Vice President of Corporate Operations

E2 Optics is an award-winning Woman-Owned Integrated Solutions Provider. We specialize in Data Centers, Structured Cabling, Audio Visual, Video, Electronic Physical Security, Wireless, and DAS Solutions. Our Core Value Culture is built on the foundation of Safety, Passion, Family Centric, Respect, Integrity, Accountability, Collaboration, and Agility. E2 Optics’ Core Values guide our business, our employees, and our relationships with customers and partners. We embrace these values as a way to not only be a better business, but to be better human beings. We are looking for candidates who align with our Core Value Culture and eager to become a part of a growing team, focused on delivering the very best in customer service while utilizing cutting edge technology and practices, and having fun!

POSITION SUMMARY

The Vice President of Corporate Operations position will set strategic vision and drive operational change. This role is responsible for the leadership of a regional operations and managers to meet strategic goals of productivity, profitability, consistency, and client experience through the proposal, design, construction, P&L and operational processes for field operations nationwide. The VP will bring a track record of creating new solutions, possess the ability to structure a strategy, and build external and internal partnerships, necessary to deliver the strategy. The VP will be working in both new build and existing environments within all of E2’s integrated solutions.
POSITION LOCATION: DENVER, CO
RELOCATION OFFERED

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:


Core Duties & Responsibilities:

• Safety is our number one priority. Follow, and expect employees to follow safe work practices and company and client work site policies.
• Promote company Core Values to foster and safeguard family-centric culture.
• Manage the day to day company operations including leadership of regional operations.
• Manage the quarterly and annual budgeting process and P&L responsibilities.
• Define and implement operations strategy, structure, and processes to increase profitability.
• Proactively identify continuous improvement opportunities and manage productivity metrics and efficiencies.
• Hold teams accountable to manage overall budgets and ensure all regions/locations comply with financial controls and policies.
• Oversee the management and administration of projects across all E2 locations
• Drive teams to execute all phases of construction projects including pre-construction, competitive bidding, team selection, construction, commissioning, and project closeout.
• Enhance, operationalize and implement organizational vision as established by Executive Leadership Team.
• Meet goals and metrics mandate designated by Executive Leadership.
• Provide end-to-end thought leadership, insight and influence around E2’s enterprise-wide strategy.
• Assist to identify and exploit synergies and market opportunities.
• Leads the development and execution of differentiating client experience strategies that enhance the team’s overall value proposition and processes to the field operations.
• Ensure consistent operations and compliance across client contracts and client data.
• Lead efforts for reporting out metrics and operational performance dashboards for Executive Leadership Team.
• Build for the future and provide strong leadership; work with recruiting team to attract, motivate and retain a diverse, qualified and engaged team to fulfill current and future business needs.
• Implement data driven-solutions to address various factors to help drive the process and communication steps required to help achieve E2’s business goals.

Travel: The individual in this role should be able and willing to occasionally travel as required by E2 and/or the customer(s).

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:


Education:

• Bachelor’s degree required. Business Administration or Construction is preferred
• Master’s degree – MBA preferred
• PMP certification preferred
• RCDD certification is preferred
• OSHA 10 required. OSHA 30 is preferred

Experience:

• 10-15+ years’ telecommunications/low voltage P & L operations management and revenue growth experience.
• 10+ years construction/telecommunications/data center industry experience with strong background in multiple facets of technology.
• Demonstrated success managing a 50M+ service division – preferred
• Experience of successful implementation and delivery of construction projects nationally.
• Successful track record of leading teams of 30-50 managers across regions.
• In-depth understanding of new commercial low voltage requirements including data center design, construction & operations, infrastructure installations and quality and safety protocol.
• Proven project management experience on time, on budget, with safety and quality required.
• Demonstrated commitment to supporting an environment of world-class client focus, transparency and collaboration.
• Experience with security, audio visual, videoconferencing, wireless communications preferred.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Decision Making and Judgment:
  • 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 particular problems, there may be no 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
• Proficient in using a computer and Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, Visio, etc.) and MS Project
• Ability to understand and effectively quote every aspect of the structured cabling system including pathways, spaces, horizontal cabling, backbone copper, backbone fiber optic, cross- and inter-connections, and testing.
• Proficient with reading and understanding blueprints of building floor plans and construction designs.
• Knowledge of data infrastructure industry including technology, quality and safety standards.
• Ability to supervise and train employees, to include organizing, prioritizing, and scheduling work assignments.
• Knowledge of the PMBOK Guides and Standards.
• Familiarity with industry’s rules and regulations
• Excellent organizational, delegation, and communication skills
• Results driven and customer focused
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Impeccable problem-solving skills
• Demonstrated and effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to interact effectively and professionally with all levels of employees, both management and staff alike, vendors, clients, and others.
• Strong ability to work in teams and foster confidence in all.

WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The standard work environment for this position is an indoors business office and construction environment. Ability to use a computer and/or hand tools while sitting or standing for extended periods of time. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, talk or hear, use hands, stoop, kneel, bend, rotate, push, pull, reach with hands and arms on intermittent to regular basis daily. The employee is frequently required to stand and walk. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. The employee must regularly carry and climb ladders to 20 feet. The employee may be required to work in tight, confined spaces. The employee must demonstrate regular and on-time attendance. There could be a requirement of occasional travel by conventional means including aircraft, motor vehicle and the like within the region and to other locations as required. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

DISCLAIMER:

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.

E2 Optics is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all persons regardless of race, color, ancestry, citizenship, national origin, religion, veteran status, disability, genetic characteristic or information, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, family status, pregnancy, or other legally protected status (collectively, protected statuses). We do not tolerate unlawful discrimination in any employment decisions, including recruiting, hiring, compensation, promotion, benefits, discipline, termination, job assignments or training.
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