operations Department.
 
MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES
* Directs, monitors, and appraises the performance of units immediately reporting and provides the necessary coordination between activities.
* Identifies training needs, initiates development of subordinates, recommends effective personnel action.
* Maintains appropriate communications within area of responsibility.
* Keeps employees informed as to company/department plans and progress.
* Coordinates activities of assigned units with those of other company units. Seeks mutual agreement on problems involving coordination.
* Consults with all segments of management responsible for policy or action. Ensures compliance within area of responsibility. Makes recommendations for improving effectiveness of policies and procedures.
* Reviews and endorses or revises budget proposals received from direct reports. Submits budgets for assigned activities in accordance with the budget procedure. Approves budget expenses up to authorized dollar amounts.
* Responsible for division P&L.
ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS
* Reports to the President of ABM Engineering. Supervises assigned Facility Managers. Principal coordinating relations with Vice President/Director Human Resources, Vice President Technical Services, Vice President Sales and other Regional Directors and Vice Presidents.
REQUIREMENTS
* B.S., Engineering or Business discipline, MBA desirable.
* Must have 10 to 15 years of progressive operational and managerial experience.
* A minimum of three years as a Vice President of Operations in a service company.
* Previous P&L responsibility of at least $40M, plus direct supervision of 75 employees or more.
* Relevant industry experience is highly desirable.
* Proven track record in the management of company operations, quality assurance, and finance to include the ability to read and understand financial statements.
* Sound administrative skills, well-developed management skills; principles and people.
* Experience in working in a nonunion environment. 
ABM IS AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER (M/F/V/D)


Unsolicited resumes from third party agencies will not accepted. No agency calls, please.

All interested applicants must apply on-line for proper consideration.
EOE :ABM IS AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER (M/F/V/D)