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This is an exciting opportunity to join the Operations Team at UtiliQuest, LLC as an Operations Manager supporting Columbia and Greenville, SC UtiliQuest has been a leading provider of quality underground utility damage prevention for over three decades. With headquarters located in Alpharetta, Georgia just north of Atlanta, we have offices located in states including California, Indiana, Ohio, Arkansas and the Eastern US from Florida to New York with over 2,800 employees. Founded in 1998, UtiliQuest is a subsidiary of Dycom Industries, a leading provider of specialty contracting services to the telecommunications and infrastructure industry.

Meet the team

Operations Managers are held to high standards and expectations as leaders in our daily center operations. These dynamic individuals lead teams that make a positive impact in our organization. It is key that you are a self-motivated professional with strong work ethic, organizational and interpersonal skills, and are ready to add value to our team on day one.

The Operations Managerreports directly to the Director of Operations. In this role, the ideal candidate will perform work that is responsible for overall direction, coordination and evaluation of the field units. The Operations Manager will carry out leadership responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws, while managing all operational aspects of the Center.

Connecting you to great benefits

• Weekly Paychecks
• Paid Time Off, Parental Leave, and Holidays
• Insurance (including medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, disability, life insurance)
• 401(k) w/ Company Match
• Stock Purchase Plan
• Education Reimbursement
• Legal Insurance
• Discounts on gym memberships, pet insurance, and much more!

What you’ll do

• Provides leadership through a hands-on approach for the overall day to day operations of the Center.
• Creates and maintains good working relationships with clients, excavators and employees.
• Promotes and maintains a strong safety culture throughout the center for all employees.
• Builds and trains a team of Supervisors who are driven and understand the key performance indicators and economic engines of the business.
• Active part of the financial forecast process and budget preparation.
• Works to reduce unnecessary expenses, damages and risk for company liability in auto accidents and workers’ compensation cases.
• Collaborates with company senior leadership to implement policies and administrative procedures.
• Represent the company at various damage prevention forums and community meetings
• Develops technicians and has the overall responsibility for employee engagement and morale.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

What you’ll need

• High school diploma or GED equivalency is required.
• BS/BA degree preferred
• Two (2) or more years of management and/or supervisory experience, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and professional experience
• Utility locating experience or related industry experience preferred
• Advanced technical skills with various computer applications and experience using Microsoft Office Suite preferred
• Demonstrated ability to work efficiently with attention to detail, individually and collaboratively in a team, meet demanding deadlines in a fast-paced environment, and prioritize workflow
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including ability to communicate effectively with diverse individuals at all levels and areas within the organization
• Ability to be flexible and adaptive in a fast-paced and dynamic work environment
• Exemplary communication skills with the ability to present and consult with all levels throughout financial and executive leadership
• Detail oriented with excellent organizational and multitasking skills