Director of Operations - Sunroad Asset Management

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Director of Operations – Sunroad Asset Management, Inc. Exempt Job Summary: The Director of Operations is responsible for overseeing the strategic and operational management of the company’s assets, ensuring optimal performance, compliance, and efficiency. This role involves leading asset acquisition strategies, implementing operational best practices, and managing risk while maximizing asset value and return on investment. Essential Functions: • Develop and execute asset management strategies to enhance performance and profitability. • Monitor asset lifecycle, ensuring effective utilization, maintenance, and disposition plans. • Identify opportunities for asset optimization, cost reduction, and revenue enhancement. • Oversee financial modeling and analysis to support asset-related decision-making. • Establish and maintain operational policies and procedures to improve asset efficiency. • Implement performance tracking metrics and reporting tools for asset evaluation. • Collaborate with finance, legal, and compliance teams to ensure operational adherence to regulations. • Work with internal teams and external partners to enhance asset productivity and sustainability. • Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal asset management regulations. • Conduct regular risk assessments and develop mitigation strategies. • Manage contracts, leases, and vendor agreements related to asset operations. • Implement internal controls to protect company assets and mitigate financial risks. • Lead and mentor asset management teams, fostering professional growth and operational excellence. • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align asset strategies with corporate objectives. • Drive a culture of continuous improvement, efficiency, and innovation within the asset management division. • Assist in budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning related to asset portfolios. • Work closely with investors, lenders, and stakeholders to optimize asset performance. • Provide insights on asset acquisitions, dispositions, and capital expenditure planning. • Maintain satisfactory attendance. • Perform other related duties as assigned. Supervisory Responsibilities: • Hire and trains department staff. • Oversee the daily workflow and schedules of employees. • Conduct performance evaluations that are timely and constructive. • Handle discipline and termination of employees in accordance with company policy. Qualifications: Minimum Qualifications: • Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Real Estate, or a related field. • Minimum of 7-10 years of experience in asset management, operations, or financial oversight. • Strong knowledge of financial modeling, budgeting, and forecasting related to asset portfolios. • Experience managing diverse asset types such as real estate, equipment, vehicles, or investments. • Proficiency in asset management software and financial analysis tools. • Strong leadership, strategic planning, and decision-making skills. • Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management abilities. • Ability to lift up to 15 pounds. • Ability to perform all essential functions of the job description. Preferred Qualifications • Master’s degree (MBA). • Experience with real estate asset management, private equity, or infrastructure investments. • Knowledge of regulatory compliance, leasing agreements, and risk management strategies. • Strong background in contract negotiations, vendor management, and operational analytics. • Certified Asset Management Professional (CAMP) or similar industry certification. Physical Demands: • Frequently stands, walks, sits; uses hands; frequently reaches with hands and arms; frequently talks and hears. • Occasionally climbs or balances; occasionally stoops, kneels, crouches, squats or crawls; occasionally lifts up to 15 pounds. • Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer. Environment/Noise: • Office setting. • Climate controlled. • Noise level is quiet to moderate. Employee Benefits Include: • Medical Insurance • Dental Insurance • Vision Insurance • Employer Paid Life Insurance • Employer Paid AD&D • 401k (with Employer match) • Vacation Package • Tenure recognition and awards • Vehicle Purchase Discount Program • Vehicle Service Discount Program • Golf Benefits at Maderas Golf Club (subject to qualification) If you receive an offer of employment, it will be a conditional offer contingent on the successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen and background check. Sunroad is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities to ensure equal employment opportunities and access to all programs, services, and activities. If you require accommodations to participate in the application process or to perform the essential functions of the job, please contact the HR Department to discuss your needs confidentially. We will work with you to identify appropriate accommodations based on your specific circumstances and in compliance with applicable laws. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer (M/F/D/V) and maintain a drug-free workplace. If you receive an offer of employment, it will be a conditional offer contingent on the successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen and background check. Sunroad is an Equal Employment opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. We are committed to providing equal opportunity in all of our employment practices, including selection, race (including traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and protective hairstyles such as braids, locks, and twists); religion; religious creed; religious dress/grooming; color; age (40 and over); sex; sexual orientation; gender; gender identity (meaning a person’s identification as male, female, a gender different from the person’s sex at birth, or transgender); gender expression (including a person’s gender-related appearance or behavior, whether or not stereotypically associated with the person’s sex at birth); national origin; ancestry; citizenship status; uniform service member status; military or veteran status; marital status; pregnancy; childbirth; medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breast feeding; medical condition (including cancer related or HIV/AIDS related); handicap; physical disability; mental disability; genetic characteristics; genetic information; or any other protected status in accordance with the requirements of all federal, state and local laws. Our Equal Employment Opportunity Policy applies equally to interns and volunteers.