{"id":3395627,"url":"https://alion.io/job/lamar-advertising-operations-manager","title":"Operations Manager","company":{"id":1767530,"name":"Lamar Advertising","domain":"lamar.com","url":"https://alion.io/company/lamar","size_band":"1001-5000","is_staffing_agency":false,"employer_type":"direct","is_intermediary":false,"listed_via":null,"ats_vendor":"UltiPro","truth_index":{"grade":"B","score":81,"open_postings":8,"ghost_share":0,"stale_share":0.75,"repost_share":0,"time_to_fill_p50_days":39,"computed_at":"2026-10-31T05:58:55Z"}},"role":"Management","role_family":"Management","seniority":"junior","employment_type":"full_time","work_mode":"on_site","remote_scope":null,"remote_scope_basis":null,"remote_working_hours":null,"hiring_geo_confidence":"structured","locations":["New York, United States"],"countries":["US"],"hiring_countries":[],"hiring_countries_total":0,"salary":{"min":65000,"max":75000,"currency":"USD","period":"year","gross":null,"usd_annual":75000},"salary_estimate":null,"experience_years_min":1,"visa_sponsorship":true,"relocation_package":false,"has_equity":true,"technologies":[{"name":"Microsoft Office","optional":false}],"status":"live","first_seen_at":"2026-10-20T13:56:34Z","employer_posted_date":"2026-10-20","last_verified_at":"2026-10-31T09:04:42Z","board_verified":true,"closed_at":null,"days_open":10,"trust":{"level":"ok","repost_count":null,"flags":[],"days_open":10},"description":"Do you have what it takes to lead a fast-paced operations & construction team? Our Lamar office in Latham, New York, is now hiring a new management team member to help us bring outdoor advertising campaigns to life for brands in Albany, NY, and the surrounding areas. If you’re great at planning schedules and multitasking and enjoy spending some time outside, we have a great opportunity for a self-motivated leader!\nThe purpose of the Operations Manager is to manage and educate the operations crew. The Operations Manager is responsible for maintaining safe structures, equipment, and the shop. The Operations Manager is a first-line manager in the operations department.\nWe’re in search of a safety-oriented, front-line Operations Manager who can motivate our Operations team through positive leadership and hands-on training. The purpose of the Operations Manager is to manage and educate the operations crew. You are also responsible for maintaining safe structures, equipment, and the shop.\nWhy Lamar?\n\nWant a career that takes you above the everyday? As part of Lamar’s billboard construction and operations crew, you’ll experience the city from a bird’s-eye view while building and maintaining the structures that keep communities informed. Join a team that values safety, teamwork, and adventure-every single day. See our operations crew in action over on YouTube.\nLamar is a certified Great Place to Work, with 88% of employees in agreement. Lamar Advertising has also been named as a “Best Company to Work For” in U.S. News & World Report’s annual ranking.\nLearn more about us on our officialYouTube channel.\nCheck reviews and company updates on ourGlassdoor page\nLearn more about our Great Place to Work certification.\nWhat you can expect from us:\nA Monday-Friday 6a-2p work schedule\n First-year earning potential of $65,000 - $75,000 / year, including bonus opportunities\n120 hours of paid time off (PTO) that increases with tenure\n12 paid company holidays, including Presidents' Day and Juneteenth\nA comprehensive training program \nCareer advancement opportunities\nOngoing professional development and internal leadership programs to maximize your career potential\nMultiple medical plan options and health savings account\nHospital, Critical Illness, and Accident coverage\nShort & long-term disability and paid parental leave\nEmployee Stock Purchase Plan\n401k plan with company match\nUp to $1,200 value in employer-paid HSA contributions and cash rewards for engaging in our wellness program\nA people-first culture that invests in connection, community involvement, and transparency around employee feedback\nWhat we are looking for in YOU:\nWorking knowledge of personal computers, including Microsoft Office suite to prepare business correspondence and prepare spreadsheets\nSkill in setting priorities which accurately reflect the importance of job responsibilities.\nSkill in establishing rapport, encouraging individuals on a professional basis, and listening perceptively\nSkill in mediating between parties and groups.\nSkill in working as a part of a team, collaborating with employees, and maintain good working relationships.\nSkill in managing including organizing objectives, delegating responsibility, training, evaluating subordinate effectiveness, and administering necessary discipline.\nDetailed knowledge of building and dismantling structures, installing and uninstalling advertisements, electrical upkeep, and vegetation maintenance as it pertains to the billboards.\nDetailed knowledge of Lamar, OSHA, DOT, federal and state safety regulations.\nAbility to understand and operate within a set budget.\nDetailed knowledge of the inventory/market and obstacles of each structure in the market.\nAbility to drive safely in a company vehicle.\nEducation and experience:\nA high school diploma is required.\n A valid driver’s license is required.\nGenerally falls into this location size, but not limited to: up to 12 million in revenue\n2 years of Operations experience in the outdoor advertising industry or equivalent experience in a safety-related position is required\n1 year of supervisory experience preferred\nMust have a recommendation from Area Field Manager, Territory Manager, or Regional Manager\nPreferred certifications, depending on location need: CDL, Crane, Signal, Rigging, or LDD\nA one-year certificate or training from a college or technical school in welding, construction, electrical, or related field is preferred.\nAn OSHA (Occupational Hazard and Safety Administration) safety certification is preferred.\nOther equivalent combination of education & experience\nPlease note: Upon submitting your application, you will be asked to complete an 8-15 minute personality assessment. This assessment compares your professional soft skills to the skills required for success in this role. Please answer honestly; this is not a test! Not completing this assessment could result in disqualification from consideration for this position. \nCandidates with a disability in need of an accommodation to fulfill our application requirements should \nA day in the life:\nResponsible for managing the safety program. This includes hosting monthly safety meeting, ensuring the crew wears the correct safety clothing and equipment, and performing monthly safety observations.\nResponsible for overseeing the maintenance and appearance of the structure and Lamar owned properties. This includes ensuring the advertisements are installed correctly, ensuring the vegetation is maintained, and ensuring the structures are properly maintained and upgraded.\nResponsible for managing major construction projects. This includes negotiating with subcontracts/vendors, purchasing materials, interacting with the lessor, etc.\nResponsible for overseeing expenses and ensuring the operations department remains within budget. Also responsible for tracking the inventory.\nResponsible for planning daily duties and routes for the operations crew, including routing their schedules based on installation and maintenance needs.\nOn occasion, may be required to install and maintain billboards.\nPhysical Demands and Work Environment:\nThe primary work environment for this position is the office, shop, and outdoors.\nThe physical demands for this position include moderate lifting, pushing, reaching, seeing (with a focus on reading, color distinction, acuity, depth perception, and peripheral vision), sitting less than 50% of the time, standing, stooping, talking, turning, walking, and climbing.\nNights spent away from home traveling are less than 10%.\nCompany Overview:\nWho we are:\nFounded in 1902, Lamar Advertising Company is one of the largest outdoor advertising companies in the world. With over 360,000 displays across the United States and Canada, Lamar is dedicated to helping both local businesses and national brands reach broad audiences every day.\nWe provide ad space through:\nBillboards\nInterstate logos\nHandpainted murals\nTransportation and airports\nThe largest network of digital billboards in the United States\nWe live by the Golden Rule, and we operate with honesty and integrity in every aspect of our business. We are open with our employees, transparent with our customers, and loyal to the communities in which we serve. While Lamar is a large company, each office has its own culture and family atmosphere, making employees feel connected both locally and nationally.\nWe are committed to sustainable and environmentally friendly business practices and use a number of innovative strategies to reduce our environmental impact. Please click here to learn more about Lamar's green initiatives.\nLamar is an EEO/AA employer including Individuals with Disabilities, Protected Veterans, and any other State or Federally Protected characteristic.\nPlease note: Lamar Advertising does not sponsor or take over sponsorship of a work visa. Only candidates with U.S. work authorization not requiring sponsorship will be considered for employment.\nSMS and Email Communications: By providing your contact information and submitting this form, you agree to receive email and SMS communications from Lamar Advertising Company regarding job opportunities, hiring events, and career-related updates. Message and data rates may apply. You can opt out at any time by emailing  or replying 'STOP' to text messages. Your information will be processed in accordance with our privacy policy.\nCalifornia Residents - Lamar collects personal information in the ordinary course of considering job applicants. This information may include, for example, name, address, phone number and other contact information, employment history and reference contact information, and any other information provided by an applicant to Lamar. By submitting an application, you consent to the use or sharing of this personal information solely for the purpose of consideration for employment by Lamar. 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